Plainsboro Library presents an exhibit of acrylic and mixed media paintings, handmade jewelry, hand painted silk scarves, and crafts created by Vasundhara Bharatiya, a Plainsboro resident. The exhibit, rich with traditional Indian imagery, coincides with the annual Diwali workshops. An art reception will be held on Thursday, October 24, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Bharatiya’s paintings are heavily textured — giving them a slightly 3 D effect — and incorporate a variety of materials such as sand, beads, and threads. The artist is self-taught, and she credits her late mother with her art instruction and guidance.
Bharatiya has lived in Plainsboro for the past five years with her husband and two children, who are students in the WW-P school system. She sells her art through Artemis Boutique in Forrestal Village and also creates custom artwork for her clients. The exhibit is on view to November 20.
This year, Diwali workshops will include activities such as decorating clay diyas and making paper lanterns, henna design application, and instruction on how to wear a sari. They will take place on the third floor from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m.
Diwali Celebration, Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street. Thursday, October 24, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. An evening of art and Diwali workshops includes an opening reception for the art of Vasundhara Bharatiya. Free. 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/plainsboro.
David Olson, a teacher of special education teacher at High School North and a Plainsboro resident for 17 years, also has an exhibit. His collection features formal pen and ink pieces as well as imaginative cartoons that display detail and style. An art reception will be held on Sunday, October 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. The show is on view to October 23.
Olson experiments with what he calls the “jazz” — the possibilities of the free flow of line and form. He works with graphite, colored pencil, pastels, and pen and ink, and his favorite subjects include people, old barns, and his own characters.
Art Exhibit, Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street. Sunday, October 13, 2 to 4 p.m. Opening reception for an exhibit of formal pen and ink pieces and imaginative cartoons by David Olson. On view to October 23. 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/plainsboro.
Artists from West Windsor and Plainsboro exhibit in “Legendary Locations,” a juried show at South Brunswick Gallery. The meet the artists reception is Friday, October 11, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
The theme embraces works related to locations where events occurred, who was there, the architecture, and what happened. Works inspired by the Mapleton Preserve in Kingston were especially welcomed, as the Friends of the Princeton Nursery Lands is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of Princeton Nurseries. Exhibiting artists include Tari Pantaleo and Ellen Veden of Plainsboro, and Gerald Spieldman of West Windsor.
Art Exhibit, South Brunswick Arts Commission, South Brunswick Municipal Building, 540 Route 522, Monmouth Junction. Friday, October 11, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Opening reception for “Legendary Locations,” an exhibit celebrating the 100th anniversary of Princeton Nurseries. On view to January 7. 732-329-4000.
