Hotel Nyack Gallery
400 High Ave, Nyack, NY
Kenneth Burns and Erwin Ong
October 1 - December 14, 2026
Artist Reception Thursday, November 12, 5-7 pm
Kenneth Burns
As a young man, Kenneth Burns was influenced by Bob Dylan's music and Sandy Koufax's pitching. Each of them stirred the depth of creativity and sparked the flow of movement that would appear later on in his art.
Once retired, he discovered the joy of painting while using pastels, colored pencils, watercolors and acrylics. He is a member of the Nyack Art Collective and has displayed his work at the Richard Boyd Gallery in Portland Maine, The Art Students League (Vytlacil campus) in Sparkill N.Y. and Edward Hopper House in Nyack N.Y.
Creativity, although dormant for a long time, is now his main focus and drive. By experimenting with photography and various painting techniques:
Kenneth Burns has found his voice.
To purchase artwork, please contact Kenneth at burns4862@gmail.com
Erwin Ong
Erwin Ong is a multidisciplinary artist based in White Plains, New York. He creates bright, joyful illustrations, murals, and small mixed-media objects—from zines and cardboard sculptures to ceramic figurines—all shaped by memory and imagination.
Through his studio, A Duck Amuck, Erwin develops both personal artwork and community-centered projects. His work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions across Westchester, Rockland, New York City, and Connecticut, including Queen City Art Gallery (Montefiore New Rochelle), Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition, Stamford Art Association, Yonkers Arts, and Grumpy Bert’s annual Red Envelope Show in Manhattan. He has created public murals in Yonkers, White Plains, and Wilton (CT), and collaborates with community partners on projects that celebrate creativity, connection, and belonging.
To purchase artwork, please call/text Erwin at 914-306-5261
