MILLBROOK — The artwork of Ed Shurig is on display at the Millbrook Library, 3 Friendly Lane, through August, and includes landscapes, portraits, animals, boats and abstracts, while also featuring a large display of Shurig’s 9/11 collection, a combination of metal sculpture and paintings in tribute to those who died, those who lived and those who helped in the aftermath.
Self-taught, Shurig prefers acrylics to other mediums, but has no favorite subject to paint. He moved to the Fountains about two years ago, and enjoys works with Ellen O’Shea, who teaches art there, although she says there is nothing she can teach him.
The exhibit is a view of life as seen from Shurig’s perspective, and the amount of work on display is a testament to Shurig’s love of art: He hung the exhibit himself with a minimum of help. He sold one painting barely 10 minutes into the opening.
Light refreshments were served to the more than 80 people who attended the opening reception.
—Judith O’Hara Balfe
Tiffany Lemelin, shelter manager, brushing Marsala upon arrival.Provided
Michael DeBarba, certified dog trainer working with Marsala.Jennifer Almquist
Marsala wins a heart.Jennifer Almquist
Sadie, center, a Carolina dog, plays with her friend Negra, a terrier mix. Bella Linda, the small poodle, has since been adopted.L. Tomaino
Wesley, a young, exuberant mix, is looking for an active home.L. Tomaino
Bonnie and Clyde, an affectionate terrier pair.L. Tomaino
