Famous Dutch Artist Visits Atlanta for Fundraiser to Benefit Children's October 17, 2009

DE Fine Art Gallery will host esteemed Dutch artist Cornelis Le Mair Oct. 16 and 17 in a special exhibition benefiting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The shows will be held at DE Fine Art Gallery’s Buckhead location at 309 East Paces Ferry Road.

Le Mair and company will celebrate the private, third annual Children’s Hope Gallery event Friday evening. The public is invited to enjoy an evening of fine art and view the gallery from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

Cornelis Le Mair works in the best of three traditions: the Renaissance, the Romantic, and the Modern. His paintings are inspired by the artistic elements, composition, working light and shadow, and body positions seen in those of the Old Masters, but also have their own identity through his use of wider brushstrokes. As one of Holland’s most famous living artists, Le Mair’s works are often compared to the masterful paintings of Rubens and Rembrandt.
The Children’s Hope Gallery, started in 2006 by Jane and Andy Adams, is a one-evening benefit event to bring world-class art to Atlanta in a gallery setting.

About Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, a not-for-profit organization, is committed to enhancing the lives of children through excellence in patient care, research and education. Managing more than half a million patient visits annually at three hospitals and 16 neighborhood locations, Children’s is one of the largest clinical care providers for children in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 30 pediatric specialties and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals by Parents magazine and U.S.News & World Report. With generous philanthropic and volunteer support, Children’s has made an impact in the lives of children in Georgia, the United States and throughout the world. Visit www.choa.org for more information.

About DE Fine Art

DE Fine Art Gallery features a collection of works ranging from classically inspired to the contemporary by over 30 leading European artists. These works are the finest examples of representational painting, drawing, and sculpture in the Southeast. Visit www.defineartgallery.com for more information.