In 2020 I finished 12 paintings in relation to the poetry of Hafiz. I wondered what I would do next. I am interested in questions of contemporary religious or spiritually concerned art. In our world, that is so dedicated to materialism and art as commodity, how can art speak of inner experiences in a way that feels relevant to our time? The poetry of Mary Szybist does this for me. The poems that I used explore the spiritual as it finds its way into the material. What are the aspects of this annunciation? Is it an act between a god and the woman? How does the grass feel under the woman’s knees? Does it have the mood of a garden party or of pain? I am deeply grateful for the year of working with these poems as a painter. They have opened doors for me into the reality of being permeated by the Spirit.

- Laura Summer, Winter 2022

This exhibit will hang at Lightforms Art Center from January 21st to February 26. All paintings in this exhibit will be dispersed in an Art Dispersal on February 25-27. If you wish to reserve a piece you may do so by contacting Laura Summer laurasummer@taconic.net 518 653 2350.

Paintings may be seen here.