A Quiet Wild, an exhibition of paintings by Morgan Dyer and Mallie Loring Pratt, and glass sculptures by Aron Leaman. Each of these artists works on the Northshore and the exhibition will offer a fresh take on our shared coastline.

The artists will attend the opening reception at the Gallery on Friday, November 21st from 6-8 pm. To further our mission to promote art and artists in our community, the Gallery will host a panel discussion featuring the exhibiting artists on Sunday, January 11th from 1-3 pm.

Morgan Dyer pours pools of pigment onto canvas to mimic natural forms such as puddles, moving tides, and melting ice. The resulting ribbons of intertwining pigment and texture create energetic fields of color that evoke movement and transformation. Each work prompts the viewer to reflect on the dynamic relationship between nature and abstraction. She has a painting studio and gallery on Rockport’s historic Bear Skin Neck.

Mallie Loring Pratt works from observation and memory to explore the sensory and emotional experience of place. Her paintings often serve as records of change: in light, in land, and in ourselves. The works on display will be “off-season” landscapes that capture the muted beauty, subtle transitions, and overlooked moments that define the coast’s quieter months. Three of her large-scale paintings are currently on display at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art’s Biennial. She co-runs a studio collective in Ipswich, MA.

Birds are a recurring subject for Aron Leaman, serving as a symbol of home and connection to nature. His handblown glass herons draw viewers into moments of quiet wonder inspired by the colors and intricate patterns found in nature. Each bird is an artful combination of glass, stainless armature, and stone, appearing effortlessly balanced. Through material, color, and form, he invites viewers to ponder how each bird was made. He currently works in Lowell, where he founded Mill City Glass Works, a studio dedicated to innovative glass art and community workshops