Rehoboth Art League to host opening receptions Feb. 13
The Rehoboth Art League will present three new exhibitions in February: All Things Flight and Beautiful: Work by Allison Cosmos, Still Life and Landscape: Work by John Schisler, and Go Forward: Work by Michele Foster-Lucas.
The art league will host receptions for all three exhibitions from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 13, inviting anyone interested to visit the Corkran and Tubbs galleries to see these new shows.
The Corkran Gallery will display All Things Flight and Beautiful through Sunday, March 8. Cosmos presents a series of intricately painted scenes and portraits inspired by 17th-century chinoiserie, contemporary design and close observation of the natural world. Her work explores the intersection of traditional botanical beauty and modern storytelling through detailed botanicals, birds and symbolic elements. Each piece is painted by hand, and they often incorporate native, endangered or extinct species of flora and fauna. With lush palettes and layered compositions, Cosmos’ work evokes themes of history, scientific documentation, and imagined worlds, balancing heritage with innovation.
Also on view in the Corkran Gallery is Still Life and Landscape. Schisler’s work is grounded in traditional oil techniques influenced by the Dutch Masters and the teachings of Jacques Maroger. Using handmade materials including his own medium, black oil, varnish and ground pigments, Schisler paints primarily from life, allowing each composition to evolve organically over time. His still lifes emphasize color, light and composition, drawing viewers in before revealing subtle details meant to spark memory and personal connection. While classical still life has been a recent focus, Schisler continues to explore a wide range of subjects including wildlife, street scenes and nautical themes.
The Tubbs Gallery will host Go Forward. A compilation of Michele Foster-Lucas’s artwork created over several years, the exhibition reflects the artist’s journey across different mediums and themes. Through these works, Foster-Lucas encourages viewers to move forward, not only creatively, but in all pursuits.
