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[carolynoberst]

Opening tonight at Christ Episcopal Church, in their Historic Chapel, 90 Kings Highway, Middletown, NJ, my series of paintings from the early 90’s titled, “The Crosses We Bear”. These paintings were my response to the then brewing problems of global warming and climate change. To call attention to these issues I used the cross shape apart from its usual religious association as a powerful symbol of pain and hope. Needless to say, these are even more pressing issues now. The painting above the altar is “Titled Crucified Tree”, 90”x59”, oil on shaped canvas. The large painting of the palm tree on fire, is titled “Burning the Tree of Life”, 93”x77”, oil on shaped canvas. All the other paintings are various sizes, oil on shaped canvas. There is some collage in the “Endangered Monarchs” painting. This is dated 1993. They are now on the endangered species list. All together there are 10 paintings and 4 framed works on paper in the show. The opening tonight is from 5:30-7:30 if you’re in the area. There will be a tent outside for refreshments. Other dates to see the show are Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Also after usual worship services listed on their website. wwwchristchurchmiddletown.org A catalog is available. @christchurchmiddletownnj #christchirchmiddletown @revway #revway #endangered #endangeredspecies #savetherainforest #savethemonarchs #globalwarming #climatechange #climatechangeisreal #oilpainting #ecologicalart #artistsofinstagram #artistsforconservation @audigras @stellarhighway @slaggallery @the_artist_advisory @kin_gold (at Middletown, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjIxgf_rTSu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[bantarleton]

#history #military history #american revolution #revway #american war of independence #seven years war #french and indian war #18th century

[carolynoberst]

“The Crosses We Bear”, an exhibition of 10 of my cross shaped paintings addressing the subject of climate change, is being presented at: The Historic Church of the Christ Episcopal Church, 30 Kings Highway, Middletown, NJ 07748 (1 hr. From NYC by train or car) Opening September 30 from 5:30-7:30 and continuing through November 15, 2022. This series of unique paintings ranges in height from 15 to 93 inches, depicting landscapes, flora and fauna endangered due to climate change.  I was inspired to create these paintings in the early 1990s to raise awareness of the devastating effects that climate change was having on the planet. Using the cross shape separate from the religious association, connotes suffering as well as a call to action. I felt using a standard rectangle would not be the shout out I was looking for. Back then, it was not understood that the cross shape could reflect more than Christianity; that it had universal meaning, connoting both suffering and a call to action. Only recently have these paintings started to be shown. I had always felt that bringing them all together would make a powerful statement. Finally the time has come! I am thrilled to be able to see them in such a beautiful, spiritually endowed, venue, as The Historic Church of the Christ Episcopal Church in Middletown, NJ, built in 1836. A few of the Images: Burning the Tree of Life_oil on shaped canvas 93x78 inches_1992. Endangered Monarchs_oil + mixed media on shaped canvas 48x42 inches (1993) Disappearing Frog_oil on shaped canvas 22x20 inches (1993) Endangered Cheetah_29x27 inches (1993) Endangered Peter’s Mountain Mallow_oil and glitter on shaped canvas 22x20 (1993) #climatechange #endangeredspecies @kin_gold @revway @stellarhighway @hannahtraore @ante_curatorial @slaggallery @audigras #historicchurch #carolynoberst @nyartistscircle #nyartistscircle #oilpaintingartist #contemporarypainting #contemporaryoilpainting #womenpainters https://www.instagram.com/p/Cifxcinr3u6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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