Upcoming Show: Recovering The American Sublime

April 21, 2017 laurensansaricq1 Comment

I am very excited to announce the following upcoming show. Please read below the press release for more information:

Recovering the American Sublime

New Paintings by Erik Koeppel and Lauren Sansaricq in Historical Context

Pace Galleries of Art at Fryeburg Academy

Fryeburg, Maine

Opening Reception – May 6, 2017 from 4 to 7 p.m.

The essential thesis of the 19^th century American landscape painter was that by deep reflection upon the beauty of nature, one may ease their weary soul of the troubles inherent to a social being thrust into the industrialized world. Today, as humanity travels further from nature into stark modern interiors and cyberspace, artists Lauren Sansaricq and Erik Koeppel believe that a powerful vision of nature is more needed than ever before. They have thus devoted their minds to reviving an art whose intention is to bring the beauty of nature back to the forefront of human consciousness.

In this exhibition, the paintings of Koeppel and Sansaricq are displayed in juxtaposition with 19^th century landscape paintings of the White Mountains. As the couple shares a studio in Jackson, NH, White Mountain subjects are prominent among scenes of New England, and even works from their travels west. The historic paintings are on loan from the collections of the Jackson Historical Society, and Bethel Historical Society, as a promised gift of Randall H. Bennett. Many of the contemporary paintings are available for sale.

The Pace Galleries of Art are open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 1 pm (or by appointment). Call the box office at 207-935-9232 to schedule a visit.

https://www.fryeburgacademy.org/page/event-detail?pk=6633776&fromId=211475

Upcoming Lecture at The Currier Museum

September 29, 2016September 29, 2016 laurensansaricqLeave a comment

I am so honored to be giving a lecture on my process as a landscape painter and how it relates to the Hudson River School, Nov. 3rd between 7 and 7:30pm at The Currier Museum , in Manchester N.H.

The lecture also aligns with a remarkable show the museum is doing on 19th century white mountain art called “Mount Washington: The Crown of New England”.

mount_washington_from_the_valley_of_conway — This 19th century John Kensett painting of Mount Washington will be at the show.

In my lecture I plan to discuss the Hudson River School artist’s approach of working from drawings and plein-air sketches to make their larger studio paintings. And more generally how these artists saw and studied nature.

Please join me Nov. 3rd! Should be a wonderful evening.

For more information follow this link: http://www.currier.org/

Pictures from the Bethel Historical Society Art Exhibition

September 19, 2016 laurensansaricqLeave a comment

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Bethel Historical Society’s exhibition opening this past weekend. For those who missed it , The exhibit and sale will continue at the Dr. Moses Mason House, Tuesday thru Friday, from 1 to 4 pm, through October 14.Here are some photos from the show:

My small oval painting between two beautiful benjamin champney paintings!

And one of my favorite pieces in the show the small Samuel Colman on top!

“Principals of Studio Landscape painting” Workshop in NYC

October 6, 2015 laurensansaricq3 Comments

Here are some photos from my workshop at the Grand Central Atelier. I had such a wonderful time ! The photos taken are of my demo painting done in two short sitting:

The last image is the painting after the glazing stage.

Exploring Boston through the eyes of an artist

November 20, 2012 laurensansaricq2 Comments

This past weekend some of my paintings were on display at Hawthorne Fine Art’s booth at The Boston International Fine Art Show. So I decided to checkout the show , this being my first time in Boston, I also wanted visit all the wonderful museums and beautiful sites this old city has to offer.
Here are some Images of my work and some lovely historic works from the Hawthorne Fine Art display at the Boston international Fine Art Show:

In addition to attending the Boston International Show. Erik and I also enjoyed The Museum of Fine Art in Boston, they have a superb collection and in addition to this currently have a show on White Mountain Landscape Painting. here are some images taken at the museum: