#6 in the Meet the Artists Who Have Inspired Us to Part with Our Cash series is Robin Hotchkiss. Robin is not only a wonderful artist, she is also the owner and director of Salon Des Amis (House of Friends) in Malvern, Pennsylvania. I love her sense of humor, which can be quite sardonic at times. Her paintings, besides being true gems, are quite often done on unsual substrates – an old drawing board or a cabinet door, for instance. She also loves animals, and hosts an annual exhibition of animal-related art. (Click thumbnail to view larger image. Select Previous and Next by clicking on left or right side of expanded image.)
Her opening receptions are legendary, running from 2-6 pm instead of the usual 2 hours. And they frequently run on into the evening if the weather is nice, with people gathering for conversation, food, and drink on the adjacent lawn. The small and intimate gallery is set among trees on a narrow two-lane road near Valley Forge.
The gallery is located at 2321 Yellow Springs Road, Malvern, PA 19355
Hours of Operation:
Tues-Sun: 11am – 7pm
Telephone: 610-647-6010
Fax: 610-647-6019
E-mail: info@salondesamisgallery.com
Ah Ha! Someone who likes strange but wonderful art, just like me! I don’t blame you for reaching into your pockets for this one.
I am fortunate to have an impressive collection of Robin’s works which I admire every day. What a remarkable gal.