Figments had a fantastic opening reception with something like 50-60 visitors! You can still come look at the work through July 31. The gallery is open Wendesdays and Fridays 2-6 and Saturdays 10-2, or by chance or appointment.

I am so excited to be having my very first solo show! It will include a wide range of my work, from portraits, to collages, to fantasy art, and several as-yet-unseen pieces from an exciting new project I’ve been working on. (More details later.) The gallery is a beautiful space, and has exhibited a lot of lovely, unique work. Take a look at their website.

Wolfeboro artist Emily Marsh exhibits a range of pieces from the fantasical to the whimsical to the seriously reflective in her exhibit “Figments: Illustrations of Fantasy and Reality” at the Azure Rising Gallery in Wolfeboro. The exhibit runs July 10-31 with an opening reception Friday, July 10, 5:00 to 7:00.

Marsh believes that, “When given the opportunity, viewers take very real ideas—hopes and fears and revelations—and translate them directly into what we call ‘fantasy art.’ Even if it’s unconscious, I believe this process can be very therapeutic, which is why fantasy books and movies feel so good to get wrapped up in.”

In addition to fantasy and science fiction pieces, her recent work includes a calendar series based on New Hampshire, and an unconventional collage series—a visual interpretation of issues that come up for young people in our culture. Her illustrations appear in Too Hot for Santa, a children’s book by playwright Bryan Halperin, and on programs and posters for several organizations including Opera New Hampshire.

 Marsh is looking forward to meeting the public and discussing her work at the opening reception Friday, July 10, 5:00 to 7:00 at the Azure Rising Gallery, South Main Street, Wolfeboro. Figments will be on display July 10-31; Wednesdays and Fridays, 2:00 to 6:00; Saturday 10:00 to 2:00, or by appointment. Call 603-630-1772 or check emilymarshillustration.com for more information.