Woodbury - Studio Hill Gallery, 507 Main ST S, Woodbury, will host an Opening Reception for a new art show “Interior Landscape of the Self”, featuring works by Roxbury, Ct artist Theresa Bates.  

Roxbury, CT visual artist Theresa Bates created this body of work over the past year, 2023-2024. A year of much change and introspection.  She began each piece loosely sketching versions of herself in charcoal. Then created environments with colorful patterns in acrylic paint and collage papers to add more texture.  “I intentionally left my figures faceless, symbolic of leaving off the masks I wear into the world”, explained Theresa. “This helped me create a safe place to freely express my deepest emotions, and travel to my inner landscape of self. It truly was a cathartic journey.”  Meet Theresa during the opening reception from 5p-7p and see her vast and diverse body of work, large and small.

 Theresa Bates is an artist, educator, and yoga instructor, currently living and working in CT and NY. Her inspiration has many facets, nature being one facet and for this work, introspection.  After graduating from SUNY Purchase and The Art Students League in NYC, Theresa pursued a career in the arts. Her mixed media paintings have been shown in many wonderful venues throughout NYC and the Tri-State area. Her work can be found in private collections throughout the United Sates and Europe.

The show opens on Saturday June 22nd and will run through Sunday August 10, 2024. An Opening Reception to meet the artist will take place on Saturday June 22nd, from 5pm to 7pm.

The Gallery is open Thursday through Saturdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays 12pm to 5pm, and by appointment. For more information, call 203-405-6500, email ncascini@studiohillct.com. Follow Studio Hill on Instagram and Facebook @studiohillct.