Fine Art Paintings for Sale > LeQuire Gallery is set to host an exhibition of recent works by two of America’s leading artists, teachers, and authors — Juliette Aristides of Seattle and Lori Putnam of Charlotte, Tennessee. Their paintings of landscapes, built environments, and interiors reflect distinct approaches — Putnam inclines toward impressionism and Aristides toward realism — though each has a unique artistic voice that eludes classification.
At a Glance:
INSIDE/OUT: NEW WORK FROM JULIETTE ARISTIDES & LORI PUTNAM
LeQuire Gallery
Nashville, Tennessee
lequiregallery.com
March 25–May 31, 2025
“Typically,” explains LeQuire Gallery director Elizabeth Cave, “I wouldn’t pair different genres within the same exhibition, but the subject matter, in particular Aristides’s interiors and Putnam’s exteriors, represents what I consider to be signature themes for each artist. Combining them was an intriguing thought.” (Aristides is also exhibiting a series of 9 x 12 inch drawings inspired by the great Victorian draftsman and critic John Ruskin.)
Putnam notes, “Since I was a little girl, I have pondered the lives of the families and individuals who live in the houses I pass by, imagining their stories, what games they played, their conversations, and their struggles, if any. Each window holds a glimpse of a life I’ll never know. Their existence feeds my curiosity about human experiences and how their day-to-day life is the center of their universe, as mine is to me. There is something beautifully mysterious about the idea that so many lives are unfolding in those walls, all of which remain a world apart from me.” Putnam has published “So Far,” a book of her paintings with stories and sketches, including contributions from the distinguished artists Scott L. Christensen, Quang Ho, Kevin Macpherson, and Dawn Whitelaw, as well as the scholar Jean Stern.
In her 2016 book, “Lessons in Classical Painting,” Aristides observed, “We have all experienced moments of eye-catching beauty, when even the least artistic among us are flooded with a sense of visual wonder. Yet, such moments are rare. The necessity of day-to-day living means that our sight is mainly used for negotiating life, rather than meditating on its beauty.” Aristides explores beauty further in her brand-new book, “The Inner Life of the Artist: Conversations from the Atelier.” In it, she argues that by engaging the senses and diving into direct experiences, artistic practice nurtures our humanity, offering a counterbalance to the flattening effects of digital technology.
Both artists’ publications will be available for purchase during the exhibition’s run at LeQuire. Check the gallery’s website for updates on book signings and panel discussions.
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