New Exhibit Features Artists’ Interpretation of the Four Seasons

First Frost by Wendy Anctil

The Bristol Art Museum and Rogers Free Library announce a new juried, community exhibit in which artists share their seasonal interpretative work of chronological, emotional, environmental, intellectual, physical, or spiritual seasons. Art For All Seasons is on view in the Community Galleries of the Library until Fri. Feb. 23, 2024. Impressionist artist Stephanie Stroud served as juror for the exhibit. 

“As an artist myself, I have an awareness of how different works of art can appear when viewed on a screen versus in person, and this experience has only confirmed for me how important it is to see art in person,” said Stroud. “Nuance, scale, texture and color can only truly be conveyed live which made choosing works to be recognized in person so important. I particularly enjoyed my time at the Community Gallery at Rogers Free Library viewing the works and the experience of jurying this exhibit and am grateful to have been asked.”

Rhode Island artists whose artwork was recognized as a ‘Work of Distinction’ in this exhibit include Wendy Anctil, Riverside; Dianne Burns, Seekonk, MA; Bonnie Jaffe, Barrington; Pat Warwick, Warren; Carolyn Winter, Bristol; and Jennifer Wright, Riverside.

The writings of Henry David Thoreau and poet, philosopher, songwriter and philanthropist Gugu Mona influenced the exhibit’s theme. Thoreau once wrote, “ Live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each.” Mona wrote, “Each season is unique yet so important, so cherish the seasons in your life.” Both of these writers reflect upon how the different seasons influence their unique perspectives on life. Through this exhibit, artists are invited to do the same.”
Stroud earned a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design where she majored in illustration.  A fiber artist who “paints with wool,” she creates impressionistic felted paintings inspired by nature.  Primarily a landscape artist, Stroud is inspired by the variation in landscape that the world around us offers. Stroud exhibits her work at regional art shows including the South Coast Artists Open Studio Tour. She is a Custom Framing Designer at Riverside Art in Somerset Massachusetts and is currently the Membership Chair for South Coast Artists.

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