Boston Artists

Transformation, New Works by Adam O'Day presented by Exclusive Jewels 121 Charles Street, Beacon Hill, Boston Opening: Friday, March 15th, 6:00pm until 8:00pm Show runs for 2 months http://www.exclusivejewelsboston.com/#
The BFA Alumni Invitational Exhibition The Art Institute of Boston Main Gallery Each chair of the five departments at Lesley’s Art Institute of Boston - Animation and Motion Media, Design, Fine Arts, Illustration and Photography - selected alumni to represent the talent and achievement of their graduates from the Bachelor of Fine Arts programs.  700 Beacon Street, Kenmore Sq, Boston Opening: Thursday, March 21st, 5:00pm until 7:00pm Show runs March 7 to April 14 http://www.lesley.edu/NewsDetail.aspx?id=10457
Adam O'Day's Spring Works Christopher's Restaurant Presents New Works and Collaborations Show runs April 1st to May 15th, 2013 1920 Mass Ave, Porter Square, Cambridge, MA 02140 Reception details TBA http://www.christopherscambridge.com/

Gregory Prestegord: Safe Haven March 15 – April 10, 2013


‘Prince & Salem’, 37 x 37, Oil on Panel, 2013.
Sloane Merrill Gallery will open a solo exhibition for Philadelphia-based painter Gregory Prestegord on Friday, March 15th, 2013.  The exhibition, Safe Haven, focuses on time spent in Boston and New York City and consists of fifteen oil paintings produced over the past several months. Born in Philadelphia in 1983, Gregory trained at the prestigious Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and during his time there he was highly influenced by Murray Dessner, Sidney Goodman, and Scott Noel. 

‘Panoramic’, 24 x 57, Oil on Panel, 2013.

Safe Haven marks a strong progression for Gregory’s work, as he delves into capturing the energy of these two iconic cities and their powerful, yet different architecture.  Gregory’s passion for cityscapes extends from his interest in urban culture and the ability that a city has to nurture its inhabitants.  The fifteen oils present a visual narrative of life …