At the opening of the “Rainbow in the Dark” exhibit at MoCA Westport on Saturday were, from left, curator Emann Odufu, artist Anselm Reyle, Valetin Hertwick, Ruth Mannes, the museum’s executive director; Liz Leggett, exhibitions director; Katie Conte, Cynthia Dempster (in back), Anne Greenberg, Agata Tria, Kristen Young, Caroline Casey (in back) and Emily Thompson.
Guests at the opening of the “Rainbow in the Dark” exhibit inspect Anselm Reyle’s work. “Straw Bales.” At right, Metta Kahlishwayo and Xoli Ngcoza were among the Saturday reception attendees. / Contributed photos by Katie Conte

WESTPORT — “Rainbow in the Dark,” an exhibition of work by German contemporary artist Anselm Reyle — featuring neon colors and light — opened Saturday evening at MoCA Westport.

The exhibit runs through May 28 at the museum, 19 Newtown Turnpike.

Both the artist and Emann Odufu, the exhibit curator, were on hand for the opening reception.

The exhibition includes 20 of Reyle’s works, including a site-specific neon exhibition. The works feature fluorescent colors, recycled objects and reflective materials such as foil, glitter and mirrors.

On hand at the “Rainbow in the Dark” opening reception at MoCA Westport were, photos from left: David and Samantha Yanks; Jeff Sussman and Stella Quebeta, and First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker with Zac Mathias.

The artist’s foil and strip paintings and his sculptures are fashioned from “remnants of consumer society, discarded materials, symbols of urbanity and industrial change,” according to a publicity release for the show.

Docent-led tours are held at 1 p.m. Thursdays. Drop-in docent-led tours are available every Saturday and Sunday, including a Sunday drop-in interactive tour for families. Advance registration is not required; tours included in museum admission.

For more information about the exhibition and related “Cocktails and Conversation” programs, visit the MoCA Westport website or call 203-222-7070.

Art by Anselm Reyle, on exhibit at MoCA Westport through May 28, includes untitled pieces, at left, mixed media on acrylic glass, and right, a mixed media work of neon, cable and acrylic glass. / Contributed photos

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