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March-April 3/1 - 4/28, 2019

Meet the Artists

Opening Reception Saturday, March 9, 4 - 7pm

More than Meats the Eye

Amber Maurer Farran & George Maurer

Amber Harte Maurer Farran

Beauty and Loss

I grew up at my father’s butcher shop and living on my grandfather & uncle’s dairy farm. I have always felt very passionate about local agriculture, its importance to American culture, and its survival for future generations. I draw and paint what I know, and what I think is important to our society. When I’m not at work as a graphic designer, drawing, painting, or taking photos, I enjoy taking ballet lessons and hanging out with my husband, family, and corgis.

I display the destruction of nature and agriculture and its importance to American culture. My art depicts both Mother Nature and the local agriculturalist, along with the difficulties both face competing with the corporate man. Destruction of nature is represented by the omission of the environment; farm and forest animals are rendered on a white abyss. Counter to the removal of naturally occurring art, the pieces focusing on agricultural skills and trades, specifically butchery, bring to light these disappearing artisans. This catalog of endangered Americana is my attempt to remind us that what we have may not always be if it is cast aside.

Off Track Art Gallery

A Fine Art and Gift Gallery in Westminster, Maryland owned and operated by the artists.

Gallery Hours:

Monday through Thursday

by Appointment*

Friday 12 - 4

Saturday 10 - 4

Sunday 12 - 4

Stop by to see our

gallery show,

“Land & Sea Scape Tapestries"

in September

*offtrackartgallery@gmail.com

443-821-7355

Marilyn Smith

Retired as an Assoc. Professor of Chemistry at McDaniel College in May of 2018, where she taught taught for 20 years, Marilyn has now turned her talents to fiber arts design. After over 40 years of sewing experience, six years ago she added quilting to her repertoire. Currently she uniquely designs and makes table runners, placemats, wall hangings, appliqued pillows, and tote bags. Her table runners and placemats, which often include embroidered designs, are finished with a hand-hemmed, French-fold binding. She also welcomes requests for specialty designs.

You can see more of her artistic creations at:

ArtfulQuiltsmith.com