“BOTTOMED OUT”: This work by Michael Berardesco is featured in “Chasing Light,” his joint exhibition with Nancy Lloyd, on view November 6-30 at Artists’ Gallery in Lambertville. An opening reception is on November 7 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Artists’ Gallery, 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville, will present “Chasing Light,” an exhibition of work by the two newest members of the gallery, Michael Berardesco and Nancy Lloyd. It runs from November 6-30 and can be viewed Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
An opening reception is on Friday, November 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. and a meet the artists reception is on Saturday, November 15 from 2 to 5 p.m.
With a career spanning over 50 years, award-winning artist and instructor Berardesco draws inspiration for his original paintings by discovering texture in the quiet corners of life. It could be an object almost buried in the shadows, the lingering silence of an abandoned room, or the steamy smell of boiling Jersey cherrystones.
Berardesco’s muted color palette, distinctive style, and attention to detail evoke a feeling of tranquility in his imagery. His curiosity about the thought processes and reasoning behind man-made creations is evident in much of his work, as is his strong understanding of three dimensional structure and space.
“When I find something that might be a good subject for a painting, what really grabs my attention is the story it has to tell,” said Berardesco. “I want to know what series of events led to this moment in time.”
Lloyd said, “Drawn to light in the dark or as it works its way through shadows, in my painting, I hope to capture light and provide a luminescent image, whether that be glowing objects or capturing the light as it illuminates a scene.”
Lloyd works with translucent paints in layers, with a limited palette, creating tonalist paintings. Most recently, she has been experimenting with acrylic ink underpaintings. Along with her main mentor, David Dunlop, her inspirations are JMW Turner, along with George Inness. Recently, she has discovered the art of Ralph Blakelock and Albert Pinkham Ryder.
Lloyd has traveled around the world, calling many locations “home,” including 12 years spent internationally in England, the Philippines, and Hong Kong. She moved to her current home in Solebury, Pa., in 2007. She has been painting in oils since 1993 and enjoys all types of subject matter. She also works in encaustics, collagraphs, monoprints and collages.
For more information, visit lambertvillearts.com.