Atlantic Works Gallery presents ‘The Art of Letting Go’
For its May exhibition, the Atlantic Works Gallery (AWG) invites the public to The Art of Letting Go, showing work by two AWG artists, Elsa Campbell and Daniel Gaviani. Letting go is not about losing, it’s about release. It’s the moment you exhale after holding your breath for too long. It’s the acceptance that change is natural, and that chaos can be art.
Elsa Campbell’s series The Beautiful Unknown, is a response to anxiety and fear of the unknown. A color palette based on nature offsets the intense and powerful marks providing visceral relief. The second series Seen and Unseen, obliquely references landscape and language by alternating mark making and obliteration of marks to create layers that are revealed and obscured.
Daniel Gaviani blends color and form in a way that is both deliberate and free. Faces shift, perspectives blur, and the paintings pick up their own personality. By letting go and accepting non-deliberate outcomes, each painting became a practice of spontaneity, and even more important, acceptance.
The Art of Letting Go runs May 3 – 31 at the Atlantic Works Gallery, 80 Border Street, East Boston, MA, open 2:00-6:00 pm, Fridays and Saturdays. The opening reception is on May 3, from 3:00-6:00 pm, the Third Thursday reception is on May 15, from 6:00-9:00 pm and the closing reception is on May 31, from 3:00-6:00 pm. For details, visit atlanticworks.org.
The Atlantic Works Gallery is a collaborative space for art and ideas.
Edwards Invites Community to Memorial Day Brunch
Senator Lydia Edwards would like to warmly invite veterans, service members, and military families to the Memorial Day Brunch on Friday, May 23, at 10:00 AM, hosted at the Beachmont VFW Post 6712, 150 Bennington Street, Revere.
This free event is an opportunity to reflect and show gratitude for the service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation and the loved ones who carry their legacy forward. Attendees will enjoy a patriotic brunch in community and remarks in honor of Memorial Day.
“Memorial Day is a time for remembrance, reflection, and unity,” said Senator Edwards. “This year, more than ever, it is important for us to come together to honor and remember members of our country who have selflessly served our nation and defended our democratic values. I look forward to honoring all of our fallen heroes and standing in support and solidarity with the veterans and families in our community who carry their legacy forward.”
Space is limited, and guests are kindly asked to RSVP by May 23rd to Kim Mahoney at [email protected].
RSVP: Email Kim Mahoney at [email protected]
Cost: Free (Space is limited)