Bonfoey Gallery

Please help us welcome our newest artist to the Bonfoey Gallery: Kurt Herrmann! .herrmann

Kurt Herrmann brings a bold, intuitive approach to abstraction, rooted in his identity as a colorist and shaped by the landscapes of rural Pennsylvania. His “Color Bomb” series distills memory, sensation, and place into rhythmic bands of saturated color that feel both expansive and intimate, works that can command a room while inviting quiet, personal reflection. Herrmann’s paintings resist fixed meaning, instead offering viewers an open, emotional encounter with color itself.

The three works featured here are part of Herrmann’s “Alcohol Series,” inspired by the jewel-like glow of whiskey and wine when struck by light. Influenced by themes of memory, nostalgia, and personal experience, the series explores the atmosphere and emotion tied to what we drink.

“Trans-Siberian Vodka,” acrylic on canvas over board, 48 x 48 inches, 2021.

“Black and Tan,” acrylic on canvas over board, 48 x 48 inches, 2021.

“Whiskey A Go Go,” acrylic on canvas over board, 48 x 48 inches, 2021.

Swipe to the end to see the artist himself!

For more information about Herrmann and his work, visit the link in our bio!

Brinsley Tyrrell, our May Artist of the Month, is an internationally celebrated artist whose career has spanned sculpture, drawing, ceramics, and public commissions. Though he considers himself foremost a sculptor, working in clay, bronze, wood, and stone, Tyrrell’s pastel landscapes reveal another deeply personal side of his practice.

Inspired by his longtime home and studio in Freedom Township, these vibrant works capture his emotional connection to the surrounding countryside with expressive color, movement, and atmosphere. Inspired by nature’s constant energy and transformation, Tyrrell’s drawings translate familiar fields, trees, and changing skies into works that feel both intimate and alive.

This month, we are pleased to highlight these remarkable pastels, offering a glimpse into the vision of an artist whose work has enriched Northeast Ohio and beyond for decades.

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“No. 3 BT 43-Untitled (Fallen Evergreen),” pastel on green paper, 19 3/4 x 25 1/2 inches, 2017.

“No. 2 BT 40-Untitled (Forest with Path Dk Grey Trees),” pastel on green paper, 19 3/4 x 25 1/2 inches, 2017.

“No. 6 BT 45-Untitled (Grey Shrubs, Blue Sky),” pastel on red paper, 19 3/4 x 25 1/2 inches, 2017.

“No. 5 BT 44-Untitled (White Trees),” pastel on green paper, 19 3/4 x 25 1/2 inches, 2017.

Today we’re spotlighting our April Artist of the Month, Robert Robinson!

Born in Wheeling, West Virginia in 1953, Robert M. Robinson showed artistic promise early, joining the Harry Hickman Landscape Art Association at just 13. After earning his Fine Arts degree from Edinboro University in 1975, Robinson quickly gained recognition for his bold abstract work.

One of his best known pieces, “Souvenir,” was acquired by the Carnegie Museum of Art, and still remains a tribute to Pittsburgh’s dying steel industry. Robinson’s dynamic mixed-media abstractions are collected privately, as well as corporately, both nationally and internationally.

To view more of Robinson’s work, check out our website or stop in to see them in person!

Featured in this post:
 
“Marvin’s Room #1,” oil on linen, 60 x 47.5, 2020.
“Marvin’s Room #2,” oil on linen, 60 x 47.5, 2020.
“Marvin’s Room #3,” oil on linen, 60 x 47.5, 2020.
“Marvin’s Room #4,” oil on linen, 60 x 47.5, 2020.

Huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening reception of “Marilyn Farinacci — Remembered!” It was a beautiful evening celebrating and we were grateful to share it with such a thoughtful and inquisitive community.

We were especially honored to have Marilyn’s family and close friends with us for the opening, sharing in this special tribute to her life and work.

If you haven’t seen the exhibition yet, we invite you to stop in during our open hours to view! “Marilyn Farinacci — Remembered” remains on display through May 31st.

OPENING TONIGHT: “Marilyn Farinacci — Remembered,” a retrospective exhibition celebrating the lasting impression of one of Cleveland’s defining abstract voices.

Join us this evening from 4-7 PM for our opening reception! We’ll have self pay valet available tonight for your convenience.
We can’t wait to see you there!

Featuring:

“In the Space,” acrylic on canvas (triptych), 60 x 144 inches, 2011.

Opening night is almost here!
Join us Thursday, April 9 from 4–7 PM for the opening reception of “Marilyn Farinacci — Remembered,” a retrospective celebration of the life and work of a respected Cleveland artist.

🥂 Light refreshments will be served
🚗 Self-pay valet parking available
✨ We hope to see you there!

Featured in this post:

“Splash of Pink,” acrylic on canvas, 24 x 24 inches.
“Shimmering Pool,” acrylic on canvas, 24 x 24 inches, 1999.
“Love Letters,” acrylic on canvas, 48 x 48 inches, 2020.

OPENING NEXT WEEK!

A lifetime of painting, exploration, and artistic impact.
“Marilyn Farinacci — Remembered” celebrates the legacy of a Cleveland artist whose work shaped the region’s contemporary abstraction.

We’ll also have select pieces on display from a few of Marilyn’s closest friends in our downstairs gallery!

Featuring work by:
Lisa Schonberg .schonberg
Susan Squires .squires
Ruth Bercaw
Patricia Zinsmeister Parker

Join us Thursday, April 9th for the opening reception! RSVP at the link in our IG bio.

We can’t wait to see you there.

Image featured:
Marilyn Farinacci, “Light of Day,” acrylic on canvas, 60 x 60 inches, 2001.

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Sneak peek 👀
This April we open “Marilyn Farinacci — Remembered,” a retrospective exhibition featuring paintings created across several decades of Marilyn’s career.

Join us for our opening reception, Thursday, April 9, from 4–7 PM to see the evolution of her remarkable paintings in person!
RSVP today at the link in our IG bio!

Featuring:
Marilyn Farinacci, Untitled, acrylic on canvas, 48 x 60 inches, 1987.

Bold color, layered marks, and complex spatial rhythms bring Marilyn Farinacci’s paintings to life. Here’s a sneak peak of what’s to come!

Opening this April, “Marilyn Farinacci — Remembered” presents a retrospective exhibition spanning decades of her career, revealing the depth and complexity of her abstract visual language.

Join us for the opening reception: Thursday, April 9 | 4–7 PM!

Featured in this post:
“Overlay,” acrylic on canvas, 36 x 36 inches.

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