FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date October 19, 2023
CONTACT: Tony Blackman, Executive Director
RNAC.director@gmail.com
Ruth Mordecai, Early Work: 1970-2000
Location:The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street,
Gloucester, MA
Dates: November 2 through December 10, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 4, from 2 to 4 PM
Gallery Hours: Friday-Sunday, Noon – 5 PM
Free
Gloucester MA—ROCKY NECK ART COLONY (RNAC) is proud to
present Ruth Mordecai, Early Work: 1970-2000. The special exhibit is a
fundraiser to support the Rocky Neck Art Colony and its residency program
called the Goetemann Artist Residency.
Ruth Mordecai’s long and illustrious career began with an exploration of
the figure.Her work in sculpture, drawing, collage and painting has
gradually become more abstracted, as she discovered her own personal
visual language. This exhibit offers work never seen in Gloucester, and a
chance to witness the origins of one of our most distinguished artist’s
journey over 30 years.

Ruth’s home studio is on Rocky Neck overlooking Smith Cove. She has
been involved with the Goetemann Artist Residency since 2005, when it
was founded by Gordon Goetemann. Ruth is a cherished member of the
community, as a mentor and stalwart advocate to the many artists and
galleries on Rocky Neck. She has offered this exhibit as a fundraiser and
will include many of her small drawings, and some large figurative
collages, as well as a painting by Gordon Goetemann given by his son
David Goetemann.

The public is invited to celebrate Ruth Mordecai, Early Work: 1970-2000
at the Opening Reception on Saturday, November 4, 2-4 PM. View the art,
meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments, beverages and ever-lively
conversation.

Events
Ruth will be available for conversations about her work at the Cultural
Center on December 2, from Noon to 5 PM.

The Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC), a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, nurtures
excellence in the arts through exhibitions, workshops, residencies and vibrant
cultural events for its members and the public. On picturesque Rocky Neck in
Gloucester, Massachusetts, RNAC operates three exhibition spaces, open to the
public for free, The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck (6 Wonson Street); The Salted
Cod Arthouse (53 Rocky Neck Ave.), a partnership gallery and café; and Cove
Gallery (37 Rocky Neck Ave.), open seasonally in the former gallery of local
artists Gordon and Judith Goetemann. Check the website,
www.rockyneckartcolony.org, for hours, openings and special events. For more
information, see the website or call 978-515-7004

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high-resolution image available on request

Ruth Mordecai, “Self Portrait/Between Painting and Sculpture,” 1991.
Acrylic, Oil and Collage, 36×30 inches