Lyme Public Library: Foster Paintings
FOSTER PAINTINGS
SEPT 1 - NOV 30 | 2024
Jac Lahav’s “Foster Paintings” on Display at Lyme Public Library, Sept 1 - Nov 30, 2024
Lyme, CT—Renowned artist Jac Lahav, known for his museum exhibitions across the United States, brings his deeply personal and evocative series, “Foster Paintings,” to the Lyme Public Library this fall. The exhibition runs from September 1 to November 30, 2024, offering a unique opportunity for the local community to engage with Lahav's work.
The "Foster Paintings" series explores the complex emotional landscape of foster care, an issue close to Lahav’s heart as a licensed foster parent. Each piece in this series is a vivid abstraction that symbolizes the many phone calls Lahav and his partner received about potential foster placements. Through these works, Lahav delves into themes of nurturing, growth, and the unpredictable journey of fostering, offering viewers a window into an often-overlooked aspect of society.
Lahav, who typically exhibits in prominent museums such as the Lyman Allyn Art Museum and the Slater Memorial Art Museum, is passionate about bringing his work into the community. “I love displaying my work in more intimate settings like the Lyme Public Library,” says Lahav. “It allows me to connect with a more diverse audience and bring awareness to the realities of foster care in a setting that feels accessible to everyone.”
The Lyme Public Library is thrilled to host this exhibition, which continues their commitment to presenting thought-provoking art that resonates with local and broader social issues. Visitors are encouraged to take this opportunity to experience Lahav's work in a setting that fosters reflection, conversation, and community engagement.