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Patricia Wilder: Life in Color

Patricia Wilder: Life in Color

Exhibition Dates:

June 15, 2023 -
July 26, 2023

Reception Date:

June 17, 2023 - 3:00 PM

Other Exhibition Events:

Ticketed Preview Event:
Friday, June 16, 2023

Artists Included:

Patricia Wilder

Patricia Wilder: Life in Color

This exhibition celebrates the life and photographic works of Patricia Wilder (1941-2020). Throughout her career, Patricia produced evocative and increasingly abstract images of natural colors and forms. In 2020, she had planned 10 exhibitions at art shows across the Northeast. This exhibition is drawn from the material she printed and framed in 2019 and 2020.

"Photography is the vehicle through which I try to capture my own experience of connection with the ordinary world, and convey that experience to the viewer. The subjects in the images are shown as they were found, without the use of filters or manipulation of elements or colors. The saturated colors are achieved through film choice, paper selection and optimum natural light. I invite each viewer to engage with the image in a way that is unique to their own sensibilities."—Patricia Wilder

The ticketed preview event on Friday, June 16 is sold out. If you were unable to reserve your ticket, we hope to see you at the opening reception on Saturday, June 17 from 3 to 6 p.m.
This exhibition is made possible in part by the Rochester Area Community Foundation.
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Closed between exhibitions

We are currently closed as we install a new exhibition Last Impressions, rare and rarely seen etchings by Robert Ernst Marx. Join us for the reception on Saturday, September 23 from 3 to 6 p.m.

You can also view our current online exhibition of paintings made during the third annual Plein Air in Clifton Springs event through 5 p.m. on Friday, September 22.

Closed 7/28 through 8/3:

We will be closed to the public Friday, July 28 through Thursday, August 4 as we install our next exhibition, Inspired By Nature. Please join us for the opening reception on Friday, August 4 from 5 to 8pm!

Opening Friday, August 4: Inspired by Nature