SAXTONS RIVER-"Semitones," artist Ricky McEachern's new gallery show at Main Street Arts (MSA), 32 Main St., opens with a reception on Saturday, April 27, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Semitones will feature several new oil paintings by McEachern. The show will run from Thursday, April 25, to May 12. Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. The paintings will be available for purchase.
McEachern said that, with these works, he sought to express ideas inspired by his recent exposure to music theory and piano.
"A semitone is a musical interval - the smallest building block in western music. As this is a sort of a reset of my artwork inspired by music, I wanted to start with the smallest idea," he said in a news release.
"My past work was all representational - reflecting views we may see as we move through the world. This work is abstract, representing ideas and emotions many of us experience as we go through our journey in life," McEachern continued. "I was motivated by learning music theory and piano. Learning these made me realize that emotions and ideas can be evoked in a meaningful, thoughtful manner with abstract visual concepts."
McEachern is a native of Massachusetts and has also lived in Philadelphia and Chicago. He moved to Saxtons River from Chicago in July 2022. McEachern has a degree in engineering as well as having art training.
He has spent most of his life in New England, where he finds his work inspired by its unique landscapes and architecture. McEachern records a podcast, Eager To Know, and art at rickyartist.com.
Main Street Arts' mission is to strengthen personal and community well-being through diverse arts experiences and social connection.
For more information about the show or opening, visit mainstreetarts.org or email gallery@mainstreetarts.org.
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