By Ann Nichols
Staff Writer
Amy Duke’s fascination with flags as the subject matter for her paintings stems from her childhood in New England.
“I was born and raised in New Canaan, Conn., where American flags were outside almost everyone’s home,” she said. “Summers vacationing on Nantucket, July 4th barbecues, fireworks and more recently with 9/11, the flag symbolized the true unified spirit of our country.”
An exhibition of Duke’s paintings will be on display during July and August at Shuptrine’s Gold Leaf Designs. Titled “American Dreams,” the show features abstract and whimsical images that reflect Duke’s American heritage.