NXT Gallery at 15 Kimball Hill hosts an opening reception of "Aldila," an exhibition by painter Nancy Calicchio, on Sunday, Feb. 25, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Inspired by the Italian expression "Al di La," meaning "the beyond" or "heaven," Calicchio says her paintings seek to express the vast expansiveness of the sky above Southern Vermont: "The landscapes of rolling hills and meadows are uniquely captured, creating an intimate yet expansive connection between the earthly and the celestial."
In her artist statement, Calicchio describes the "delicate dance of brush and palette" as she "anchors the dynamic, elusive world of the sky to the solid earth below."
Calicchio, a graduate of Brown University and Dartmouth College, brings a rich background in education to her artistic journey. Having moved to Vermont in 1963, she dedicated her retirement years to painting the landscapes she loves.
Her work, she says, "reflects a deep connection to the natural world and combines it with the traditional and contemporary uses of the land, celebrating the beauty of Vermont from the Taconic Mountains to the Connecticut River."
The exhibition will continue through Sunday, May 12. The Gallery is open during Next Stage events and by appointment with the artist or by contacting [email protected] or 802-451-0053.
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