Guild Hall in East Hampton is opening two exhibitions on Sunday: “Jason Bard Yarmosky: Time Has Many Faces,” a decade-long series of meticulously rendered portraits focusing on the artist’s aging grandparents, and “Liberty Labs: A Decade of Design,” featuring furniture, lighting, and objects by 33 current and former members of the Liberty Labs Foundation design collective. The portraits blend 17th- and 18th-century painting techniques with contemporary, often playful imagery, while the design show highlights collaborative experimentation. Museum director Melanie Crader, who curated both shows, notes that the artists share Brooklyn bases and East End ties.
The exhibitions matter because they juxtapose two distinct creative practices—traditional portraiture and experimental design—under one roof, reflecting Guild Hall’s commitment to showcasing emerging and mid-career artists with local connections. Yarmosky’s work offers a poignant, humorous meditation on aging and memory, challenging idealized beauty standards, while Liberty Labs represents a decade of interdisciplinary design innovation. Together, they underscore the vitality of the East End art scene and the role of community-based institutions in fostering diverse artistic voices.