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Noah Sandler: The story of two artists’ love is told through their artwork.
Marianna Ranieri-Schwarzer: Just the respect comes across. How much he loved this woman. And I think that’s something we can all strive for.
Sandler: That is the message behind the love story art exhibit at art haus SYR. The exhibit features work from late artists Jeff Gordon and Path Soong. They were partners in life and art.
Michael Schwarzer: Path’s work is more zen, minimalistic, void of color for the most part. And then Jeff’s pieces, the two-dimensional pieces that are on display. Most of them are portraits. Most of them are portraits of Path.
Sandler: While curators Marianna and Michael never met Jeff or Path, they are piecing together their story.
Schwarzer: We thought this would be a great tribute, bringing them together here this way.
Sandler: The art will be on display from now until Jan. 3. Viewers are invited to spend time enjoying the art both visually and through sound.
Ranieri-Schwarzer: Now we can still tap into who these people were by the sound of their voice, by the patience, by the pace at which they speak.
Sandler: art haus SYR is open five days per week with the most updated days and hours listed on their Instagram and Facebook. Noah Sandler, NCC News.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) — The gallery in downtown Syracuse known as art haus SYR is known for its local art exhibits and compelling storytelling. Its latest exhibit, “Love Story,” explores the lives and work of late artists Jeff Gordon and Path Soong through their artwork.
“Just the respect comes across. How much he loved this woman. And I think that’s something we can all strive for,” said Marianna Ranieri-Schwarzer, the principal and curator of art haus SYR.
The exhibit features art by Gordon and Soong, each with a unique style and approach. Gordon mostly painted portraits of Soong, while Soong created more meditative, abstract pieces.
Michael Schwazer, the other principal at art haus SYR, said that while neither he nor Marianna met the artists, they are trying to piece together their story. He said they are speaking with people who knew the artists and looking through old photos and poems. It’s all part of the mission to preserve their legacy and share their story. From working with notable artists to crafting an Andy Warhol-themed exhibit that has now traveled around galleries, their work has connected with many.
“We thought this would be a great tribute, bringing them together here this way,” said Schwarzer.
In addition to the exhibit’s visual components, visitors can also experience sound. Some artworks include QR codes with links to either Soong’s meditations or Gordon’s original music.
“Now we can still tap into who these people were by the sound of their voice, by the patience, by the pace at which they speak,” said Ranieri-Schwarzer. The exhibit is now on display until Jan. 3, 2026. The gallery’s hours vary; the most up-to-date information is available on Instagram and Facebook.