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10/18/2018 12:01 AMVisitors to the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library gallery will find Abundance!, a collection of new paper cuttings by Branford artist Martha Link Walsh, on display from Friday, Oct. 26 through Tuesday, Nov. 20. Walsh and fine art photographer Gaile Ramey will host an opening reception on Sunday, Nov. 4, from 4 to 6 p.m. as part of this joint exhibit sponsored by the Friends of the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library. Link Walsh will also give an artist’s talk on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. to talk about her inspiration and process for the two dozen images on display.
The dictionary describes abundance as a relative degree of plentifulness, an overflowing of riches. It’s an apt title for Walsh’s collection of new works, which were designed to burst from their frames with an exuberance of color and a depth of meaning. Walsh’s paper cuttings are layered in symbolism as well as texture and shadow, and this new collection features brilliant colors used throughout.
From the title piece, Abundance!, to her detailed renditions of flora and fauna, Walsh says “I hold deep gratitude for abundance—from the ever-present support of family, friends and loyal customers to the ongoing creative inspirations for my art. Color seems the most appropriate way to express that sense of plenty.”
Equal in its abundance, Gaile Ramey’s presentation of photographs highlight her observations of the vital, sublime power of natural phenomena surrounding us. Gallery visitors will witness her expression of nature’s power in her flower scanography, images of abstract natural forms, and the dynamism of human gathering.
The Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library is located at 146 Thimble Islands Road, Branford. For more information, call Martha Link Walsh at 203-481-3505 or visit www.marthalinkwalsh.com.