Inspired by Nature 
November 23 – December 31, 2009

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Mayor's Office of Arts, Tourism & Special Events present Inspired by Nature, November 23 – December 31, 2009 at Boston City Hall.

The Mayor’s Gallery will feature Erik Gehring’s Photographs of the Arnold Arboretum, his favorite photo destination. During all four seasons, Erik explored all 265 acres of the park. He often returns to the same location several times to capture subtle changes as well as the dynamic beauty of the park.

The Scollay Square Gallery exhibit presents a group show of South End landscape painters featuring: Linda Cordner a graphic designer who is drawn to certain color schemes and shapes. Her paintings are made by layering multiple coats of wax which sometimes completely obscure the under layers of her work. She also utilizes collage, incised patterns and lines in her colorful compositions about the natural world.

Stephen Silver’s ideas for paintings come from many sources. He is a keen observer of nature and spends considerable time looking at the sky and water and recording scenery. He has evolved from painting realistic to more impressionistic, abstract landscapes. His ultimate goal is to create an abstract painting that is aesthetically pleasing and interesting while still conveying a sense of place.

Charyl Weissbach is an impressionist landscape encaustic painter. She combines hot wax and oil pigment to construct her images. Her landscapes convey nature’s vastness and its mysterious allure.

Beverly Woods extensive world travels are the source of inspiration for her large and diverse body of work. From the fields of Africa to delicate figures in Japan, her images capture the color and vibrancy of these far away places.

The Mayor's Art Gallery is located on the 5th floor of City Hall (directions to City Hall). From City Hall Plaza or Congress St. entrances, take North Elevators to the 5th floor, follow signs to Mayor's Office; signage marks the gallery entrance. If you are planning to attend an opening you must enter from Congress St.

Scollay Square Gallery is located on the 3rd floor/main lobby of City Hall (directions to City Hall). When entering from Congress St, take elevators to 3rd floor, proceed through lobby, passing the information desk on your right, the gallery is ahead of you. When entering from City Hall Plaza, proceed through lobby, passing the information desk on your right, the gallery is ahead of you. Signage marks the gallery entrance. If you are planning to attend an opening you must enter from Congress St. Please follow directions, above.

The Mayor's Office of Arts, Tourism and Special Events, located on the 8th floor of City Hall (directions to City Hall), is now exhibiting artwork from Boston artists throughout the office (Room 802).



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The galleries at Boston City Hall promote and exhibit the work of Boston artists only.

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