Herman Schreiber: A Retrospective Shows “The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree”
Sometimes an old adage bears repeating. “The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree” is a life lesson for the Schreiber family. The Weisman Delray Community Center is happy to announce the opening of a solo exibition, Herman Schreiber: A Retrospective. The show will run from June 30 until the end of August. Herman Schreiber, an award-winning member of the Delray Art League, passed away in 1995. Lorrie Turner, an accomplished artist and Weisman Center curator, made this exhibition possible with the help of his daughters. Maxine Schreiber, an artist/writer and her sister Janet Schreiber, are proud to exhibit their father’s work. An Opening Reception will take place on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at which time both daughters will be on hand to lead tours and answer questions about their dad’s masterful work. The public is welcome and The Rickie Report urges you to attend.
The Weisman Delray Community Center
Herman Schreiber: A Retrospective
Opening Reception:
Sunday, July 13, 2014
3:00 – 5:00 p.m
Exhibit runs June 30th until August 31st
7091 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida
The Weisman Delray Community Center is happy to announce the opening of a solo exibition, Herman Schreiber: A Retrospective. The show will run from June 30 until August 31, 2014 at 7091 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida. Herman Schreiber, an award-winning member of the Delray Art League, passed away in 1995. Lorrie Turner, an accomplished artist and Weisman Center curator, made this exhibition possible with the help of his daughters. Maxine Schreiber, an artist/writer and her sister Janet Schreiber, are proud to exhibit their father’s work. An opening reception will take place on Sunday, July 13, 2014, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at which time both daughters will be on hand to lead tours and answer questions about their dad’s masterful work.
Herman Scheiber at a Delray Art League Exhibit
Born in Newark, New Jersey, Herman Schreiber graduated from the Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts in 1934. An artist who used pastels exclusively, he was a disciple of the “School of Ultra Realistic Painting.” He created his pictures delicately and meticulously rendering the final products, which capture both images and emotions. His landscapes, portraits, and figurative works are often mistaken for actual photographs.
“Alpine Village”
During his lifetime, Herman exhibited his work in gallleries and museums in New Jersey where he won many awards including First Place at the South Orange Annual Art Show, Bloomfield College, and Montclair State College exhibits. In Florida as a member of the Delray Art League 1988 – 1995, he exhibited in shows at Old School Square and other Delray sites and won numerous Blue, Red, and White Ribbons. In 1994 & 1995 his work was in the 55th & 56th Annual Juried Exhibitions at the Society of Four Arts in Palm Beach.
“We’re Not Talking”
This exibit fills the lobby, hallways, and activity room in the Weisman Center and includes over forty of his exquisite pastel paintings. Maxine’s book The SCHREIBERS: The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From The Tree, which is published on Amazon.com, will be a available for sale at the opening event.
“Audience of One”
Maxine tells us, “Art has been an important part of my life as far back as I can remember. My dad, Herman Schreiber, was a master artist, a true “Renaissance man.” To support our family, he worked as a jeweler, a trumpet player, an optician, and a tax accountant. But he was always a visual artist, and his creative ability and temperament were a major influence on me. When I was young, we spent hours looking through his treasured book World Famous Paintings, and he taught me how to draw.”
“Begonia Leaf”
In 1993, he said, “I’m 79 years old and have a back-log of requests to last me until I’m 120. I take my time and work at my own pace. If I had deadlines to worry about, I wouldn’t enjoy it. After all, I’m retired I’m not working for a living. I had to give up playing the trumpet. My front teeth and lips gave out, but my hands are steady, my imagination is vivid, and I enjoy painting.”
“Wakodahatchee Sunset” by Maxine Schreiber
And the adage is true….Maxine Schreiber is a fine artist in her own right. She exhibits her own work and is a member of the Artists of Palm Beach County, WITVA, NAWA and Armory Art Center. Maxine’s newest creative work is a children’s book which she wrote and illustrated, “The Story of Daphne the Duck”.
“The Story of Daphne the Duck” by Maxine Schreiber
For more information about this exhibit, books or other artwork available please contact Maxine Schreiber at www.schreiberstudio.com
