“FUGUE”: This work by Kathleen Hurley Liao is featured in “Fascinating Rhythm,” her solo exhibition on view October 18 through December 6 at the Trenton Free Public Library. An artist reception is on October 18 from 2 to 4 p.m.
The Trenton Artists Workshop Association (TAWA) and the Trenton Free Public Library will present the exhibition “Fascinating Rhythm” at the Trenton Free Public Library from October 18 through December 6. This a continuation of the art series that showcases the talent of area artists that is slated to continue as an ongoing series. A meet the artist reception is set for Saturday, October 18 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Kathleen Hurley Liao is known for her innovative approach to mixed-media abstract art. An alumna of Barnard College, Columbia University (B.A. Anthropology), she began a transformative journey back to visual artistry in 2007. Liao’s work is rooted in spontaneity and energy. Each piece begins with automatic, unplanned marks — an instinctive starting point that allows the unexpected to emerge. Liao works in mixed media, combining materials like charcoal, graphite, acrylics, and oils to create visual abstracts that often take on a life of their own.
Notably, she was honored with a commission by the New Jersey Capital Philharmonic to create work for their performance of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition in 2023.
Liao was selected for a four-week Art Residency at Chateau d’Orquevaux in France, and recently completed a three-month residency in Busan, South Korea, organized by the Liquid Arts Network, Naughty Muse Studios, and Arise Artspace. She is also a recipient of the Outstanding West Windsor Artist award from the West Windsor Arts Council, and two Best in Printmaking awards from the Trenton City Museum. Liao maintains a studio in Hightstown.
TAWA is a Greater Trenton nonprofit organization and has a 40-year history organizing exhibits in such venues as the New Jersey State Museum, Trenton City Museum, Artworks Trenton, Prince Street Gallery in New York City, and more.
The Trenton Free Public Library is located at 120 Academy Street and is in the Creek2Canal Trenton Arts District. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on the library, call (609) 392-7188.
More information on the Trenton Artists Workshop Association can be found on the organization’s Facebook page.