<div dir="ltr"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="min-width:100%;border-collapse:collapse"><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="min-width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;float:left"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:9px 18px"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="min-width:100%;background-color:rgb(56,86,185);border-collapse:collapse"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="padding:18px;color:rgb(237,240,247);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;text-align:center;word-break:break-word;line-height:150%"><font face="playfair display, georgia, times new roman, serif"><span style="font-size:25px"><b>You are warmly welcome to view my most recent 2D work <br>as well as my 3D interactive optical illusion paintings. </b></span></font><br><h3 style="text-align:center;display:block;margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:22px;font-style:normal;font-weight:bold;line-height:150%;letter-spacing:normal"><span style="font-size:25px"><b><span style="color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="font-family:playfair display,georgia,times new roman,serif">We're looking forward to seeing you for the opening reception on</span></span><br>
<span style="color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="font-family:playfair display,georgia,times new roman,serif">First Friday, August 2, 2024, 5-8pm</span></span></b></span><br>
<span style="font-size:20px"><span style="color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="font-family:playfair display,georgia,times new roman,serif">light refreshments and snacks will be served</span></span></span></h3><font face="playfair display, georgia, times new roman, serif"><span style="font-size:25px"><b><br><br>Edgewater Welcomes for the month of August:</b></span></font>
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<p style="margin:10px 0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(117,117,117);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:16px;line-height:150%;text-align:left"><span style="color:rgb(178,34,34)"><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:playfair display,georgia,times new roman,serif"><b><i>"Optical Illusions”</i> </b></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;margin:10px 0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(117,117,117);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:16px;line-height:150%"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:playfair display,georgia,times new roman,serif"><b>Richard Weiss</b>,
a French native and California painter, has established his home on the
captivating Mendocino coast, where he has honed his craft in creating
mesmerizing 3D optical illusion paintings. Infused with vibrant hues and
intricate details, his whimsical Pop Art style exudes a sense of joy
while subtly poking fun at societal quirks and addressing pressing
social and cultural concerns. </span></span></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:18px"><i>Le Déjeuner revisited</i>, Richard Weiss</span>
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<p style="text-align:justify;margin:10px 0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(117,117,117);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:16px;line-height:150%"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:playfair display,georgia,times new roman,serif">Weiss
cleverly juxtaposes icons, symbols, and elements of popular culture in
unexpected settings, inviting viewers to partake in a playful
exploration of his compositions. With a desire to surprise and engage
his audience, Weiss cultivates an experience that transcends age
barriers, delighting both adults and children alike with his imaginative
creations</span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:10px 0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(117,117,117);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:16px;line-height:150%;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:20px">See more here. Short video presentation of Richard Weiss interactive 3D optical illusion paintings: <a href="https://edgewater-gallery.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4fb95511f103daca45a58314d&id=81bd4bee7f&e=9356ba7c44" style="color:rgb(0,124,137);font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">https://vimeo.com/659623113</a></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:18px"><i>The Empire,</i> Richard Weiss</span>
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