THE HENRY L. FERGUSON MUSEUM
SPECIAL EXHIBITION 2022

PAINTINGS BY RAUNO JOKS

Dr. Rauno Joks is an Allergy and Immunology specialist practicing at SUNY Downstate, Brooklyn, NY. He and his family reside in Port Washington, NY. He first came to Fishers Island in the late 1990s and early 2000s as a substitute doctor.

Having taken up painting in his 30s, he was particularly attracted to the stark winter beachscapes of Chocomount. Many of the paintings on display reflect that attraction. He characterizes his paintings as “realist-impressionist, with a touch of abstraction. I am drawn to deep contrasts – bright light vs. shadow, fire and ice, rocks and flowers, and the primitive.”

HLFM Director Pierce Rafferty discovered his work while researching online for the WINTER show.

Luminous Beach 2000. 14″ x 18″ Acrylic on board

Tidal Flow 2000. 14″ x 18″ Oil on canvas

Winter Beach 2001. 18″ x 24″ Oil on canvas

Winter Cove Fishers Island 2001. 18″ x 24″ Oil on canvas

Rivulet 2000. 18” x 14” Oil on canvas

Chocomount Beach in January 2001. 22” x 28” Oil on canvas

Pheasant in Heavy Snow 2001. 14” x 18” Acrylic on board

Annual exhibition sponsored by ALTUS Partners & CHUBB