Underwater Fantasies on Exhibit at Art League Gallery

By Kristen McIntosh CONTRIBUTOR

Below the Surface, an exhibit of paintings by Judy Blahut will be on view at Art League Gallery from August 29-September 29. This collection of acrylic and charcoal paintings is Blahut’s colorful interpretation of underwater environments, balanced between realism and fractured, playful abstraction. These fantastical “waterscapes” are made of sinuous and lyrical forms bathed in translucent light.

Blahut is a lifelong painter inspired by natural forms and environments. This new series is an ode to water’s hidden beauty and power. “The weightiness of the water above gives the sense of being submerged, offering us the opportunity to appreciate our breath,” says Blahut. “The paintings are a celebration of breath, our life force, and the fragile relationship between life and death.”

An opening reception will be held Wednesday, August 30, 5-7pm. Blahut will hold a demo of her work on Thursday, September 7 at 11am. The exhibit, reception, and demo are all free and open to the public.

WHAT:

Below the Surface: Paintings by Judy Blahut

WHEN:

Exhibit: Tuesday, August 29 through Friday, September 29, 2023. Art League Gallery is open every day: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm, and 90 minutes before every Arts Center performance.

Opening Reception: Wednesday, August 30, 5-7pm. Enjoy refreshments and meet the artist. Free and open to the public.

Artist’s Demonstration: Thursday, September 7, 11am. Learn more about the artist and her process.

WHERE:

Art League Gallery is located mid-island inside Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island,