Opening reception:
Thursday, April 16, 2026. 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Light refreshments will be served. In Coordination with Gallery Night Providence
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View the Exhibition:
April 16 to May 15, 2026. Sunday 9 AM to 1 PM. Monday – Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
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Our artwork is a celebration of nature, a way of honoring the power of the earth to sustain us in every way. The strength and majesty of the natural world is shown to us every day - through the capacity of the rain and sun to nurture us, the growth of seeds into flowers and trees, the harmony of bird songs, the flow of water in rivers and oceans, the beauty that surrounds every step we take on the earth. We also learn about ourselves as we explore the mediums of clay and watercolor, learning to be quiet, to listen, to be grateful, to meditate and slowly allow the seeds of ideas to emerge into our creations.​​​
Renee Brooks: I am a maker of clay objects. My pieces are often inspired by the colors, textures, energy and spirit of the earth's offerings. I was educated in my early years in the world of photography. I eventually experimented with paint, printmaking and jewelry design. Clay came to me later in life, at a time when I was in a difficult period of transition, when my heart was in turmoil. Clay, which is made of the earth, spoke to me and said "Use me and you will find your way." The sensual quality allowed my hands and heart to work together, making space for my life to slowly unfold, opening to possibility. Yes, I did find my way. I have learned to trust the unknown that is a part of life. As an artist, what I know is that my passion for clay and love of the natural world will always support me on my path of exploring and discovery.
Nancy Smith Worthen: In college, I took every pottery class I could, pretending I was an art major. Making functional pottery became my passion, as well as drawing and printmaking. As career and family took more of my time, I did less artwork, but worked in arts administration for most of my career. Upon retirement, I began to paint with my daughter, who was severely disabled by a stroke at age 21. With the help of an art therapist, we painted hand over hand, creating paintings as well as bags, cards and journals that we sold at craft fairs. We also made dolls and puppets, which we gave as gifts to her friends. After my daughter died, I pursued watercolor painting, as well as making collage and assemblage creations. Currently, painting trees has become my passion. As Mary Oliver says, "When I am among the trees...they give off such hints of gladness, I would almost say that they save me, and daily."