As a painter, I'm fascinated by how a patch of violet becomes shy as it sidles up to a clear, strong blue, and how it bursts forth luminous and rich near a touch of orange. There is a joy in the way a line may start out confident enough, then hesitate, to finally careen onward in a rush of great energy. Often a painting is a conversation between disparate shapes and forms, some retiring, some aggressive, all informed --- here brilliant. there disguised --- in a carefully-conceived dance of light.
In the end, all these considerations are placed in service of a subject. This may be a celebration of a place, perhaps, or an investigation of an evanescent mood. It may be the painter's recollection of a particular locale or an invitation to the viewer to remember a long-forgotten summer afternoon. The subject is the well-earned prize at the bottom of the box.
For the viewer who has both the time and inclination to really look, one hopes to afford, by way of a painted surface wrought of subtleties, the opportunity to explore at leisure the wonder of the world in which we live.
"Glimmer," an enchanting winter exhibition, casts a beacon of hope amidst the frosty embrace of the season. Nestled within a cozy gallery, each artwork emanates a luminous quality, illuminating the darkened corners with promises of warmth and renewal.
DEC 2023 - FEB 2024
Floral bouquets and landscapes, subtle tones, and hopeful strokes embark on a journey of celebration of Spring in this exhibit's theme: FLORA: A Botanical Art Show.
MARCH - MAY 2023
2 FEDERAL STREET, NEWBURYPORT, MA
Ruminate at our gallery with your very own private appointment where you get to spend time with either Kate or our Art Consult to find the very piece you have been searching for.