The Seton Gallery at the University of New Haven is presenting "Embrace: Elizabeth Gourlay," an exhibition celebrating the life and work of the late Connecticut-based abstract painter Elizabeth Gourlay. The show features her richly layered, color-sensitive paintings and includes an opening reception on February 7 and an exhibition talk on February 22, running through March 10.
The exhibition serves as a posthumous tribute to Gourlay, highlighting her significant artistic legacy and her deep roots in the Connecticut art community. It underscores the ongoing resonance of her work, which balanced complexity and restraint, and was influenced by modernist masters, architecture, and music. The show is curated by her friend and art advisor, emphasizing the personal and professional networks that sustain an artist's impact beyond their lifetime.