Murray Archibald’s HEARTworks solo exhibition to open Aug. 8
Gallery 50 will host “HEARTworks,” an exhibition of new paintings by Murray Archibald, from Friday, Aug. 8 to Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 50A Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth Beach.
The solo exhibit opens with a reception from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Aug. 8. Inspired by themes of love, connection and diversity, the show is a celebration of unity, peace and shared humanity in a world where messages of division too often overshadow more reasonable voices.
“HEARTworks is about love. Especially the kind of love that can help us transcend our differences, diffuse our smaller arguments, and show us that we are all part of a greater family. I don’t believe this means we have to defer in any way to those who oppose us, or give certain ideas credence. But if we begin with love and forgiveness, perhaps we can open up some lines of positive communication and respect,” said Archibald.
“I almost called the exhibit The Big Love Show, because it’s about that extraordinary kind of love that helps us step through the invisible walls that divide us.”
Gallery 50 organizers are excited to have Archibald’s work featured in its summer lineup. HEARTworks is Archibald’s 26th solo exhibition, and his first at Gallery 50. Archibald is the co-founder of CAMP Rehoboth, the LGBTQ+ community center in Rehoboth Beach. His work is held in many private and public collections, including the Biggs Art Museum in Dover.
