PUTNEY, Vt. – Next Stage Arts is proud to present “Art Array,” a solo exhibition of work by Vermont-based painter Ricky McEachern, opening with a reception and artist talk on Thursday, May 29, from 6-8 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
A recent transplant from Boston with deep New England roots, McEachern brings a keen eye to the intersection of human history and the natural world. His oil paintings – many drawn from his own photography – capture vintage and abandoned manmade structures, exploring the quiet poetry found in aging buildings, forgotten mills, and nature’s slow reclamation of once-celebrated spaces.
McEachern’s subjects span the region’s vast visual terrain, from green mountains and rocky coastlines, to small towns and urban pockets, revealing a layered narrative of beauty, decay, and resilience. His work invites viewers to reflect on memory, time, and the relationship between built environments and the landscapes they inhabit.
“Art Array” will be on view at the Next Stage Gallery through Aug. 10. The gallery is open during Next Stage events, and by appointment with the artist, or by contacting Next Stage.
Come meet the artist, hear the stories behind the work, and experience a visual journey through New England’s evolving identity.
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