On Thursday, September 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, Stremmel Gallery will host an opening reception for Colorado artist Len Chmiel, whose latest paintings reflect landscapes observed during his travels, including recent trips to Spain, England, Portugal and throughout the United States. Entitled "The Colors of Spain" the exhibition will continue through October 21.

Len Chmiel creates paintings that are fluid and personal, with sensuous atmospheres. There is an intimacy and honesty about his work and his subjects. He says that he has a good idea of who he is at this point in his life; that his paintings are an expression of himself. "I used to try to control everything, but now I allow my intuition to speak more. I try to stretch the truth of what the actual image is. I do paintings with recognizable subjects because I'm inspired by what I see; however, that is not my only intention." This exhibition will mark Len's fourteenth one-man show at Stremmel Gallery over a period of twenty-nine years. Past shows have sold out within the first half hour of opening.

At various times Chmiel has taught workshops, including instructing illustrators at the Disney Corporation, challenging them to think and see differently and encouraging them to shift their perception. His work has been published in two books on oil painting and has been collected by museums and major corporations across the United States. It can be seen in such prestigious shows as the Prix de West Invitational and the Masters of the American West at the Autry National Center, where he received the Artists' Choice Award in 2002.

An opening reception will be held on Thursday, September 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend the reception, view the exhibition and meet the artist. The show will continue through October 21. Stremmel Gallery is located at 1400 South Virginia Street. Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm. For more information, contact Stremmel Gallery at (775) 786-0558.

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Len Chmiel