Armand Rusillon's paintings and drawings take in a wide range of dark subject matter: dead landscapes, fragmented flora, anatomical diagrams, fighter jets, munitions, and chainsaws all appear in his recent work. Rusillon's creations blend such raw materials as coffee grinds, eggshells, tar, wood, metal, and oils with subtle washes of color, frequently erupting into three-dimensional forms. His work has an ethereal quality, the materials used often directly reflecting in the subject matter. Rusillon finds much of his inspiration in nature, and many recent images focus on insects.

Rusillon has lived in the Hudson Valley since 1989. In addition to the natural beauty of our region, his work is influenced by his upbringing in Brazil, Japan, Turkey, and Las Vegas. In the 1970s and '80s, he lived in New York City and showed in several East Village galleries. Rusillon's work will be exhibited at the Coffey Gallery, 330 Wall Street in Kingston, September 2 through September 24. A reception will be held Saturday, September 2, from 5 to 7pm. (845) 339-6105.