Contemporary Stillness: Larry Preston’s Solo Exhibit Rethinks the Silent Ordinary (w/vid)

Be Still (Life), My Heart

Contemporary still life artist Larry Preston paints solely for himself and what he interprets as beautiful. Beauty is often lost in ordinary objects you see all the time. Preston’s art focuses on bringing out those details and you’ll surely view them from a different perspective. Preston’s recent oil paintings will be showcased through a solo exhibit at William Baczek Fine Arts.

 Larry Preston solo show: Through June 10. Free. William Baczek Fine Arts, 36 Main St., Northampton. (413) 587-9880, wbfinearts.com.

Watch the evolution of Larry Preston’s “Fruit Bowl, No. 5” (pictured above) from sketch to finish.