Aristodimos Kaldis (1899-1979) and Jerry the Marble Faun
Aristodimos Kaldis (1899-1979) was possessed of an out-sized personality and vocal left-wing politics and was known artistically for his lyrical, colorful, abstracted visions of his native Greek countryside. Kaldis was a charter member of The Club, the so-called New York School of artists which included De Kooning, Gorky, Kline, Paul Resika, Mary Abbott, and Adolph Gottlieb.
The exhibition of paintings in the Gallery is concurrent with the exhibition of sculpture by Jerry the Marble Faun (Jerry Torre) in St Benedict's Courtyard.
The opening reception runs form 6pm to 8pm on Tuesday 3 Augus. It is open to those who are fully vaccinated and also to unvaccinated people who can show a negative Covid-19 test dated 2 or 3 August. To register for attendance (required) click here.
The exhibition runs through the month of August and the Gallery is normally open from 11am to 3pm Monday through Thursday.
