Barely out of shark range
“Brighton Beach” (pastels), by Tony Schwartz, who lives in Boston and Peru, Vt., in the show “National Exhibition: Exuberance,’’ at the Copley Society of Art, Boston, July 11-Aug. 17.
The gallery says:
“Like the title describes, this show celebrates the exuberance of daily life. Artists submitted works in figurative and abstract forms, in many different mediums. Whether it be the warm sun breaking through the clouds or the unbridled enthusiasm of running through a summer shower, this exhibition aspires to reflect the exuberance found in every corner of life," according to a curatorial statement. ‘‘
Ambiguous charms of domesticity
“Martindale” (wood, fabric, vintage wallpaper, latex paint, polymer clay, solvent transfer, encaustic), by Boston-based artist Chelsea Revelle, in the show “Perspectives; Art from MFA {Boston Museum of Fine Arts} Staff’’ at the Copley Society of Art, Boston, through May 4.
— Photo courtesy Copley Society of Art
Revelle uses assemblage and embroidery to examine themes of the home, childhood play and the psychological impact of domesticity.
Very low key
“Discourse” (oil on panel), by Boston-based Armenian-American artist Masha Keryan, at the Copley Society of Art, Boston.
Art on the half shell
“Raw Bar’’ (acryllic on panel), by Del-Bourree Bach, in the “:Copley Masters Show,’’ at Copley Society of Art, Boston, through Nov. 7
The "Copley Masters" are those who have won a certain number of awards from the society over the years. Most of the works in this year's masters show are oil paintings, though there are also bronze sculpture and photography as well as watercolor, acrylic and encaustic paintings in the show. “Copley Masters Show “ is a part of Copley Society of Art's anniversary, celebrating 140 years of history.
For more information, visit copleysociety.org/copley-masters-show.
Copley Society of Art, at 158 Newbury St., in Boston’s Back Bay
Not affordable housing
“Back Bay,’’ by photographer Roger Palframan, in his show “City Visions,’’ at Copley Society of Art, Boston, through June 15.
Roger Palframan works in Boston but is from Britain. The society says that his most recent work, such as that in “City Visions,’’ focuses on “organized environments and the unexpected patterns and rhythms they produce. He utilizes shape, form and line to reveal detail and texture and create striking images.’’ His photographs “depict tight clusters of buildings, evoking the crowded feeling of city life while revealing the man-made beauty of each scene.’’
Better than Thanksgiving snow
“Christmas Snow’’ (oil on panel), by Marieluise Hutchinson, in the “Holiday Small Works 2018” show at the Copley Society of Art, Boston.
The saline solution
"Golden Cutter'' (oil), by Gary Davis, in the show "At Sea: National Maritime Show,'' at the Copley Society of Art, Boston, through July 3.
Spring explodes
"A Breath of Spring'' by Kate Taylor, at the Copley Society of Art, Boston.
Retired still a hero
"Big Papi'' (David Ortiz) (watercolor), by Richard Sullivan, in "New Members Show 2017'' at Copley Society of Art, Boston, Jan. 12-Feb 9.