Church Reignites the Painting of Abstract Expressionist Victor Atkins

ALPHA OMEGA ARTS NEWS
By TAHLIB

"Noah's Landing" by Victor Atkins. Acrylic, oil and oil crayon on canvas - 83" x 107". Courtesy of the artist

PENNSYLVANIA---Retired abstract expressionist, Victor Atkins debuted a new collection of paintings for the first time since 1988 this month at the White Stone Gallery in Philadelphia. The solo exhibition "Come and Play," ends June 13. For Atkins, this show is a celebration of his child-like joy in the unforeseen renewal of his artistic passion. In the mid-80's he gave up pursuit of a commercial artistic career and opened a bike shop in West Chester, PA, but while there his church community began commissioning his abstract work, and reignited his artistic career. Established in 2002, White Stone Gallery is located at 1817 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA.