Joe Fitzgerald loves far away places. His images combine a sense of
mystery as well as discovery in capturing the essence of those distant
retreats. Fitzgerald demonstrates his use of light and shadow by
rendering unique perspectives and nuanced painterly interpretation of
reflection. The artist's works engage the viewer's eye with a mystical
sense of place whether early morning in the bogs of Ireland or late
evening in Venice. He is at home with his medium in recording his delight
of the moment and place....
Joe Fitzgerald was chosen to design the Obverse and Reverse of the 2005
Nickel by the United States Mint. He was only the 25th artist in the
history of the US to design the obverse of a circulating coin and only the
23rd to design both sides of a coin.
Fitzgerald has shown at the Studio
Gallery, Franz Bader Gallery, and at Galerie Ingrid Cooper. Juried shows
have included the Salmagundi Club 8th National Show in New York and the
Brandeis Exhibition. His work can be found in numerous corporate and
private collections including the Art in Embassies program. Escapes is
Fitzgerald's fourth solo exhibition at Foxhall Gallery.
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