New GO Art! show features 3 artists

(Left) Lorie Longhany painted “Empty Swing” and Ray Jackson painted “Mother and Child.” Their works are on exhibit at GO Art! in Batavia.

Press Release, Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council

The Genesee Orleans Regional Arts Council (GO Art!) is thrilled to announce the opening of three new art exhibitions at 201 East Main St., Batavia.

There was an opening reception on Thursday to experience the diverse artistic expressions of Lorie Longhany and Bryan Wright and an engaging multi-artist show featuring artists of African heritage in honor of Black History Month.

Dive into the creativity of two remarkable local artists: multimedia artist Bryan Wright and painter Lorie Longhany.

Wright, drawing inspiration from his deep connection with the ocean and waters, presents another coastal-themed exhibition. His works, crafted with skills honed in graphic design and basic metal fabricating, encapsulate the mystery and intrigue of coastal elements found through his explorations.

Bryan Wright created “Angler Fish” which is part of a coastal-themed exhibition.

Longhany, a self-taught artist with a versatile palette of pen, acrylic, and watercolor, showcases a collection of artworks that resonates with the themes of solitude, contentment, and nostalgia. Her pieces range from medium and small paintings to bookmarks, but her very small pieces are affectionately referred to as her “happy paintings.”

Jackson’s Showcase of African Heritage through Arts and Crafts is the third exhibition with a special focus on Jamaican arts and crafts alongside select pieces from Africa. This multi-artist show not only highlights the rich cultural heritage and artistic vibrancy of African and Jamaican artists but also contributes to the celebration of Black History Month at GO ART!

We are pleased to bring these three distinct exhibitions under one roof, offering the public an opportunity to embark on this unique artistic engagement. From the reflective and personal works of Lorie Longhany and the coastal-themed creations by Bryan Wright to the rich tapestry of African heritage presented in the multi-artist exhibition, there’s an abundance of beauty and creativity to consume.

For more information, please contact GO ART! at (585) 343-9313 or check the website (click here).