The Big Painting, Officially Unveiled

If you weren't able to make the unveiling event, here's a little video of what it was like. The Jackson Historical Society and Museum of White Mountain Art was packed to capacity with spectators. Some folks had to look in at the veil drop from outside the window. It was an incredible event, and I'm so honored by the incredible level of community support that has accompanied this project. The painting was commissioned for permanent display as the centerpiece of the Museum of White Mountains Art's collection. In addition to the Jackson Historical Society, more than 65 private donors have contributed to the project, and will be named on a plaque to be hung beside the painting.

Here are some photos of the painting and from the unveiling event.

Erik Koeppel "Autumn in the White Mountains" 78 x 135 inches. Oil on canvas

The Following day, there was a 10 page story in the Conway Daily Sun 

Link to article:

https://www.conwaydailysun.com/news/local/the-big-picture-monumental-painting-in-jackson/article_667543b8-f042-11e9-a4ed-fbde947663dd.html

This week I also gave a talk to the local 7th grade art class about the painting. They were great kids, and had excellent questions. 

with the 7th graders

The BIG Unveiling

Behind that drape is my framed and finished 78x135 inch painting in its permanent home at the Jackson Historical Society & Museum of White Mountain Art. Titled “Autumn in the White Mountains," the painting depicts the Northern Presidential Range. This massive artwork, the largest White Mountain painting ever created, will be unveiled at a reception on October 18th at 6:00 pm. Open to the public, with a suggested entrance fee of $5 per person.

This event will coincide with the Annual White Mountain Art Show and Sale. Here are some of the pieces that will be available at the sale. If you'd like to contact the Society about any of these, or see the other works available, CLICK HERE

Erik Koeppel "Mt. Adams in Autumn" 21x36 in. Oil on panel $11,500
(this is one of the preparatory works for the giant painting) 

Erik Koeppel "Mt. Adams in Spring" 14x18 in. Oil on panel $4500
(also in preparation for the large painting)

Erik Koeppel "The Ellis River" 16x12 in. Oil on panel $3800
(This painting has a black bear hidden in it.) 

Erik Koeppel "Tuckerman Ravine" 14x24 in. Oil on panel $4800

Here again is the link to the Jackson Historical Society's website, and listing of my work: CLICK HERE

Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you at the unveiling reception!