'The Five Senses of Women'
featured at Putnam gallery
PUTNAM — An Art Exhibit and Opening Reception featuring the works of five local artists - Lisa Andrews, Kathy Guertin, Carolyn Nadeau, Laura Moorehead, and Karen Reid - is being be held at The Corridor Gallery in the Putnam Municipal Complex.
The show, titled “The Five Senses of Women,” will be running until Sept. 30.
The Opening Reception is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1 with free refreshments and a chance to speak with the artists. It is sponsored by the Putnam Arts Council, is free and open to the public. For hours and more information please visit PutnamCtArtsCouncil.com.
Visitors will see a variety of mediums and techniques including a special Plexiglas box with five sides dedicated to a woman’s senses - tastes, sight, touch, smell, and sound. From oils to watercolors to ink, each piece in the show is the artist’s interpretation of the inspirations and senses that surround her.
Lisa Andrews is a lifelong professional visual artist and arts educator. She is a graduate of The Art Institute of Boston in Fine Arts and Design and has attended Eastern Connecticut State University, pursuing a degree and certification in education. Currently she is an Early Childhood Program Coordinator, and Expressive Arts Facilitator, and a mentor for new mothers through the Hand in Hand program at TEEG.
Kathy Moore Guertin has an associate’s degree from QVCC in fine arts. She has been a full time graphic artist for 30+ years, 20+ of those here in Putnam at Chase Graphics. However, her real passion is to get her hands messy with any kind of paint and drawing mediums.
Carolyn Nadeau is an artist, graphic designer, and accomplished horseman. She has a bachelor’s in fine arts and graphic design from Rhode Island College and worked as a graphic designer until she retired in 2020. Her choice of medium is graphite and pencil drawing, watercolor and ink. Carolyn said she welcomes you to join her on this emotional journey of discovering the beauty and energy of horses through her art.
Laura Moorehead worked as a graphic designer for many years and had her own business, Angell House Design, for over 25 years. Along with travel and gardening, she fills her retirement days with as much art as time will allow - painting, pottery, sewing, weaving, and whatever other fun activity life presents her with.
Karen Reid is a teacher and mentor to this group of women. She has an extensive background in fine arts, with a robust education from several prestigious institutions. Her studies have encompassed various forms of fine art, including drawing, painting, ceramics, and monoprint. Currently, Karen is focused on drawing and painting, using mediums such as oil paint, watercolor, wax, and charcoal. Her studio is in Oxford, Mass.

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caption: Landscape by Lisa Andrews