Art opening at Gallery 195 on Tuesday

Gallery 195
195 Church St., 4th floor (NewAlliance Bank), New Haven, (203) 772-2788
Ginger Hanrahan & Amanda Martin
Apr. 9—June 27, 2008
Opening reception: Tues., Apr. 15, 5—7 p.m.

Press release

The Arts Council of Greater New Haven presents works by Ginger Hanrahan and Amanda Martin at Gallery 195 at NewAlliance Bank on 195 Church St., fourth floor. The exhibit takes place Apr. 9 to June 27, with an artists' reception on Tuesday, Apr. 15, 5—7 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

In this exhibit, Ginger Hanrahan's rich paintings explore her intricate relationship to the environment, with a particular focus on the shape and color of nature's often overlooked items. Amanda Martin's photographs—represented as circular mandalas—explore the colorful and repetitive structure of flowers and plants.

Ginger Hanrahan received an MFA in painting at Western Connecticut State University and a Masters in Public Health at Yale. She has exhibited her work extensively, including the Bowery Gallery in New York City, Silvermine Guild Art Center in New Canaan, and The Bruce S. Kershner Gallery in Fairfield. She currently resides in Bethel, CT.

Amanda Martin studied architectural history at Smith College and did post-graduate work in textile design at the Rhode Island School of Design. Her work has been showcased extensively in the region, including the John Slade Ely House, the Eli Whitney Museum and the New Haven Lawn Club. She currently lives in New Haven, CT.

For further information about the exhibition and Gallery 195 at NewAlliance Bank, please call the Arts Council at 203-772-2788.