A look at works from all three featured artists, from left, Steve Moen, Linn Cassetta and Tom Kretsch

Arizona Tree_ by Steve Moen

Two Marsh Pools and Four Seagulls by Steve Moen

Along the Billy Goat Trail by Steve Moen

Galleggiante in Blu, Procida, Italy by Tom Kretsch

In Morning’s Soft Light, Bailey’s Island, Maine by Tom Kretsch

Harbor Reflections 5, Nice, France by Tom Kretsch

Celestial Egg by Linn Cassetta

Frozen Egg by Linn Cassetta

 

WESTPORT–Experience the works of three distinct artists – Steve Moen, Tom Kretsch and Linn Cassetta – in new exhibitions at The Westport Library, running through Oct. 5.

Three openings

Their works are on display in three galleries during library hours. Art lovers can also meet the artists at three receptions and discussions.

• Aug. 13: Steve Moen, Circling Back in the Library’s Sheffer Gallery (paintings)
• Aug. 27: Tom Kretsch, A Symphony of Color in the South Gallery (photography)
• Sept. 17: Linn Cassetta, Eggcentric in the Jesup Gallery (photographs, mixed media collage and encaustic prints)

Each reception will begin at 6 p.m. and will be followed at 7 p.m. by a conversation with Miggs Boroughs. 

Circling Back began with Moen’s visits back to Westport, where his childhood memories live in the tidal marshes and the rocks and boulders along the shore. 

“I begin with intuition, follow with exploration, and embrace the challenge of making something both thoughtful and felt,” Moen said. “In the end, I aim for a painting where composition and color speak deeply to the viewer.”

Kretsch’s photography “captures the quiet poetry of the land and sea and places in-between,” said an announcement from the library.

 “It is a great honor to have been given a chance to share my work here in this beautiful library,” Kretsch said. “Our family has lived in this vibrant town for just over 50 years, and it has truly been a sweet, special sanctuary to call home.”

Cassetta is fascinated with “an egg’s perfect shape and the power of what it represents,” according to her website. Her connection to eggs dates to some of her earlier experiences growing up in western Pennsylvania.

“At my aunt’s chicken farm, I’d sit for hours, mesmerized by the eggs going down the conveyor belt, enchanted by their perfection, enchanted by the calm I felt.” Cassetta said. “As a structure, it has magical qualities. A shape and form that has existed forever, it represents beginnings, hope, and perpetuity. An egg equals creation, simultaneously strong and fragile.”

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