May 20 – June 12, 2022

The Lyman Allyn is proud to present artworks by students from New London Public Schools in the Lehman Auditorium. Students, parents, teachers, families, and art enthusiasts of all ages are invited to explore artwork created by students, grades K-12, from Winthrop Elementary, Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School, and New London High School.  Two-and three-dimensional artworks, in a variety of media, are included in the exhibit.  A celebration of learning and artistic excellence, this exhibit showcases student talent, creativity, and critical thinking. [Read more…]

Annual Exhibit of Nathan Hale Arts Elementary School Student Work

April 23 – May 22, 2022

Since 2013, the Lyman Allyn has partnered with Nathan Hale to present student artwork produced over the past academic year. For this year, it was decided to present one large installation piece instead of individual works of art. This piece represents the work of nearly every student and many adults in the school community. The intent is to demonstrate the power of collaboration and the efforts of many to working towards a single goal of creating a thing of beauty that would envelope the entire gallery space. [Read more…]

February 5 – April 10, 2022

Hills of St. Felix, 2015, oil on canvas, diptych, 24 x 48 inches each.

Artist Marian (“Bing”) Bingham explores place, temporality, memory, and meaning in her work. Shifting between materials and techniques, Bing’s practice concerns formal artistic exploration grounded in observation, narrative, and allegory.

Drawn to the natural world, Bing has found inspiration in the Connecticut landscape and the French countryside. In this exhibition, multi-panel paintings present sweeping views of forests and fields, while smaller canvases depict evocative, poetic spaces. Horses and figures on horseback are a recurring theme in Bing’s work, harkening back to her childhood and an interest in exploring the human and equine bond. Recent prints and collages reveal the artist’s exploration of seriality, color, form, and texture. Still-life and interior views alternate with imaginative scenes that playfully juxtapose materials and effects. [Read more…]