137th Annual Exhibition

When It Rains It Pours mixed media on canvas 36 x 36 I used various fabrics, gel medium, and acrylic to create this work, laying out the material first with no particular direction in mind. As with many of my works, the connection to the landscape becomes evident and often serves as a metaphor for what is happening culturally and socially. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

The Battle of Bunker Hill acrylic 70 x 64 This work commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. I am deeply touched by the story of my ancestor, Ralph Hemenway, a man of 23, who died at the Battle of Bunker Hill fighting for freedom from tyranny. He left 3 young children behind but we will never forget his sacrifice. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Who's Zoomin' Who acrylic, conte, and paper on canvas 56 x 36 Who’s Zoomin’ Who, is an expression of self-awareness. Mirror images cut from designer wallpaper dance uninhibitedly on a background of roughly textured acrylic mediums. An allegory of self-reflection, the figures dissolve into each other creating a borderless blend of energy. The sea creature patterned wallpaper is used to express the ever-changing rhythm of life and random nature of one’s introspection. Subtle shading informs the mass and volume of the figures. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Recycling Plastic Is A Myth screen-printed on cloth 34 x 43 As far back as I can remember we’ve been told that if we throw all plastic into the blue recycling can, it goes off to become new plastic. Wrong! In actuality 80% of plastic goes into the landfill or is sold to brokers and shipped overseas; 12 % is incinerated emitting toxic fumes into poor neighborhoods who have neither time nor money to fight it and just 8% is actually recycled. What’s a consumer to do? REFUSE plastic. REUSE glass, wood, aluminum, bamboo. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Runaway assemblage 5.25 x 2.5 x 7.5 In this painting, I used a calligraphic style of mark-making to explore the rhythm of a waterfall and its movement down a luxurious glen. The water ripples and splashes on its way to shoot forth in a glorious spray over the edge. Its vibrancy is echoed in the surrounding landscape. I used a tall, thin format to enhance the elegance of the waterfall, with rocks and ledges adding shape and structure to the water’s journey. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Pushing the Envelope mixed media 22.5 x 14.5 These scrolls speak autobiographically about my life and passions. I am inspired by the mystery, magic, and beauty of nature, and by world cultures and languages. Layered with patterns, symbols, metaphors, and archetypes, these pieces unite disparate worlds into new relationships—revealing the interconnectedness of nature, life, spirit, and time, all awaiting your insight and interpretation. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Exposure printmaking: akua ink on arnheim paper 24 x 18 My work explores themes of perception, identity, and cultural norms. Since the pandemic, I have been incorporating masks, braille, hair, sandpaper, veils, hijabs and materials of everyday life in a series of monotypes entitled "Who Sees?" to explore how we hide or reveal ourselves. How do we perceive women or men when they are veiled or masked? Are they disempowered or empowered? Do the masks/veils offer freedom or protection or bondage? The images that I create are multilayered, pushing us to delve deeper into this subject. “Who Sees” simultaneously draws you in and pushes you away. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Selfie terracotta ceramics sculpture 20 x 18 x 1 Selfie, my body part, natural size , made out of my favorite terracotta, which is close to human skin color Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Central Park Stroll oil painting 20 x 17 This painting was inspired by a late afternoon walk through Central Park when the low sun transformed an ordinary path into something luminous and unforgettable. I was drawn to the long shadows, glowing trees, and the quiet rhythm of people moving through the light. Rather than describe every detail, I wanted to capture the feeling of that moment like the warmth, stillness, and sense of connection found in everyday life. Using expressive brushwork and layered color, I focused on atmosphere and the way light can shape both a place and our experience of it. My hope is that viewers are reminded of their own simple, beautiful moments outdoors when the world feels peaceful and full of possibility. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Portrait in Blue oil on arches oil paper 12 x 12 Self Portraiture keeps me honest and in touch with the artist within. I have pursued this subject matter throughout my painting career. This piece was painted on Arches oil paper, entirely with palette knives, allowing a freedom with each stroke. The vibrant colors reflect a distinctively personal mood equal to that freedom. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

8+ South of the Mid-Hudson Bridge hand-colored etching 11 x 14 The Rowing Prints are a series created to explore the sport of crew from the point of view of a rower and coach. They are drawn from mundane images of regular practice sessions usually at the crack of dawn on the Hudson River at Poughkeepsie. The etchings in this series are made on small plates etched into the copper of electronic circuit board blanks and hand colored with watercolors to achieve the atmosphere of the moment. I create images that are at once both realistic and nostalgic, aligned with the experience of rowers who ply the waters of the historic rowing venue today. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Liberty for Peace pen and colored pencil on paper 18.5  18.5 Fantasy Mandala series. A contemporary mandala, playfully interpreting our current world situation. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Dragon Fly stainless steel sculpture 23 x 10 x 9 My decision to design a boot stems from a fascination with the precision and technical mastery required by the form. Working with rigid, textured metal, I explored the intersection of the fragile and the resilient. My creative process focused on the tension between strength and weightlessness, leading me to adorn the boot with intricate, self-fabricated dragonflies and butterflies. Together, they symbolize transformation and freedom. This work reflects my passion for merging nature with technology, challenging the viewer to see a sculpture that exists at the boundary of fine art and question if it is a wearable design. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Shades of Cool colored pencil 30 x 23 "Shades of Cool," is a portrait of my son, David: arms crossed, head held high, and sporting hip sunglasses to emanate a cool and confident vibe. Folded arms display authority, power, and a "badass" persona. Sunglasses symbolize mystery, coolness, protection, and status, acting as a barrier that hides emotions and creates privacy while projecting confidence, power, and a rebellious or cool mindset. My composition intertwines the realistic and fantastical worlds, with the powerful, daring, use of vibrant complimentary colors to offset his jaunty, optimistic attitude. This dynamic pairing of orange and blue captures vibrancy and balance, excitement and serenity, as well as energy alongside peace, to evoke many shades of cool. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

The Raven bronze on steel base sculpture 18 x 16 x 12 Lee Hutt studied painting in Belgium as an undergraduate. There, her love of the classical traditions in art was encouraged. Pursuing a course in psychology, Lee received a masters degree in science from Columbia University. Lee continued taking art classes at the New School where she was influenced by the work of Jacob Lawrence and Chaim Gross. This piece was inspired by a raven that lived on a tree outside Lee's home in South Hadley. Sculpted from clay and cast in bronze at the Modern Art Foundry in Long Island City. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Ethereal Valley oil on cradled panel 18.25 x 14.25 The artwork depicts an alien landscape bathed in an ethereal, almost otherworldly glow. Much of my work is categorized as Magic Realism and it's an outgrowth of my work in Science Fiction and Fantasy illustration over the years. This piece was an approach to an alien environment that is far more otherworldly, however, my inspiration came from a place on Earth, The Valley of Dreams located in New Mexico. My formations are not exactly the same, they are varied and more surreal and I made a point to not copy any of the formations. The overall atmosphere is serene and yet awe inspiring. The piece suggests a sense of exploration, discovery and a hint of the vast unknown mysteries of the cosmos. Ethereal Valley was also chosen as an interior illustration for the March issue of Utopia Magazine. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

River Walkabout acrylic on raw canvas with black gesso and coffee 24 x 18 Inspired by and celebrating the Australian Aboriginal artists. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Azalea photograph 16 x 20 My focus lately has been on abandoned houses, buildings abandoned railway stations and cars, historical sites and nostalgia. As I age my focus is on "things that were" instead of "now things". It stirs my imagination to think about how these places, and things are no longer relevant, but at one time were alive and relevant. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Fists of Freedom acrylic, acrylic marker, & pen on canvas 10 x 10 The battle for equality is as old as time. We continue to experience the systematic dismantling of our hard-fought-for freedoms, even in this land we call ‘The Home of the Free’. Throughout time and history, women have led, educated, fought, conquered, ruled, and birthed nations. Be inspired to dig your heels in. This is a sliver of time, while not meaningless, a blight. It is a teaching moment. Like ephemeral work for us to paint over with the names of inspiring female leaders who will take us into our future. We learn from the past. We will remove the masks, learn the names, and change the laws. Freedoms will be granted. Leaders, crafted with care, will rise. A time for women to lead is here. This is not a question, but a demand. The world is long overdue for a nurturing hand of leadership and a woman’s touch. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Consider Strutting acrylic 24 x 36 I am always inspired by the music that's playing. Listening to Rachmaninov provided the energy and colors invoked in Consider Strutting. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Games of Life watercolor 36 x 51 The artwork expresses the notion that the games we play as children are intended to teach us life-coping skills such as flexibility, perseverance & resilience. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Steps to Serenity fiber art 40 x 30 I love photographing and recreating old doors wherever I travel. They are my portals to the world. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Still Wishing for Madam President mono-print with graphite, ink and pastel on paper 22 x 30 I work with my own image, something I can control to comment about those things outside our control. I started this piece on November 6, 2024, right after the defeat of Kamala Harris, which I found devastating. I wrote into it my feelings about the election and then my observations about the complete hijacking of our democracy by this current president. He represents a clear and present danger to us all. I had to write and draw my rage, instead of holding it in. I started with a photo polymer lithograph of a repeated self portrait, then drew and rubbed into the surface with graphite and pastel, ending with text, both hand written and stenciled in ink or graphite. I am still wishing…. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

21st Century Bitch sculpture: clay, repurposed electric components, on painted wood board 9 x 14 x 11 21st Century Bitch is a mixed media sculpture assemblage diorama reflecting on current AI controversies and genetic manipulation. The dog hybrids are organic and technological components Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Empty Chairs- yesterday's, today's, tomorrow's mixed media: oil on canvas, seed beads 24.5 x 24.5 Empty Chairs allow one to slip into the memories of someone who is gone and who has left an empty space in one's life. One knows that life is tenuous. Death is always the end product of life. To live is to die. All pondering on death is done by the living. All fear of death is felt by the living. Death is what makes life precious. Memories are what the living have of the dead. Memories are what enrich the lives of the living. This image is a non narrative exploration into empty spaces, empty spaces to be filled with memories. Considering the death of an individual leaves one to ponder the loss, the empty space that this individual has left for others-the living. The loss, the empty space, is what marks the death of the individual. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Searching watercolor 20 x 20 When working in an abstract manner, my first priority is the color direction, I am interested in working with. As an intuitive painter, I let my mood of the moment determine where the piece is going. I then add elements of design and images, such as letters and numbers in a subtle manner, to enhance the visual process. I am also concerned about the range of values I choose, as I am also a high contrast painter. In the end, I am looking for a pleasing arrangement of shapes and colors that will pull the viewer in! Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Summer in Italy oil on canvas 30 x 24.35 My landscape reflects the joy that I find in nature. This was a scene that I came across in Italy while traveling. I love the shadows and light that play upon the different surfaces. The textures also intrigue me. This is one part of the world that I love. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Untitled acrylic on paper 20 x 16 My work explores color, movement, and emotional energy through abstract acrylic painting. Using bold palettes and flowing shapes, I build compositions that evoke joy, curiosity, and a sense of visual rhythm. My background as a professional chef strongly influences my approach to color relationships and layering—much like cooking, I experiment with combinations to create balance, contrast, and unexpected harmony. Each of my pieces develops intuitively through multiple layers, allowing shapes and colors to interact until a dynamic composition emerges. I aim to create work that invites personal interpretation while offering viewers a moment of visual pleasure and emotional lift. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

The Chaos Within acrylic paint marker and ink on panel 13 x 13 Painted from life, "The Chaos Within" depicts a messy array of plants in a greenhouse. Bright corn plants in the foreground draw the eye into a darker mayhem of vines, leaves and flowers sunning themselves under a glass roof. I created this piece using acrylic paint marker and ink over the course of three morning sittings at Peckham's Greenhouse in Little Compton, Rhode Island. The title reflects not so much the subject of the painting but how I was feeling while creating it. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Spring Garden Passage oil on canvas 25 x 19.5 I went to see an indoor art collection, but what also enchanted me were the gardens. I found this bridge in a parklike setting that featured pine trees and a lazy brook flowing gently to a larger pond. The main feature is the stone bridge which allows for the passage of time and wonderment, as to where the bridge might be taking the viewer. The bridge and the rocks have sharp geometric shapes compared to the softness of the trees and flowing water. To complement all the green trees, I began with a warm majenta color as a base and painted the trees in cool greens leaving flecks of majenta to show through. The play of warm and cool colors adds liveliness to this tranquil scene. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

The Portal in Noyers oil on linen 15 x 17 Searching for new inspiration, I spent a 30 day artist residency in 2024 at La Porte Peinte in Noyers sur Serein, in Burgundy. Described as one of the 100 most beautiful villages in France, it's slower pace and supportive creative environment was a portal that opened me to new possibilities, new energy, and more joy in the creative process that remains with me to this day. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Summer Leaves printmaking: collagraph 23 x 18 This work explores the balance between control and letting go in the printmaking process. I began with simple gathered leaves, placing them onto the plate and running them through the press multiple times. Through that repetition and pressure, the forms started to shift—some areas held, while others dissolved. I’m drawn to how the deep greens and teals create a sense of depth and quiet immersion. Rather than depicting nature directly, the piece becomes a record of its imprint—where natural forms are both preserved and transformed through time, pressure, and material. It's a beautiful rendition of nature's best. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Young Woman oil on board 14 x 14 A young woman in contemplation, painted from life over the course of three weeks. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Nesting sculpture: felted wool and glazed ceramics 7 x 9.5 x 1.5 My work melds ceramics and felted wool. My sculptural practice began with ceramics—initially, figurative and then abstraction. Recently, I started incorporating felt into my work—creating felt from raw wool and shaping that material into sculptures. I was drawn to the contrast between the soft, fibrous quality of wool against the hard, glazed permanence of fired clay. Although that contrast remains evident in my works, the materials also serve each other, creating a unity that is further enhanced by the use of color—an element that is intrinsic to both materials. In Nesting, a ceramic form is held within layered folds of felt. The wool drapes around it, creating a protective structure—the soft enclosing the hard, the yielding sheltering the fixed. Rather than treating the materials as incompatible, the piece creates a symbiotic relationship between them, bound together with color. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Rebirth of the Awakening sculpture: white clay with 24k gold leaf 12 x 10 x 10 This sculpture was inspired by Michelangelo’s Slaves, whose unfinished forms powerfully express struggle, emergence, and release. I have always been moved by the way these figures seem to press outward from the stone, as if they are becoming visible before our eyes. That tension between confinement and freedom shaped my approach to this piece. In this work, I wanted to suggest a form in transition — emerging, resisting, and transforming. It speaks to endurance, vulnerability, and the quiet strength found in becoming. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Inheritance of Wings watercolor 17 x 21 In "Inheritance of Wings", I use menstrual blood as both material and meaning, something deeply personal, yet intentionally shared. By bringing it into the work, I confront the discomfort and stigma surrounding the female body, reframing it as something natural, powerful, and worthy of respect. A central figure shields herself as sparrows move around her, representing the presence of community and family. The piece reflects the experience of choosing growth, leaving harm, setting boundaries, or stepping into a different life and the resistance that can come from those closest to us. The act of shielding is not fear, but awareness. It is the quiet moment of protecting oneself while still moving forward. This work is about breaking cycles, holding onto your sense of self, and finding strength in becoming something different than what was expected. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Golden Hour oil on canvas 25 x 37 This painting explores a network of entangled vegetation in an imaginary tropical landscape. I try to capture light, entwined linear elements and brilliant color of these wild plant forms bursting with life. It's a symphony of movement, color and rhythmic mark-making that culminates in that ethereal light circulating in the center, pulsing with a spiritual energy. It becomes a metaphor for my inner landscape with its tangled network of nerves seeking balance and calm. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

South Mountain Trail pastel on paper 17 x 21 My artwork is an expression of the joy and peace I experience while enjoying nature. I choose to work with soft pastels because I love their versatility and directness of application. The beautiful pure pigments are perfect for depicting the way light plays off the colors and textures in nature. This pastel painting was inspired by a hike near my home in Rockland County, NY. I hope to convey not only the beauty of this scene but also the experience of the hike. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Red Blouse acrylic 10 x 20 For a long time I have been painting people, in train stations, in streets. This painting was inspired while watching people in an art gallery. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Crosses II collage 28 x 18 The work developed initially from the advertisement for aspirin for a miserable mother. It led me to consider the roles of religion and stereotypical gender roles in trapping us in a rigid societal framework. "Crosses" references the multiple meanings of cross depicted: anger, religion, cross-dressing. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Under Lock and Key charcoal on paper 24 x 18 Under Lock and Key reflects a state of emotional guardedness—the instinct to remain closed off out of fear of vulnerability and harm. The composition is deliberately constrained within an elongated vertical oval, echoed by a custom mat and enclosed within a metal frame, creating a physical and visual barrier that separates the viewer from the image. At the same time, there is an underlying sense of resilience. The sharp, unyielding forms suggest a kind of steadfastness—an ability to hold one’s ground without wavering. This tension between protection and endurance speaks to the complexity of self-preservation: the ways we shield ourselves, and the strength it takes to withstand what presses against us. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Laughing Lion mixed media: tile glitter, acrylic 14 x 17 I enjoy lions and made one laughing. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Freya Stark, Explorer and Writer acrylic on pad 21 x 16 I am currently creating a Strong Women series of expressionistic portraits of women, historical and contemporary, in some instances loosely based on photographs of those no longer living. I work in a style that I feel is immediate rather than studied, one that will capture the essence of the subject. Some exhibited works have included Toni Morrisson, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Colette, Joan Didion, and Kamala Harris among others. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Heavenly Morning Glories oil on canvas 18 x 14 I am always inspired by the beauty of nature. I love the colors and shapes of these morning glories My paintings express my fascination with the mysteries, rhythms, and patterns of the natural world. Through light, color and composition I seek to share a spiritual/sensual voyage and to capture with immediacy moods and feelings. My technique combines the best features of abstraction with organic representational imagery. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

On the Rocks oil 16 x 20 The churning waters disappearing into the distant fog and the crashing waves on the rocky Maine coast conjured up thoughts of the turmoil of life and how powerless and insignificant we are. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Toying with Evolution mixed media: oil, acrylic on four joined canvases and found objects on canvas (wooden nutcrackers) 21 x 24 “Toying with Evolution” traces the evolution of archetypal toys from bare primordial wooden nutcrackers to mass-produced icons like the Stormtrooper, Captain America, and the classic soldier. The work explores how the war games children play and images of heroism and innocence circulate and adapt, while the essence of play and the spirit of conflict remain constant across the ages, keeping pace with the evolution of warfare. A cartoon-like swirl animates the progression across the panels, while ghostly paint seeps from the reverse unseen side of one of the canvases, hinting at an unseen player shaping the narrative. This four-paneled sculptural canvas construction creates a layered narrative and forms part of my ongoing practice of presenting multiple viewpoints and versions of the same theme simultaneously. The multi-sided, constructed-and-undone structure demands active multi-perspective viewing, inviting the observer to decode the layered relationships between raw object and painted surface. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

No Safe Place printmaking 18 x 15.5 My current work investigates the nature of communication - natural, political, interpersonal and geographical - to see how they attune to each other and hold the whole intact or fail and misfire. I use various printmaking methods like a cook would mix ingredients. Serigraph is great for opaque predictable outcomes. Monotypes give fuzzy mystical nuances and intaglio gives me the pressed impressions and deep grooved stories I like to entwine with other layers. The inherent notion of trust in systems as safety nets, protection and comfort is currently a consideration for every American given current political policy makers. It is only with scrutiny and discernment that we can examine which systems we have become complacent about saving or redeeming. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Isaac Woodard Man with No Eyes (square) oil on panel 18 x 18 Isaac Woodard was beaten and blinded by law enforcement as he was returning home from military service in 1946. His horrific maiming called national attention to the brutality against black men in the American south and spurred the movement towards civil rights. This work is my humble plea for enlightenment to emerge from darkness. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.    

Ghost Town in Tucany photography 24 x 34 Intrigued by an abandoned town in Tuscany, I loved the last signs of humanity--four chairs situated in a grouping that suggested neighbors gathering to talk. The surrounding mottled paint-textured walls paired with these chairs inspired me to capture this photograph. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.