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Lights 'n Giggles: An Exhibition of Orehek's (2022)

 

Sculpture by Clayton Orehek +
Cartoons by Don Orehek
April 1 - May 7, 2022

"What a wonderful show! You made me truly laugh and giggle!"

Please join us for these exhibition artist talks!

An Exhibition of Orehek's

Lights 'n Giggles is an art exhibition showcasing sculpture by artist Clayton Orehek and cartoons by career cartoonist Don Orehek. This show is an immersive art experience, displaying not only the talents of this LI native Uncle-Nephew pair but also a delightful dichotomy of artistic styles, generational ideals, and social commentary. 

If you have seen neon on the East End, both artistic and commercial, chances are high it was crafted by Clayton. His Lights 'n Giggles sculptures are crafted from metal, glass, wood, and his signature effects using light. He incorporates poetry, found and upcycled objects, and even elements from nature. Involving the audience in the experience with the art is important to Clayton, so viewers are surprised with interactive pieces sprinkled throughout, such as using a crank to light up neon in order to complete the piece.

Don Orehek has had hundreds if not thousands of cartoons of his cartoons published since the 1960's. You've seen his work in the pages of the Saturday Evening Post, Family Circle, Good Housekeeping, Playboy, and Cracked among others. Lights 'n Giggles showcases nearly 100 pieces in various states of process- including roughs, pre-printed works, and some actual clippings- as well as some never-before-seen unpublished works. Upon close inspection, viewers are treated with notes, edits, and sign offs. Don's cartoons will have you in awe and hysterics, with some humor remaining relevant and some seeming downright vintage. 


Opening Reception:
Friday, April 1, 2022
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Two locations: 
EEA Main Gallery - 133 E. Main Street, Riverhead
11 West Gallery - 11 W. Main Street, Riverhead

Gallery Hours:
Thursdays 12 p.m. - 5. p.m.
Fridays 2 p.m. -  7 p.m.
Saturdays 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

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About the Artists
 

  • Clayton Orehek

    Riverhead local Clayton Orehek has been specializing in neon and metal craftwork both artistically and commercially for over thirty years. His notable pieces include the ‘Sag Harbor’ Cinema sign (2005, 2017), ‘Neon Butterfly Chairs’ as seen in the Illuminators show (OK Harris Gallery, New York City, 2013), ’Nikola Tesla’ as seen in the Energy: The Power of Art show (Nassau Museum of Art, 2019), and several public art installations in Grangebel Park (Riverhead, 2018-present). Clayton’s work is inspired by shape, time, and light, with craftsmanship being paramount in his artistic expression. “I believe in being a virtuoso in a craft before I can be fully expressive,” says Clayton, “It’s the only way abstract ideas can be engineered into universal pieces.”

  • Don Orehek

    Born in Brooklyn, Don Orehek attended the High School of Industrial Arts and the School of Visual Arts. His cartoons have appeared in the Saturday Evening Post, Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan and Playboy – to name a few! Don has illustrated over 30 joke books, does caricatures, and has taught cartooning to kids. He has won the National Cartoonists Society’s Best Gag Cartoonist award four times. He now lives in Washington state.

Get in on the show with a Lights 'n Giggles sponsorship...

To become a sponsor or for more information on sponsorship, please contact gallery@eastendarts.org

 

Programs of the East End Arts Gallery are made possible with public funding provided by New York State Council of the Arts, Suffolk County, and the Town of Riverhead.

“Art is something that makes you breathe with a different kind of happiness.” ~ Anni Albers

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