OLD LYME—The Lyme Art Association invites you to its historic galleries for the return of An Exhibition in Four Acts, which showcases the assorted styles of its talented artists. Each juried show looks at the world through a different lens. Running concurrently a travel-themed show titled, All the World’s a Stage.
An Opening Reception for both shows will be held Sunday, March 3, from 2 to 4 p.m.
The first ‘Act’ is titled Phases of Light. Whether it is dawn’s gentle glow, midday’s intense brilliance, a sunset’s warm hues, or ethereal moonlight, Phases of Light celebrates the beauty of light. Member artists delve into the interplay between shadow and light to capture the essence of illumination.
The second ‘Act’ is Rock of Ages, which examines the geological beauty of the earth, focusing on the rocks and stones that define the foundation of a landscape.
The third ‘Act’, Stillness: A Still Life, is an introspection into the world of still life. The painter Giorgio Morandi states that, “[t]o achieve understanding it is necessary not to see many things, but to look hard at what you do see.” In moments of chaos, the quiet beauty of art can function as a temporary pause for both artists and viewers.
The fourth and final ‘Act’ is Strictly Abstract, which focuses on the abstractions of life and nonobjective art making.
All the World’s a Stage takes Shakespeare’s famous quote from As You Like It as its inspiration for this exhibition, which focuses on places outside New England. This allows LAA member artists to visually interpret their travels with landscape and still life artworks.
All the shows are on view through April 11.
Editor’s Note: Founded in 1914 by the American Impressionists, the Lyme Art Association continues the tradition of exhibiting and selling representational artwork by its members and invited artists, as well as offering art instruction, lectures, and other public programs to the community. The Lyme Art Association is located at 90 Lyme Street in Old Lyme, CT, in an iconic 1921 building designed by renowned architect Charles Adams Platt and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Admission is free with contributions appreciated. Gallery Hours are Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm, or by appointment. For more info, visitwww.lymeartassociation.org or call (860) 434-7802.