My artwork is inspired by all of nature, from the daily beauty of Cape Ann, to the depth of human experience in a life blessed and humbled by the urge to create. When painting, I love color and playing with composition, and the surprising results of using materials in new ways. This year I took up Gelli printing and am delighting in combining those techniques with acrylic stain painting. I’ll be pleased to show you how it’s done when you visit my studio on Gloucester’s Cripple Cove.
Also on view will be two of my newer sculptures. I added sculpture to my practice a dozen or so years ago when the environmental statements I wanted to make cried out for 3D. For these works I most often use recyclables and found objects and, at times, paint. Selections from my sculptural work can be found in the book “Site Specific: 20 Years of Sculpture at Maudslay” by Joyce Zarins as well as on the Outdoor Sculpture at Maudslay website.
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A Group Exhibition Exploring the Space Between Solitude, Nature, and the Creative Process
Closing Reception: Sunday, October 12th at 5pm
Exhibition Dates: September 18 – October 13, 2025 Location: Cove Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, MA
Rocky Neck Art Colony is pleased to present INTER / PLAY, a group exhibition bringing together five Cape Ann-based artists—Morgan Dyer, Amanda Bittner, Vanessa Michalak, Elissa Lincoln, and Maia Mattson—to explore the dynamic relationships between solitude, nature, and the creative process. The exhibition unfolds across two interconnected gallery spaces, each offering a distinct entry point into the artists’ practices. The first space features a curated selection of framed works, introducing viewers to each artist’s dialogue with the natural world. Here, themes of structure, rhythm, and personal connection emerge.
From there, boundaries begin to dissolve. In the second room, paintings and sculptural forms break open, overlap, and collide. Texture and scale shift dramatically, creating a visceral experience that echoes the unpredictability of nature, time, and material. Each artist contributes a distinct voice to this evolving conversation:
Morgan Dyer’s layered paintings and sculptural pieces—shaped by outdoor surfaces—evoke the interplay of control and surrender found in Cape Ann’s coastal terrain.
Amanda Bittner and Vanessa Michalak translate plein air experiences into works that capture the immediacy of shifting light and atmosphere.
Elissa Lincoln crafts memory-laced paper collages that reassemble fragments of landscapes into new forms.
Maia Mattson, working with foraged botanicals, builds immersive environments that explore cycles of impermanence and renewal.
At the heart of INTER / PLAY is a collaborative, site-responsive installation co-created by all five artists. This shared piece acts as a living culmination of the themes explored throughout the show—where materials, gesture, and intuition converge.
About Rocky Neck Art Colony Founded in 1855, Rocky Neck Art Colony is one of the oldest continuously operating art colonies in the United States. Located in Gloucester, Massachusetts, it is home to a vibrant community of artists and cultural organizations. Through exhibitions, residencies, and educational programs, RNAC fosters creativity, collaboration, and connection with the wider community.
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Friday is for the Emo/Punk kids who had Blink 182 and Yellowcard CDs in their sun visor CD case back in the 90s and early 00s! The Warped Tour Band will be playing all your favorites with openers, All The Blink Things and Dookie. There are still some GA standing tickets available. Doors are at 7pm. Show is at 8pm.
We’ll also have Headlands Trio playing live in the restaurant from 7pm – 10pm. No cover!
Saturday it’s time to get FUNKY with Booty Vortex! This band really knows how to throw a party that you absolutely don’t want to miss! There are still some GA Standing (aka DANCING) tickets available. Doors at 7:30pm. Show at 8:30pm.
We’ll also have DJ Skully in the restaurant keeping the party going from 9pm – close. No cover!
Sunday the legendary Chicago Bluesman, Toronzo Cannon, will be up on The Cut stage! There are still some tickets for what is sure to be an incredible and intimate show. Doors at 6pm. Show at 7pm.
We’ll also have ALL the football on our 9 TVs, so make sure you stop by to watch the games and enter to win a VIP Experience at our Super Bowl Party!
As always, Little Sister will be serving their Best of The North Shore award-winning burgers (and so much more) starting at 5pm each night and now starting at noon on Saturdays and Sundays. Come early and grab food before the show or stay late and refuel after dancing!
LITTLE SISTER IS ALSO NOW OPEN AT NOON ON SATURDAY & SUNDAY! COME WATCH FOOTBALL WITH US!! We have NFL Sunday Ticket and we’re the only bar in town that has enough TVs to show ALL the games. You can also scan in each game day for a chance to win a VIP Super Bowl Party Experience! We’ll be hosting the best Super Bowl Party on the North Shore back in the venue!!
HOURS: MON 5PM, TUE CLOSED, WED 5PM, THU 5PM, FRI 5PM, SAT 12PM, SUN 12PM
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