"Abstract Connections" Opening Reception

The MC Erny Gallery at WHQR is pleased to announce the opening of “Abstract Connections,” featuring artwork from Mary Donahoe and Rebecca Humphrey
MC Erny Gallery at WHQR will host the opening reception of “Abstract Connections” on Friday, November 22, 2024, from 6-9 pm. As part of Arts Council of Wilmington’s Fourth Friday Gallery Night, guests are encouraged to meet artists, and station staff, and to enjoy art, wine, and light refreshments. “Abstract Connections” will hold an additional closing reception on December 27, 2024.
The MC Erny Gallery at WHQR is located at 254 N. Front Street in downtown Wilmington on the third floor.
About the Artists:
Mary Donahoe’s acrylic paintings draw the viewer inward, inviting an emotive journey shaped by her architectural background and diverse art practices. Her compositions evoke personal introspection, blending colors and forms to capture the essence of an inner landscape.
Rebecca Humphrey’s smaller, mixed-media works, crafted from found objects like her father’s deconstructed watch, sea glass, and handmade paper, act as “fossils” of memories and emotions. Her artistic approach and background as an educator bring a tactile, nostalgic quality to her pieces, grounding them in personal history and universal themes.
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