This art work has been selected by art historian David Cohen, publisher and editor of Artcritical.com for inclusion in the benefit exhibition Pets of the Pandemic. Alpha 137 Gallery is making no profit whatsoever on this exhibition: 50% of the proceeds will be donated to Best Friends Animal Society, and 50% of the proceeds will be paid to the artist. All collectors who purchase works from this exhibition will receive a special code for a 20% discount off their next fine art purchase from www.alpha137gallery.com outside of the Pets of the Pandemic exhibition.
Artist's Statement (Story of the Artwork):
"Louie is a senior rescue dog that I adopted a few years ago.
He is the best little companion. and was a comfort during quarantine. We enjoyed sitting in the window looking out at our beautiful city. His tail would wag with excitement if he saw another dog or cat – the inspiration behind Louie in the Window.”
The lucky collector who acquires this delightful work will also be given a set of hand signed New York City note cards designed by Kristin. (see photograph of the back).
Kristin Doney is a well-loved NYC artist and illustrator who resides in Tribeca with her dog, Louie. She specializes in children’s books, greeting cards, and illustrated gifts. She was one of the artists chosen in a national competition to design a New York themed flag, which will be flying over Rockefeller Center in New York City in September, 2020. Like us, Kristin stayed in New York City during the pandemic. Her artwork celebrating our healthcare workers, first responders and essential workers – featuring dogs and cats cheering at 7pm every evening was featured on NY1 News and on Art on Link.