Opening Reception: ARTIST AS CURATOR

Gallery Members Exhibit Side by Side with Admired Guests in Artist as Curator

Westville, New Haven June 20, 2024 —Keeping with tradition, 19 of Kehler Liddell Gallery’s member artists have invited 19 “A-list” artists to a group exhibit entitled ARTIST AS CURATOR. This exhibit runs from June 27 – July 28 with an Opening Reception on Sunday, June 30, 3pm – 6pm.

This invitational show features accomplished New England artists working in a variety of media including ceramic, coding, collage, digital media, drawing, encaustic wax, found objects, glass, handmade paper, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. The common denominator of the ARTIST AS CURATOR show is a genuine admiration between the curators and their invited artists. The exhibit represents creative relationships: life-long associations, working partnerships, mentorships, personal inspirations, family connections and friendships. Side by side, this is a varied collection of work by artists who work locally and exhibit both nationally and internationally, including:

Member Artists: William C. Butcher, R. F. Wilton, Brian Flinn, Eddie Hall, Frank Bruckmann, Gar Waterman, Hank Paper, Kate Henderson, Marjorie Wolfe, Mark K. St. Mary, Matthew Garrett, Penrhyn Cook, Rod Cook, Sean Gallagher, Sheldon Krevit, Sven Martson, Tom Edwards, Mary Burke, Chris Ferguson

Guests: William C.Butcher III, Jim Fiora, Dan Gries, Craig Frederick, Jason Noushin, William Chickillo, Graham Honker, Ruth Sack, David Ottenstein, Catherine Stein, Sean Kernan, Robert Lisak, Dru Nadler, Jennifer Knaus, Dganit Zauberman, Joe Fekieta, Linda Edwards, Eoin Burke, Steve Brennan

Admiration comes in many forms and of respected guest sculptor Eoin Burke, member Mary Burke was clearly moved to invite Eoin, who is also her son, “These (sculptures), with their profound beauty and spiritual depth, …inspiring us to seek our own inner peace and beauty” Unrelated KLG long timer Rod Cook invited Dru Nadler, who has a body of work “ that reflects a personal vision that is creative, surprising, and both dark and delightful.”

Founded in 2003, Kehler Liddell Gallery has grown to represent some of Connecticut’s highest achieving mid-career and emerging artists. The Gallery is dedicated to representing critical perspectives that challenge and illuminate our culture and enrich our aesthetic experience. Kehler Liddell Gallery is located at 873 Whalley Avenue in New Haven, CT. Gallery hours are Thursday – Sunday from 12:00am – 5:00pm. It is free and open to the public. For more information, visit our website, www.kehlerliddellgallery.com, or call 203-389-9555.” ###

image: Oval, copyright by Jennifer Knaus