Online art exhibit opening on Friday
SHIRLEY » “What is old is new again” is the theme of an online group exhibit entitled “Under the Bed,” in which the artists have selected their favorite work.
Participating artists include C.M. Judge, Ruth Nelson, Sue Norton, Helen Obermeyer Simmons, Joanne Stowell, Carolyn Todd, Susan Wadsworth and Elsa Voelcker.
The exhibition opens Friday and originates from Gallery Sitka in Shirley.
The Central Massachusetts Chapter of the Women’s Caucus for Art ( WCA), in partnership with Tamar Russell Brown and Gallery Sitka, have coordinated the exhibit which will be on view from Jan. 15 through Feb. 26.
The show includes paintings, pastels, watercolors, and photographs.
Carolyn Todd’s paintings present a naturalist’s view of the landscape. Elsa Voelcker makes traditional black-and-white photographic portraits and color nature scenes.
C.M. Judge’s artwork is based on an extended gaze that recognizes the interconnectedness of all things. Susan Wadsworth’s modern abstract pastel landscapes are inspired by her sense of place.
Sue Norton’s pieces are quint
essentially self-portraits that describe her personal truth. Joanne Stowell’s artwork centers on the theme of a realistic representation of motherhood.
Ruth Nelson’s photographs are a conscious evocation of experience inspired by Buddhist teachings. Helen Obermeyer Simmons’ images are inspired by her ancestry and are created in the historical photographic processes of cyanotype and Van Dyke brown.
The Women’s Caucus for Art was founded in 1972 in connec
tion with the College Art Association. WCA is committed to recognizing the contribution of women in the arts. It is a national organization unique in its multidisciplinary, multicultural membership of artists, art historians, students, educators, and museum professionals.
All questions regarding the artwork or artists in the show should be directed to Chapter Chair Helen Obermeyer Simmons (northfieldstudio@yahoo.com) or Co-chair Carolyn Todd (carolyn@thetoddreport.com). Sales will be conducted by Gallery Sitka.