The Labyrinth at Blue Door: This Saturday.

A Blue Door Gallery Solo Exhibition

A ROMP THROUGH GREEK MYTHOLOGY:
THE MINOTAUR AND OTHER MYTHOLOGICAL BEASTS

ARTIST: DON AXLEROAD

Woodcuts, Paintings and Labyrinth

September 19 - October 24

Deceit, brutality jealousy and revenge are all part of the Minotaur Story, brought to life in a new exhibition of prints and paintings by award winning artist Donald Axleroad at Blue Door Gallery, 13 Riverdale Avenue in Yonkers from September 19 through October 24. Families and children are especially welcome at the public reception on Saturday, September 26 from 2 to 5 p.m. Included in the exhibition, a labyrinth inspired by the mythological tale of the Minotaur and the Labyrinth will be featured in the gallery to engage young explorers. The artist’s reception will include a carnival performance by the “Minotaur” who tries desperately to escape the labyrinth. The cast of characters in the story of the Minotaur includes Deceitful King Minos, Beautiful Ariadne, Brave Theseus, Inventive Deadalus, Foolhardy Icarus, the Great White Bull, the Mighty Minotaur and Cerberus, the Gatekeeper from Hell. The Minotaur Story is just one of many examples of ancient Greek mythology which have long fascinated award winning artist Donald Axleroad. He believes that the epic figures of mythology, remind us of the capriciousness of man and nature as they relate to the challenges we face today, ranging from war and vengeance to the diseases of the aging such as Alzheimer’s. He draws the parallel that today, as in ancient mythology, bad things happen to good people – events over which they have no control. Also on display at the Blue Door Gallery will be several of Axleroad’s most recent works which focus on the artist’s portfolio of “The Human Condition: Identity Theft, Role Reversal and Fear of Fate. He currently teaches art to disabled adults with positive results through ARI of Stamford, which he founded. Donald Axleroad has won numerous awards from prestigious organizations including the Salmagundi Club, the National Arts Club of NY and The Allied Artists of America, as well as top prizes in many Fairfield County art associations, most recently Best in Show at the Flinn Gallery in Greenwich Library. His work has been shown in museums on the East coast and in a UN sponsored traveling exhibit of 100 American printmakers. A graduate of Pratt Institute, he has studied with Philip Guston, Richard Linder and Antonio Frasconi.

Events:

• Saturday, September 26 - Artist's Reception - 2:00 - 5:00 pm - LIVE MUSIC AND REFRESHMENTS!
  Special Invitation to children to explore the labyrinth!
  
• Saturday, October 1 - Second Teen Poetry Slam - 6:00 - 8:00pm
  
• Saturday, October 14 - Closing Reception Featuring Katherine Adamenko & Company - 2:00 - 5:00pm