Current Exhibit

Watercolors by Jerry Aissis

Blackstone River Theatre’s Art Gallery will host an exhibition and sale of watercolor paintings by Jerry Aissis on display March 17 through May 26, 2024, viewable two hours before and during scheduled theatre events, in the upper and lower lobby of the Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, RI.

Jerry Aissis will be offering beginner/continuing beginner watercolor classes at Blackstone River Theatre on Sundays, June 2, 9, 23 and 30. Full details will be announced soon!

Artist Statement

It wasn’t until I retired from teaching 33 years that I started my journey into the world of watercolor. I signed up for workshops at the Rhode Island Watercolor Society and there I knew I was hooked. I have had the fortunate opportunity to meet so many wonderful people and interact with their ideas and advice. I truly believe that to learn to paint, to learn to grow and develop as an artist, you must surround yourself with people who share that same love and desire for what they do.

I was fortunate to have studied  with Al Albrekston on a weekly basis when he taught at the RI Watercolor Society. His influence helped me develop a style and technique that I believe, reflects in my paintings. It was through his encouraging words that kept me on track.

I enjoy painting landscapes and seascapes in a loose approach and try to avoid too much detail. Bright, bold colors are my passion. Many people can recognize my work from the warm colors that dominate my paintings. I try to paint a little every day or do something art related, even if it is reading an art magazine or book.

There is inspiration all around you. Never stop looking. Never stop painting.

 

The BRT Art Gallery is an ongoing initiative to have the work of local visual artists combine with BRT’s performing arts programming to enhance the audience’s total experience and expose them to the many talented artists that live and work nearby. Exhibits generally change every 5 or 6 weeks between mid-September and May. Artwork is viewable two hours before scheduled theater events and is often for sale.

We are now scheduling additional gallery shows for Fall, 2024 and beyond.