Princeton Public Library: ‘Threads of Coexistence’
"Threads of Coexistence,” an exhibit of paintings by Skillman-based artist Spriha Gupta, is on view through January 31 at Princeton Public Library. The mixed-media texture art, examines the delicate balance between humanity and nature.
An opening reception for the exhibit, where the artist will discuss her technique and the theme of the exhibit, takes place in the Newsroom on Thursday, December 11, from 6 to 7 p.m.
In her artist statement, Gupta says she is “strongly influenced by her Indian cultural roots” and “fearless in her use of colors.”
“Practicing intuitive painting, Spriha’s work becomes a journey through layers of texture, rhythm, and movement — a profound interpretation of the natural world,” the statement continues. “Layering acrylic paints with an array of elements such as modeling paste, gels, tree bark, cheesecloth and paper, (the artist) crafts compositions that possess both depth and fluidity giving a second life to them.”
The exhibit is on view in the Reading Room and History Hallway on the library’s second floor.
Princeton Public Library is located at 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.princetonlibrary.org.
Plainsboro Public Library: ‘Artwork by Liz Aubrey’
The Plainsboro Library presents “Artwork by Liz Aubrey” through December 31. A free opening reception and meet-the-artist event takes place Saturday, December 13, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Aubrey, a resident of the City of Bordentown, is a Greater Trenton artist noted for works depicting abstract interpretations of nature, open space, and industrial sites. Currently, she is working on a series of paintings on coffee filter paper.
She has exhibited at the New Jersey State Museum, Trenton City Museum, Prince Street Gallery in New York City, Muse Gallery in Philadelphia, Center for Contemporary Art in Bedminster, and the Pennswood Art Gallery in Pennsylvania.
In addition to being included in the Trenton Artists Workshop’s international exhibition in Moscow, she has participated in group shows featuring prominent American artists Mel Leipzig, Huey Lee Smith, Bernarda Bryson Shahn, Bob Birmelin and Jacob Landau.
Aubrey is a recipient of a Mercer County Purchase Award and has coordinated exhibitions with the Trenton’s Sage Coalition. She curates the current series of exhibitions at the Trenton Free Public Library and is on the exhibitions committee at The Trenton City Museum.
An opening reception and meet the artist is set for Saturday, December 13, 2 to 4 p.m. The events are free and open to the public.
Plainsboro Public Library is located at 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro Township. www.plainbsborolibrary.org.