Sept. 24-Oct. 18, 2026
Four artists explore the balance between what is shown—and what is left out
Gloucester, MA — September 2026 — Rocky Neck Art Colony is pleased to present a group exhibition bringing together four artists whose work explores the possibilities of abstraction through painting, printmaking, and sculpture.
On view September 24 through October 18, at Cove Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue in Gloucester, the exhibition features painters Willie Alexander and Martin Sorger, sculptor Joan Mullen, and printmaker Julia Talcott.
Though their mediums and methods differ, the four artists share an essential artistic negotiation: how much of the world to include, and how much to strip away.
Rather than treating abstraction as a fixed style or endpoint, More or Less considers it an ongoing process of decision-making. Each artist determines what is necessary, what can be suggested, and when an image, form, or structure has said enough. The result is a thoughtful conversation among four distinct artistic voices—one that invites viewers to look closely at what is present, as well as what is deliberately left unsaid.
The exhibition offers no single answer to the question of how much is enough. Instead, the works create space for viewers to consider the choices behind them: What needs to be shown? What can be implied? When does form and structure say enough? And what happens when an artist chooses to give us more—or less?
The public is warmly invited to meet the artists and celebrate the opening of More or Less at a Opening Reception on Sunday, September 27, from 4–6 PM at Cove Gallery.
Exhibiting Artists
Willie Alexander — Painting
Joan Mullen — Sculpture
Martin Sorger — Painting
Julia Talcott — Printmaking
Exhibition Information
More or Less
Cove Gallery
37 Rocky Neck Avenue
Gloucester, Massachusetts
Exhibition Dates: September 24–October 18, 2026
Opening Reception: Sunday, September 27, 4–6 PM
Gallery Hours:
Thursday, Sunday & Monday: Noon–5 PM
Friday & Saturday: Noon–7 PM
More or Less is presented by the Rocky Neck Art Colony, a historic arts organization dedicated to nurturing excellence in the arts and celebrating the artistic history and culture of Rocky Neck.
