Color is undoubtedly a major component in any artwork. Lana Santorelli Gallery’s next show, Kaleidoscope, focuses on artists who experiment with its effect. Yony Calderon’s bold color blocks and John Hampshire’s unexpected tonal juxtapositions create electrifying and vivid works. Heidi Thompson’s vibrant large-scale color fields project from afar, yet their striking textural depth also draws the viewer in close. Lubomir Tomaszewski, whose palette resides in the realm of calming earth tones, cultivates a more subtle technique of utilizing wood stains and iridescence. Whether riotous or refined, the use of color creates a distinct emotional response in each of the works in this exhibition.

Exhibiting Artists: Yony Calderon, Patricia Fabian, Sarah Fattori, David Ferris, Robin S. Halpern, John Hampshire, Candy le Sueur, Rachel Poulin, Lana Santorelli, Erik Sheets, Heidi Thompson, and Lubomir Tomaszewski

Lana Santorelli Gallery will host an opening reception for Kaleidoscope on Saturday, August 20th, 2011 from 6 to 9pm at 628 Washington Street. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday 11 am to 7 pm. Kaleidoscope runs through September 18th.