Tyte Gallery: 3280 Franklin Avenue, 2nd Floor, Millbrook

3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Tyte Gallery is proud to present Paintings, an exhibition featuring the work of celebrated Hudson Valley artist Rudy Vavra. The show will run from April 1 – May 31, 2025, with an opening reception on April 5 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., offering art lovers and collectors the opportunity to meet the artist and experience his luminous, layered paintings in person.

Vavra’s work, shaped by more than three decades of artistic exploration, is rooted in abstraction and the poetic interplay of color, texture, and light. His approach—beginning with spontaneous marks inspired by the fleeting beauty of flower stains left by pilgrims at holy sites—transforms each painting into a journey of discovery. Independent curator Tatiane Schilaro Santa Rosa describes his work as “highly gestural… inviting viewers into a fictional world of color and depth, where light plays across the surface in ephemeral marks.”

The exhibition highlights Vavra’s mastery of layering, offering meditative, slow-looking works that reward close observation. “Abstraction is not about an artist’s cryptic intention behind the marks,” says Santa Rosa. “Instead, it is an urge—a method—to make language visible through gesture and color, a narrative of sorts.”

A Must-Visit Destination for Art Lovers
Tucked away in the heart of Downtown Millbrook, Tyte Gallery is a hidden gem in the Hudson Valley’s vibrant arts scene. With a mission to foster a thriving artistic community, Tyte Gallery showcases a curated selection of work from both emerging and established artists, providing an intimate and immersive art experience. The gallery serves as an emerging cultural hub, bringing together artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts in an elegant yet welcoming space.

Tyte Gallery is committed to expanding access to fine art and cultivating meaningful connections between artists and audiences. This exhibition of Rudy Vavra’s work exemplifies the gallery’s dedication to presenting thought-provoking, visually striking exhibitions that celebrate artistic vision and innovation.

About the Artist
Rudy Vavra is a Hudson Valley-based abstract painter whose work has been exhibited nationally. Although best known for his richly layered oil paintings, his artistic practice also includes drawing, watercolor, and weaving. His early works explored abstracted landscapes, while his current paintings delve into the process of mark-making as a means of discovery. Learn more at rudyvavra.com.

Visit the Exhibition
Tyte Gallery invites art lovers, collectors, and members of the press to experience Paintings by Rudy Vavra and discover the hidden beauty of this unique gallery space.