Artist Judy Atlas asks WHAT IF? in a new exhibit at New Haven’s City Gallery, on view June 5 - June 28. There will be an Opening Reception on Sunday, June 7 from 2 - 4 p.m., and an Artist Talk at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 28.
WHAT IF? is a collection of paintings and collages inspired by Modern Architecture and the work of architect Frank Gehry who passed away in December. “My painting process constantly asks and answers the question WHAT IF?, explains Atlas. “Experimenting with color, shape, line, movement and abstraction, each painting speaks to the initial inspiration in my own voice.” Her collages take this a step further, as she cuts up and re-uses older paintings in new and contemplative ways.
Atlas is an abstract artist whose paintings, monotypes and collages are expressions of the patterns, shapes and movements found in nature and everyday life. Her work relates to places and landscapes, real and imagined, external and internal. Atlas taught watercolor painting, collage, and abstract painting courses at the Creative Arts Workshop in New Haven for 22 years, retiring in 2020. She has been a member of City Gallery since 2008. Her work has been featured in numerous solo, group, and juried shows throughout New England.
The exhibit WHAT IF?, the Opening Reception and Artist Talk are free and open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. For further information please contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.