A Special Dinner Connecting to Art with Artist James Feehan at Bex Kitchen
Reported on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Updated Tuesday, July 18, 2024.
Pictured Above: Home at the Hollow by artist James Feehan. Photo Credit: Contributed.
NEWSROOM POST: CALIFON, NJ
The Palette and the Plate With Artist Feehan and Chef Becky on Friday, September 13th
Califon, NJ – The Gallery at Bex, a casual yet elegant art gallery in the heart of historic Hunterdon County, recently hosted the art of renowned artist James Feehan at an art opening on Thursday, July 11th and has a unique, ticketed dinner planned at Bex July 19th.
“The Palette and the Plate” is a unique an artist’s dinner planned for Friday, September 13th where art lovers take a journey from the canvas to the plate with an expression of Americana influences from two artists’ perspectives, one being the brush and the other being the spoon.
This special 4-course dinner (including a special cocktail and amuse bouche) features a talk by the expressive artist himself. This will be an intimate, memorable, dual-value event in which you’ll be fed wonderfully AND nourish your mind by learning about Feehan’s life, art, and process.
The cost is $150, offering a unique experience with all the trimmings, all to remember fondly.
“Hunterdon County is interesting in the way that it’s rural and working-class but also has a very sophisticated side interested in the arts and fine dining,” Chef Becky notes. “We like to explore ‘elevated’ things like art and haute cuisine while not being snobby or pretentious about it. It’s a nice balance, and part of what makes this hidden gem area of New Jersey so special.”
To save your space for the Palette and the Plate RSVP by emailing inquiries@bexkitchen.com or via the Bex Kitchen Venmo Account.
What is Journey Folk?
Pictured Above: Bridal Bower by artist James Feehan. Photo Credit: Contributed.
“Journey Folk means people going from one village image to the next, with people you meet along the way,” explains show curator Chris Callahan. “Medieval-era paintings were often commissioned by wealthy families and they specified that objects showing status and wealth be displayed in the portrait. James’ work reminds me a little of that,” Callahan notes.
Pictured Above: Pavanne by artist James Feehan. Photo Credit: Contributed.
Feehan’s work is a blend of the real and surreal, often incorporating medieval motifs and agrarian objects inspired by the artist’s residence in scenic Bucks County, Pennsylvania. His paintings invite the viewer to decode and form a narrative of what’s going on, but like much art, it is open to subjective processing. “It’s pretty cool that such a small town like Califon has an art gallery,” Chef Becky ruminates. “Even though we’re a bit off the map, there are hidden gems in this area. Come check out the art, dine at the Bex Cafe, take in the lovely Columbia Trail and Raritan River, and see a side of New Jersey that goes against stereotype.”
Pictured Above: Theater Union by artist James Feehan. Photo Credit: Contributed.