LIFESTORIES IN REVERIE: This acrylic on paper work, titled “Into the Woods,” by artist and teacher Ann O’Connor is one of several on view in the exhibition “Reverie” opening at the Morpeth Contemporary, 43 West Broad St, in Hopewell, this Saturday, May 18. A reception for the artist will take place from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, call (609) 333-9393 or email: info@morpethcontemporary.com.

An exhibition of works by Ann O’Connor at the Morpeth Contemporary in Hopewell opens, Saturday, May 18, with a reception for the artist from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Titled “Reverie,” the exhibition features stories from the artist’s life via a series of paintings that were over twenty years in the making. The work reflects Ms. O’Connor’s deep-seated interest in indigenous cultures and the interdependence of humans and animals.

Sparked by a dream, her paintings include both the vibrant hues of India, where she was born to Irish parents, and the lush green of Ireland, where she continues to work.

Also a teacher of art, Ms. O’Connor founded Ballynakill Studios in North Connemara, an area on the west coast of Ireland where she ran workshops from 1990 to 2001.

Today, Ms. O’Connor spends time in both Ireland and India, as well as New Jersey. She continues to teach and make art, drawing on memories, her deep awareness and love of nature, the indigenous cultures with which she identifies, and reflections on her years of fusing these different worlds.

“Reverie” continues through June 15 at the Morpeth Contemporary, 43 West Broad St, Hopewell, N.J. 08525. For more information, call (609) 333.9393 or email: info@morpethcon
temporary.com.