Best in Show

The Artist Favorite

Group Show

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Each artist is always looking to discover new things, new mediums, new inspirations and experimenting is part of each artist's life. As we develop our work, we always have some work that we think is special, sometimes because it is an achievement in a new technique, sometimes simply because we feel a special connection. In this "Best in Show" juried exhibition, Gallery 40 is celebrating these works that have a special place in each artist's heart.

Participating Artist: Lee A Willett, Onaje Benjamin, Janis Borgueta, Phyllis Chadwick, Kara Daviau, KP Devlin, Carolyn Edlund, Donna Faranda, Harriet Forman Barrett, Johanna Foster, Tarryl Gabel, Dana Garrison, Maureen Gates, Dan Goldman, Jamie Hankin, Sara Harris, Mark Hopkins, Ellin Kristofik, Nansi Lent, Yvette Lewis, Suzanne Longo, Ellen Metzger O'Shea, Sylvia Mueller, Emily Nomer, Jane Ormerod, Steve Rappaport, Jean Rhode, Cécile Roberfroid, Mark Rosengarten, Kathleen Suess, Cindy Sumerano, Mark Thibodeau, Arianne Wack, Trisha Wright

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Juror of Selection:

Christine Irvin Ranhosky​

Opening Reception:

Saturday, December 7, 2024  5-7 pm

On display through January 26, 2025

Fusing Forms:

Contemporary Women Reimagining Encaustics

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Encaustic, derived from the Greek word enkaustikos meaning "to burn in," is one of the oldest artistic mediums, combining heated resin, beeswax, and pigment. 

Revived in the 20th century, it continues to inspire contemporary artists today. This exhibition features ten female artists who expand upon traditional encaustic techniques in painting, sculpture, printmaking, book arts, and mixed-media works. Together, they explore the medium’s versatility by incorporating fibers, found objects, and conceptual ideas, blending ancient processes with modern approaches to create compelling, tactile forms. Their works reflect the enduring and evolving nature of encaustic art.

 

Participating artists:

Andrea Carracedo, Terri Yacovelli, Michele Randall, Christina Brady, Alaina Enslen, Sally Hootnick, Tracy Casagrande Clancy, Bonny Leibowitz, Lorraine Glessner 

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Opening Reception:

Saturday, February 1, 2025  5-7 pm

On display through March 2, 2025