From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (ann-parry.com)
April 8, 2019
Lowbrow Art & Artists at Huntington Arts Council
When I unexpectedly decided to capture some of the colorful and bold pictures and people at Huntington Arts Council’s Opening Reception on March 29th, I used the best, and only, camera on me: my iPhone.

Huntington, NY, USA. March 29, 2019. ANGELA TIGNER s across from Bareback Rider at Huntington Arts Council Reception for Lowbrow Art Exhibition. Tigner was the model for Bob Stuhmer’s illustration. At center, Juror Benjamin Owens (wearing hat) is with an artist. (© 2019 Ann Parry/Ann-Parry.com)
It turned out the Friday night fun was too good to pass up covering at the Bright Colors Bold Strokes, Creations of Lowbrow Art exhibit.
- FYI: Check what happens when you click any photo.
Bareback Rider
I went to the reception with my friend Bob Stuhmer, a professional illustrator who had two pictures – “Bareback Rider” and “Polaner” – in the exhibit. Each is a 20″x16″ marker illustration.

Huntington, NY, USA. March 29, 2019. ANGELA TIGNER poses next to Robert Stuhmer’s illustration “Bareback Rider” at the Huntington Arts Council Reception for Lowbrow Art Exhibition. Tigner was the model for the Big Top Circus bareback rider. (© 2019 Ann Parry/Ann-Parry.com)
Angela Tigner, the model for the Big Top Circus bareback rider, came to the reception with her two daughters.

Huntington, NY, USA. March 29, 2019. At center, ANGELA TIGNER poses with her daughters (L-R) KAYLA TIGNER and KARINA TIGNER, at the Huntington Arts Council Reception for Lowbrow Art Exhibition. (© 2019 Ann Parry/Ann-Parry.com)
More-A-Logo

Huntington, NY, USA. March 29, 2019. At left of her “More-a-Logo” artwork, EILEEN PALMER does a Pink Flamingo pose with some of her friends and fellow artists at Huntington Arts Council Reception for Lowbrow Art Exhibition. (© 2019 Ann Parry/Ann-Parry.com)
Artist Eileen Palmer’s 50″x30″ textile mixed media collage “More-a-Logo“ has a large pink flamingo made of fabric, buttons, rhinestones, old maps, wallpaper, and designer labels including Tiffany & Co, Christian Dior, and Lilly Pulitzer.

Huntington, NY, USA. March 29, 2019. Closeup of More-a-Logo, by Eileen Palmer shows designer tags and colorful fabric in body of pink flamingo, at Huntington Arts Council Reception for Lowbrow Art Exhibition. (© 2019 Ann Parry/Ann-Parry.com)
Palmer and several of her friends and fellow artists sparkled with themed accessories, such as glittery pink and white paper crowns, pink leis, and pink flamingo pens.
The Juror’s In

Huntington, NY, USA. March 29, 2019. L-R, artist STEPHEN WYLER, Juror BENJAMIN OWENS and artist JAN GUARINO pose during HAC Reception for Lowbrow Art Exhibition. (© 2019 Ann Parry/Ann-Parry.com)
Juror Benjamin Owens, an award-winning artist who’s been featured in JUXTAPOZ Magazine, works in electronic and traditional mediums, and his skills include graphic design, illustration, advertising, branding, and restoring antiques.
In April, Owens has a solo exhibition at Muñeca Arthouse in Patchogue. “Martian in this World” a 16″x20″ digital collage vinyl print on PVC by Ratgrrl. – Muñeca owner Jessica Valentin – is part of the HAC Exhibit.
If Lowbrow Art be the Food of….

Huntington, NY, USA. March 29, 2019. At right, artist BOB STUHMER enjoys free refreshments at Huntington Arts Council Reception for Lowbrow Art Exhibition. (© 2019 Ann Parry/Ann-Parry.com)
Huntington Arts Council’s Bright Colors Bold Strokes, Creations of Lowbrow Art exhibit is on view through May 4, 2019.
Feature Photo at top of post: Huntington, NY, USA. March 29, 2019. (L-R) Juror Benjamin Owens and Huntington Arts Council Executive Director Marc Courtade address visitors during HAC Reception for Lowbrow Art Exhibition.
HAC Lowbrow Art Reception: my PHOTO GALLERY
- Huntington Arts Council
- Bob Stuhmer: bobstuhmer.com
- Benjamin Owens: Phine Art Designs
- Eileen Palmer: Women Sharing Art inc
- Angela Tigner: Angel Ink Expressions