Dorette Amell's work is in an imaginative representational style that references art historical and religious paintings as well as pop culture and folk art. The frame is often incorporated as an extension of the piece.
What counts is the atmosphere, the spirit of the whole - Fornasetti
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2011 "New Views of Mount Fuji," Isaac Dyer Gallery, Gorham, Maine
2010 "Florabunda," Isaac Dyer Gallery, Gorham, Maine
2005 "Timing," Portland Public Library, Lewis Gallery, Portland, Maine
2003 "Point of Reference: From Left Field," Space Gallery, Portland, Maine
1998 "Trees and Root Systems," Davidson & Daughters Contemporary Art, Portland, Maine
1996 "El Mas Alla: Heaven Revisioned," June Fitzpatrick Gallery, Portland, MaineGROUP EXHIBITIONS
2011 "Thirds," Kidder Gallery, University of Southern Maine, Gorham, Maine
2010 "Searching for God," Kuhn Gallery, Ohio State University, Marion, Ohio
2009 "Ark in the Annex," Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, California
2008 "Center for Maine Contemporary Art Biennial," Rockport, Maine
2007 "Retinal Delights," University of Southern Maine, Gorham, Maine
2005 "The Resurrection Show" Packing Shed Gallery, Washington, Va.
2004 In My Backyard Arts Festival, Yarmouth, MainePUBLIC MURAL COMMISSIONS
Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor, Maine
