Chimaera Gallery

Join fiber artist Kat Sours for a fun workshop exploring how to make pigmented gelatin-based bioplastic for textile embellishment.Join fiber artist Kat Sours for a fun workshop exploring how to make pigmented gelatin-based bioplastic for the purpose of textile embellishment. In the first part of the demo Kat will give a tutorial on bioplastic production. Since this material typically takes 2-3 days to cure, the artist will provide premade bioplastic to be used in the second part of the demo, where students will create their own eco-friendly embellishments to create a piece of embroidered artwork to take home.Supplies will be

Landscape paintings of the Delaware Water Gap by Charles SchmidtImagine you're on a plane, looking out the window at the breathtaking scenery below. The landscape unfolds beneath you, blurring the lines between human-made structures and the beauty of nature. It's like entering a whole new world, where the noise and chaos of everyday life fades away. The Persistence of Geography features landscape paintings of the Delaware Water Gap by Charles Schmidt, which not only capture the beauty of the site, but also offer a profound reflection upon the intricate interplay between humanity, temporality, and the grandeur of the natural world.Charles

An art exhibition emphasizing the importance of awareness and collective effort in healing our warming earth. Gradients of Growth, a solo exhibition by artist Deirdre Murphy, examines the impact of the Anthropocene climate on tree cavity-nesting birds and East Coast pollinator species through paintings and monoprints, focusing on ecological hope and environmental healing. Inspired by nest cavities found during her residency at the Lower Merion Conservancy, Murphy's paintings feature portal views of natural scenes, while her print series, drawing from the Lehigh University Trembley Herbarium collection, highlights the significance of herbariums in climate change research. Murphy's work emphasizes the importance

Enjoy art and cocktails as you learn practical tips for nurturing the planet, one neighborhood at a time.Join us for a Q&A session that explores the advantages of transforming traditional grass lawns into thriving native pollinator gardens. Sip on a Bluestem Botanical herbal mocktail or cocktail as you learn practical tips for nurturing the planet, one neighborhood at a time. While mingling, take in the stunning Gradients of Growth exhibition by Deirdre Murphy, including the Contemporary Herbarium monoprints series, created using the artist’s own pollinator garden. Maureen McGeehan, Executive Director of the Lower Merion Conservancy, will also introduce Delmont Green

A special fall migration season meet-up where you can connect with fellow bird enthusiasts and enjoy art by Deirdre Murphy.Calling all birders and bird lovers! Join us for a special fall migration season meet-up where you can connect with fellow bird enthusiasts, share stories, and expand your network. In addition to great company, enjoy an exclusive look at the artwork of Deirdre Murphy, whose stunning exhibition Gradients of Growth celebrate nesting birds and pollinators. Murphy's work beautifully captures the intricate connections between birds, their habitats, and the natural world. Whether you're an experienced birder or new to the community, come

Explore the art of botanical monoprinting, drawing inspiration from Deirdre Murphy’s Contemporary Herbarium print series.Join us for a hands-on "Make and Take" workshop led by artist Deirdre Murphy, in conjunction with her exhibition Gradients of Growth at Chimaera Gallery. In this engaging session, participants will explore the art of botanical monoprinting, drawing inspiration from Murphy’s Contemporary Herbarium series. Deirdre will guide you through a step-by-step demonstration of various printing techniques, including gelli plate printing, to create unique, nature-inspired prints. You’ll learn how to layer textures, shapes, and colors to capture the delicate beauty of plants and leaves. By the end of

Join us for the Closing Reception of Deirdre Murphy's solo exhibition "Gradients of Growth", with a talk by the artist.Join us for the closing reception and artist talk celebrating Gradients of Growth, a solo exhibition by Deirdre Murphy. This body of work explores the effects of the Anthropocene climate on tree cavity-nesting birds and East Coast pollinator species through vibrant paintings and detailed monoprints. Murphy draws inspiration from her residency at the Lower Merion Conservancy, where the natural beauty of nest cavities inspired her unique "portal" views in her paintings. Additionally, her monoprints, informed by the Lehigh University Tremblay Herbarium

A solo exhibition by Roberta Tucci, inviting viewers into a vibrant world where the natural and celestial collide.Chimaera Gallery presents EARTH&SKY, a solo exhibition by Roberta Tucci, inviting viewers into a vibrant world where the natural and celestial collide in a consonance of color and form. Known for her abstract interpretations of the world around her, Tucci’s acrylic paintings draw inspiration from her deep, meditative connection to the outdoors. This collection captures the dualities of nature — the solidity of the earth and the expansiveness of the sky — through a body of work that spans large and small canvases,