JAMAICA PLAIN, MA — The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in partnership with The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, is excited to announce the first exhibit of its 2025 annual rotating art program, Healing Paths by local artist Kevin Gillespie.
A longtime Jamaica Plain resident for 36 years, Gillespie draws inspiration from the Emerald Necklace and Jamaica Pond, creating serene watercolor and gouache paintings that capture the beauty of the natural world. His en plein air works reflect the calming, restorative power of nature, with a style influenced by celebrated landscape artists such as Homer, Wyeth, Hopper, and Turner.
“The Emerald Necklace, particularly Jamaica Pond, has been my muse,” says Gillespie. “As a city kid, I’ve found healing and renewal in traveling the paths under the trees, taking time to be mindful, breathe, and appreciate the beauty around me.”
Healing Paths offers viewers a peaceful escape through Gillespie’s lens, showcasing the beloved landscapes of Jamaica Plain.
Healing Paths is on view from January 9 – March 5, 2025, with a public reception to be held on Thursday, January 9th, 2025, 5:30-7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday and Saturday 9-5 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
Inquiries?
https://kevingillespie.com/
This exhibition is made possible through the generous support of The City-Wide Friends of the Boston Public Library, a volunteer, community-based organization that seeks to enhance public awareness, recognition, status and financial support of the library system through advocacy and education.
