Biography
Elton Bennett (1910-1974) attended the Portland Art Museum School of Fine Art immediately following World War II. His first attempt at studying art had been derailed by the onset of the Great Depression, and there were long, hard years of manual labor before a glimmer of the dream could be rekindled. But those years provided the context for his silkscreen work- scenes of the working riverfront, the bustle of the commerce of the wharves, and his unflagging dedication to providing artwork to people of every economic class. Read more...
Gallery information
Wisperwood is also a full service framing shop and presents artwork from many local artists. The gallery is open 5 days a week or by appointment. If you wish my personal expertise, please just let me know and I will be delighted to meet you at the gallery. I am trying to slowly step into retirement and am pleased to have found the perfect situation at Whisperwood. The Elton Bennett Showroom is a gallery within a gallery and Marisa is my right hand person. But of course, sharing the family stories about my father and his artwork is still my greatest joy.
