Three Artists’ Works At Bachelier-Cardonsky

KENT — The Bachelier-Cardonsky Gallery show currently on view features works by Carol Anthony, Willard Lustenader and Melissa Stern.

Ms Anthony, formerly of Litchfield County and now living in New Mexico, is a painter represented in some of the most prestigious private and museum collections across the country.

Her landscapes and still lifes on paper revere the commonplace: executed in oil pastels, an old majestic barn is bathed in the same glorious light as a plain dog biscuit.

While new to this gallery, Mr Lustenader is a masterful painter with many exhibitions since 1979. His works are full of rich detail, and all part of a recent series called “Cutouts.” They are still lifes that combine predictable objects with surprising ones: A polished, real table holds paper cutout bottles, with a paper cutout chair. His colors, like his subjects, are both subtle and bold.

Ms Stern returns with a group of sculptures and works on paper. She too holds a long list of shows and international awards. She creates a world of figures who summon memories of awkward moments, often from childhood.

Ms Stern works with clay, wax, wire, glass, paint, paper, and other materials. Painted in black and white, “Secret” is a stark and tender sculpture, hands held behind its back, and a straight black line for a tightly closed mouth.

The three artists will have their works on view until July 3. Bachelier-Cardonsky Gallery is on Main Street (Route 7). Call 860-927-3129 for additional information.