“LOW TIDE GATHERING”: One of many landscape paintings by Paul Mordetsky that will be on display at the Arts Council of Princeton from Friday, June 5, through Saturday, June 13. An opening reception is on June 5, from 5 to 7 p.m.
The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) will present “Paul Mordetsky is Moving to Miami,” a one-week exhibition showcasing works by Hightstown artist Paul Mordetsky, Friday, June 5 through Saturday, June 13.
This special pop-up exhibition invites audiences to explore and collect original works by Mordetsky before his move from New Jersey to Florida. Over the course of his career, Mordetsky has worked in both portraiture and landscape, with landscape becoming his primary focus in recent years. His pull to landscape stems from both metaphorical and formal interests — he is drawn to expansive forms in luminous light. His work transports viewers into spaces where the “where” becomes secondary to mood, atmosphere, and emptiness. This limited-time sale will feature framed and unframed paintings at accessible price points, with a portion of proceeds benefiting ACP’s community programs.
A gallery opening will be held on June 5, from 5 to 7 p.m., free and open to all.
GEORGE POP-UP SHOW: This work by Thomas George is one of many that will that will be available to collect at the Arts Council of Princeton from Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21.
In the Taplin Gallery, following Mordetsky’s pop-up, is a chance to collect original works by artist Thomas George (1918–2014). From Friday, June 19, through Sunday, June 21, the ACP will host a special sale of
his artwork in partnership with his sons, John and Geoff George.
A longtime Princeton resident, Thomas George’s prolific career spanned the globe, drawing inspiration from Japan, China, Norway, and here in Central Jersey. His work is featured in the permanent collections of institutions including the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney, and the Tate. This limited-time sale will offer woodcuts, prints, drawings, oils, pastels, and watercolors — from informal sketches to framed pieces — at accessible price points, with a portion of proceeds benefiting ACP’s community programs.
A gallery opening will be held on Friday, June 19, from 5-7pm and all are welcome.
Also on view at ACP:
“Life in Harmony: Mandalas by Anamika Sinha” will be on view in the Siegal Gallery June 5-July 3. Mandala artwork symbolizes harmony, balance, and the interconnectedness of life. Intricate patterns radiate from the center, representing unity and cosmic order. With vibrant colors and sacred geometry, these works invite viewers into a meditative space, offering a visual journey toward inner peace and spiritual energy.
“Commit to Memory: The Precipice of Extinction by Cheryl Gross” will be on display June 5-July 3 in the Lower Level Gallery. This multi-platform exhibition offers a social commentary on the shifting and potential disappearance of our culture, using animals as metaphors. With an emphasis on both social relevance and visual impact, Gross uses imagery of endangered species to create a multimedia, graphic audiovisual representation of a society teetering on the verge of collapse. These depictions position animal species as victims, illustrating the decline of the American democratic system. The recurring use of the word “extinction” throughout the narrative serves as a conceptual framework for the project.
Opening receptions for the Siegal Gallery and Lower Level Gallery exhibitions will be held on Friday, June 5, from 5 to7 p.m. and are free and open to the public.
The Arts Council of Princeton is at 102 Witherspoon Street. For more information, visit artscouncil
ofprinceton.org or call (609) 924-8777.