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SUMMARY:The Familiar Reimagined: Artwork by Eddie Bruckner
DESCRIPTION:WSA exhibiting member and contemporary artist Eddie Bruckner invites the public to experience “The Familiar Reimagined: Artwork by Eddie Bruckner\,” a solo exhibition on view at the Wellesley Free Library\, 530 Washington St.\, Wellesley\, MA 20482\, from September 3 through September 30\, 2026. \nThe public is invited to attend the Artist’s Reception on Wednesday\, September 9\, 2026\, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the artist\, learn about the inspiration behind the paintings\, and enjoy light refreshments while viewing the exhibition. \nThrough bold color\, dynamic composition\, and a contemporary visual language rooted in Pop Art\, Bruckner explores how the images that surround us—from iconic landmarks and everyday objects to symbols of popular culture—become part of our collective memory. His paintings invite viewers to pause and reconsider the familiar\, revealing new stories\, emotions\, and connections within subjects that often go unnoticed. The exhibition’s title\, The Familiar Reimagined\, reflects Bruckner’s artistic approach. Rather than simply depicting recognizable imagery\, he transforms ordinary subjects into vibrant works that celebrate nostalgia\, curiosity\, and imagination. By reinterpreting places\, objects\, and cultural icons that connect us through shared experience\, his paintings encourage viewers to see the commonplace with fresh eyes and discover new meaning in what they thought they already knew. \nAmong the exhibition’s highlights are Bruckner’s celebrated paintings of Boston’s iconic CITGO Sign\, which reinterpret one of New England’s most recognizable landmarks through vibrant color and expressive composition. The exhibition also debuts several never-before-seen paintings\, offering visitors an opportunity to experience his newest work alongside a selection of recent favorites. \nWhether visitors are longtime followers of Bruckner’s work or encountering it for the first time\, The Familiar Reimagined offers an engaging experience that celebrates the enduring power of visual storytelling and reminds us that even the most familiar images can reveal something entirely new. \nExhibition Dates: September 3–30\, 2026\nArtist Reception: Wednesday\, September 9\, 2026; 6:30–8:30 pm; 530 Washington St.\, Wellesley\, MA \nAbout the Artist\nEddie Bruckner is a Needham\, Massachusetts-based contemporary artist whose bold acrylic paintings reinterpret everyday subjects through the lens of Pop Art. Drawing inspiration from iconic landmarks\, nostalgic imagery\, and the visual culture that shapes our shared experiences\, his work combines vibrant color\, graphic composition\, and a sense of playfulness to encourage viewers to see familiar subjects in new ways. His paintings of Boston’s iconic CITGO Sign have become among his most recognized works\, celebrating one of the city’s most beloved landmarks through a fresh contemporary perspective. He also teaches private art lessons\, sharing his passion for creativity with aspiring artists of all abilities. \nFor more information\, visit EddieBruckner.com.
URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/the-familiar-reimagined-artwork-by-eddie-bruckner/
LOCATION:Wellesley Free Library\, 530 Washington Street\, Wellesley\, MA\, 02482\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Individual Artist Event
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SUMMARY:Artist Demo with Don Demers: "The Breaking Sea"
DESCRIPTION:“The Breaking Sea”\n\nDemonstration with Don Demers \nThe Wellesley Society of Artists in partnership with the Wellesley Free Library welcome artist Don Demers for a painting demonstration\, The Breaking Sea” on November 8th at 1:30pm. The demo will include the presentation of a small sketch from which he will work into a 16”x 24” oil painting. The scene will portray waves breaking on a shoreline. Don will narrate throughout and explain that he typically does not work from photographs\, but from sketches and studies he does on location. This is a unique opportunity to see Don Demers at work. He is a master at painting the elusive nature of the ocean. \n  \nAbout Don Demers… \n\nDonald Demers is considered to be one of the finest marine and landscape painters in America.The exemplary level of Don’s paintings has placed them in some of the most prestigious public and private collections in the country. Don Demers is a highly sought after instructor and his teaching has taken him around the United States and Europe. His work as an illustrator has been honored four times in the annual exhibition of the Society of Illustrators. Don’s marine paintings have garnered him a record 21 awards at the Mystic International Marine Exhibition including the prestigious Rudolph J. Schaefer Award. He has received awards for his landscape painting from the Joan Irving Museum in Irvine\, California\, the Laguna Plein Air Invitational and from The Guild of Boston Artists. Don is a Fellow of the American Society of Marine Artists\, an elected member of the Guild of Boston Artists\, a Signature member of the Plein Air Painters of America\, an elected member of the Salmagundi Club and an elected member of the California Art Club. \n\n  \n 
URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/artist-demo-with-don-demers-the-breaking-sea/
LOCATION:Wellesley Free Library\, 530 Washington Street\, Wellesley\, MA\, 02482\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,WSA Organization Event
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