"I am delighted to present a selection of still life paintings, prints and works on paper as well as a collection of clay vessels crafted by Bill Tansey. The wall works are by Ross Bleckner, Bill Tansey, Meghan Gerety, Charlotte Culot, Idoline Duke Boris Torres, among others. This grouping will present unique perspectives on the still life tradition in a very contemporary yet highly accessible manner. The palette and subject of these distinct works are uplifting and cheery and should bring smiles to each viewer. Some works may include hints of momenti mori - an artistic trope and symbolic practice designed to remind viewers of the fragility of human life and the inevitability of death. Rather than being dark and gloomy as the Old Masters often conceived them, these works, bright and hopeful, serve to inspire viewers to value the present and prioritize spiritual or virtuous living over material pursuits."