The Art Scene: 02.19.15

Searching for Janeway

Carol Janeway (1913-1989), a ceramicist whose work was widely exhibited and purchased by major museums including the Museum of Modern Art and the Cooper-Hewitt, is the subject of a monograph by Victoria Jenssen, a writer from Nova Scotia.

Ms. Jenssen is trying to locate any existing examples of Janeway’s work, some of which found its way to the East End. Among these is a ceramic fireplace surround from a Beach Hampton cottage; its photo was published in Ladies Home Journal in 1949. A friend of Janeway’s spent summers in Amagansett, and the artist apparently spent time there as well.

Ms. Jenssen has asked that anyone knowing of the existence of Janeway’s work on the East End email her at [email protected] or call her at 902-625-2925.

Heat’s On in Springs

“Heat’s On!” — a show of work by eight local artists working in a variety of mediums — will take place Saturday and Sunday at Ashawagh Hall in Springs. A reception will be held on Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m.

Phyllis Chillingworth’s oil paintings and watercolors capture the landscapes of Montauk, where she has a home, as well as her travels abroad. Anahi DeCanio will show some of her “Zen Landscapes” and new mixed-media work.

Keith Mantell combines the art of plein-air painting with painterly expressionism. Alyce Peifer also paints en plein air, whether on her travels in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East or on the East End. An East Hampton native, Rosa Scott will be showing abstract work in acrylics.

Frank Sofo paints beach scenes, local landscapes, and figures that reflect the influence of Impressionism. John Todaro will exhibit recent color and black-and-white landscapes, abstractions, and new miniatures. Rita Zimmer will be represented by a group of pencil paintings and watercolors created directly from life.