Women in Print: Four Printmakers

Saturday, March 4 marks the opening of Women in Print: Four Printmakers, the latest exhibition in the Gallery at WREN. For this show, four New Hampshire printmakers share their reverence for the natural world through various printmaking techniques and four distinct styles. Rachel O’Meara grew up in rural New England, left for a few years, then returned. Primarily self-taught, she has been engaged with art-making for over thirty five years. Woodcut and linocut printmaking and oil painting are her primary media, but she has been known to dabble in watercolor and always has pencil and paper at the ready. Based in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Kathie Lovett works in the spirit of this place. With a BA in Art History, an MFA in Painting, and a long independent bookstore ownership behind her, 15 years ago Kathie decided to spend some dedicated time in the studio. Kelly Slater is a self-taught artist who specializes in figurative abstracts of the Northeastern landscape. Her particular obsession is trees—most recently old growth trees. Kelly's printmaking ranges from woodblock prints and drypoint engraving to painterly monotypes and mixed media collages. An avid gardener, Pam Smith’s inspiration comes from the natural beauty all around us. Her work ranges from botanical prints to whimsical collages, and combines traditional printmaking, painting and mixed media. Women in Print: Four Printmakers will be on view March 4 through April 30 in the Gallery at WREN, located at 2011 Main Street in Bethlehem, NH. The Gallery is open during WREN’s regular hours, Monday-Saturday 10 AM-5 PM (closed Wednesdays) and Sunday 10 AM-4 PM. The Adair Country Inn & Restaurant is the proud sponsor of the Gallery at WREN.