Press Release

NEW ORLEANS - Heriard-Cimino Gallery presents Order, new paintings by Deborah Pelias. This exhibition will be on view from January 6 through February 10, 2007. A reception to meet the artist will be held on Saturday, January 6th from 6 until 9 p.m. The public is invited. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 until 5, or by appointment.

Deborah Pelias explores a distinct path for each of her paintings through compositions of commingled patterns and markings. Her paintings often appear silky through sanded surfaces of acrylic to create translucent, veiled layers, pattern upon pattern. The result is a mysterious mix of covering and uncovering of repeated shapes in primarily muted tones. These paintings create a feeling of both deliberate pattern markings and spontaneity of gesture. There is a refinement and an ever-present contemplative and tranquil nature throughout Pelias’ body of work.

Deborah Pelias is a native of New Orleans, LA, where she received her B.A. from the University of New Orleans. After living in Florida, Pelias returned to New Orleans where she currently works and resides. This will be Deborah Pelias’ third solo exhibition at Heriard-Cimino Gallery.