I am excited to announce my upcoming solo show Into the Light at the Becket Arts Center. Running from April 26th to May 19th, it showcases my latest paintings and drawings developed during my artist residency at the Becket Arts Center. An opening reception will be held on Friday, April 26th from 5-7pm, with refreshments. There will be a closing held on Sunday, May 19th, from 2-4pm; with an artist talk starting at 3pm. This project has been supported by a grant from Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Artist’s Resource Trust.
Culminating my two year residency at the Becket Arts Center, this exhibit highlights the inspiration I found working closely with the community focused institution. The live streamed painting demonstrations I gave from April to November of 2023, exposed my process to so many new people and the resulting feedback heavily influenced my work for this show. In the past my work focused almost exclusively on a single figure up against the darkness. Seeing the strength of community at the Becket Arts Center has inspired in my work a brighter world shaped by its inhabitants, still striving for something greater but no longer alone.
Traditionally the Becket Arts Center reserves its large upstairs gallery for group shows of four or more artists and uses the smaller Artists Lounge for solo exhibits. This will be the first solo exhibit in the upstairs gallery in many years, so this is a an experiment to see if a solo show can bring as much attention and excitement as a group exhibit. So please spread the word, come to the opening and other events; and lets show them our enthusiasm for art and maybe open the door for other artists to fill the amazing space with more breathtaking exhibits! And after you see the show, please leave a comment and let me know what you thought of the space, the new work, and anything else you’d like to share.
I hope to see you there!
Venue: Becket Arts Center
Where: Becket Arts Center, 7 Brooker Hill Road, Becket, MA 01223
Dates: April 26th to May 19th, 2024
Opening Reception: Friday, April 26th, 5-7pm
Closing Reception: Sunday, May 19th, 2-4pm
Artist’s Talk: Sunday, May 19th, 3pm