Month: December 2024 – January 2024\5
Artist: Nedret Andre
Exhibit: Submerged Ecologies
Dates:
Exhibit Opening Reception Date: Saturday December 7, 2024, 12-5PM
Special Guest Speaker, Scientist Dr. Diana Chin
Saturday December 7, 2024, 1PM
We are excited to announce Dr. Diana Chin will join us for a presentation on
seagrass, where geographically we find seagrass in Massachusetts, and its
importance. Dr. Chin’s research focuses on seagrass and belowground animal
interactions. She will expand on the threats to seagrass habitats, current
research on seagrass restoration in MA, and what people can do to help.
Bio
Dr. Diana Chin is an Associate Research Scientist in the Grabowski Lab at Northeastern University and serves as the Metro Boston Regional Coordinator for the MassBays National Estuary Partnership. She
has previously worked as an environmental risk assessment consultant and conducted Ph.D. and postdoctoral research on mutually beneficial relationships between marine bivalve and seagrass species. Her ongoing research interests include the application of plant-animal-sediment interaction research –
and marine ecology more broadly – toward coastal conservation, resilience, fisheries, aquaculture, and habitat restoration goals. As a MassBays Regional Coordinator, Diana convenes the Boston Harbor Ecosystem Network (BHEN) and works to identify priorities for coastal health and protection in the Metro Boston region.
Gallery hours:
Thursday December 12, 12-4PM
Saturday December 14, 12-4PM
Thursday December 19, 12-4PM
Thursday January 9, 12-4PM
Thursday January 16, 12-4PM
Thursday January 23, 12-4PM
Thursday January 30, 12-4PM
Exhibit Closing Reception Date: Friday, January 31, 2024 12-5PM
Studio:
Studio 224, 450 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118
Artist Statement:
The ocean’s underwater realms have long captivated my imagination as an abstract painter.
Teeming with vibrant life and ever-shifting patterns of light and shadow, these submerged
habitats offer an endless wellspring of inspiration. In my “Submerged Ecologies” series, I strive
to transport viewers beneath the waves, immersing them in the dynamic beauty of marine
environments.
Rather than rendering these scenes literally, I distill their essence into abstract compositions
that evoke the rhythmic sway of seagrasses, the interplay of cool and warm hues, and the
graceful forms of aquatic flora and fauna. My paintings are not mere representations, but
rather portals into the wondrous, fragile worlds that lie just beneath the surface of the sea.
In “Estuarine Waters,” I employ bold, saturated brushstrokes in vibrant oranges and reds to
capture the energy and diversity of a lush, colorful underwater ecosystem. The warm tones
evoke the glow of sunlight filtering through the water, while sweeping gestures suggest the
undulating motion of seagrasses and other marine vegetation. Organic, biomorphic shapes
move across the canvas, hinting at the myriad lifeforms that thrive within this vibrant habitat.
In contrast, “Marine Habitat” explores the more muted, atmospheric qualities of a submerged
environment. Soft washes of gray and purple create a contemplative, hazy mood, evoking the
filtered light and tranquil currents of an estuary. Gentler, feathery brushstrokes convey the
graceful sway of aquatic plants, while abstracted forms suggest the presence of diverse
organisms beneath the surface.
These paintings are the result of my deep appreciation for the ocean. My hope is that they will
inspire others to take notice of the beauty and fragility of our marine environments, and to play
a role in protecting them for the future.
Artist Biography:
Nedret Andre is a contemporary artist in Boston’s South End district. Her abstract art focuses
on ocean life within seagrass habitats. The inspiration for her gestural paintings come from
being out in the field with scientists and helping with seagrass restoration efforts in
Massachusetts. She received her BFA in Painting at Massachusetts College of Art and her MFA
from Maine College of Art. Nedret’s solo shows have included: Beacon Gallery, Sara Nightingale
Gallery, Chashama Spaces NY, Copley Square Hotel’s Art Square Gallery, FP3 Gallery, Enso
Gallery, Hess Gallery, Artlery, Boston University, Stetson Gallery, and Touch Gallery. Her group
shows have included: Monmouth Museum, Danforth Museum, Walsingham Gallery, Carole Calo
Gallery, Soprafina Gallery, Kingston Gallery, and Piano Craft Gallery. Her works are in global
collections including Egypt, France, Germany, Korea, Norway, Turkey, Switzerland and the UK.
In addition, her paintings have been acquired by Mount Auburn Hospital, Cape Cod Hospital,
and Danvers Bank, and are included in the deCordova Museum Corporate Art Loan Program.
Two of he paintings are in a Public Arts Collection at Lasell Village. She is also collected by
Sunrise Senior Living’s Public Art Collection. Nedret’s paintings have also been reviewed in Art
New England, ArtScope Magazine, and IFDA New England.
Website: http://www.nedretandre.com
Month: August 2025 – September 2025
Artist: Jennifer Liston Munson
(Curated by beth kantrowitz/projects)
Exhibit: SOMETHING BORROWED
Dates:
Exhibit Opening Reception Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 6pm to 8pm
Studio Hours:
- Artist Talk, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 6pm
Exhibit Closing Reception Date: TBD
Artist Statement:
As a museum worker, I have a deep and intimate history
with extraordinary works of art across cultures and time.
The connection is not only with the material piece, it
is also with the makers, often unknown, who touched and
formed the artifacts. Hand-worked resin surfaces hold images
of objects in suspended time to question historical collection
practices, the legitimacy of ownership, the complexities of
narratives, and the notion of belonging.
Artist Bio:
Jennifer Liston Munson is a Boston area artist who
was born in New York and grew up in Los Angeles. She
received an MFA from the School of the Museum of Fine
Arts at Tufts University and a BFA from Massachusetts
College of Art and Design. Jennifer studied painting at
Loughborough College of Art and Design in England.
She received a Traveling Scholar fellowship culminating
with a show at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Her work is held in private and corporate collections.
Jennifer teaches at the SMFA at Tufts University
and has an exhibition design practice that focuses
on place-making for historic and contemporary art
objects in museums and galleries.
Website:
http://www.drive-byprojects.com/
Opening Reception:
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Exhibition Artist Calendar:
| Year | Month ID | Month | Artist Last Name | Artist First Name | Medium |
| 2024 | 1 | January | Lieberherr | Ruth | |
| 2024 | 2 | February | Veron | Irina | |
| 2024 | 3 | March | Veron | Irina | |
| 2024 | 4 | April | Delaunay-Danizio | Anne-Marie | |
| 2024 | 5 | May | Delaunay-Danizio | Anne-Marie | |
| 2024 | 6 | June | Hilt | Mary | |
| 2024 | 7 | July | Hilt | Mary | |
| 2024 | 8 | August | |||
| 2024 | 9 | September | |||
| 2024 | 10 | October | Carney | Chuck | Nature Photography |
| 2024 | 11 | November | Carney | Chuck | Nature Photography |
| 2024 | 12 | December | Andre | Nedret | |
| 2025 | 1 | January | Andre | Nedret | |
| 2025 | 2 | February | Pearce | Herb | Multi-media |
| 2025 | 3 | March | Pearce | Herb | Multi-media |
| 2025 | 4 | April | Bilodeau-Raposa | Lilly | |
| 2025 | 5 | May | Bilodeau-Raposa | Lilly | |
| 2025 | 6 | June | Ray | Rahul | |
| 2025 | 7 | July | Ray | Rahul | |
| 2025 | 8 | August | Munson | Jennifer | |
| 2025 | 9 | September | Munson | Jennifer | |
| 2025 | 10 | October | Lieberherr | Ruth | |
| 2025 | 11 | November | Lieberherr | Ruth | |
| 2025 | 12 | December | Heghinian-Walzer | Sirarpi | Oils, Acrylics, Inks, and Pastels |
| 2026 | 1 | January | Heghinian-Walzer | Sirarpi | Oils, Acrylics, Inks, and Pastels |
| 2026 | 2 | February | |||
| 2026 | 3 | March | |||
| 2026 | 4 | April | Veron | Irina | |
| 2026 | 5 | May | Veron | Irina | |
| 2026 | 6 | June | |||
| 2026 | 7 | July | |||
| 2026 | 8 | August | |||
| 2026 | 9 | September | |||
| 2026 | 10 | October | Rose | Isabella | |
| 2026 | 11 | November | Rose | Isabella | |
| 2026 | 12 | December | |||
| 2027 | 1 | January |