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Inside the Natural World of Jan Beekman

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Ancestor, 2012, Jan Beekman, Acrylic on canvas

June 14, 2014 – January 5, 2015

“The central subject of my work is the natural world and its relationship to the human condition. Why are we here? What are we doing?”

–-Jan Beekman

Perhaps best known for his monumental Portrait of Nelson Mandela (1996), which hangs in the United Nations headquarters in New York, Jan Beekman also creates stunning nature paintings. Born in Belgium, Beekman has lived and worked in the United States for many years and in rural Connecticut since 1997, the year he became an American citizen. The works in this exhibition reveal the artist’s deep immersion in the natural phenomena of his immediate environment, the woodlands of Southeastern Connecticut.  His paintings evoke a sense of wonder as viewers, too, become absorbed in the subtle textures, graceful shapes, and vibrant colors of the natural world. Yet they also make us aware of the bio-diversity and delicate balance of our natural ecology, raising questions about the consequences of our manipulation and pollution of our precious natural resources.

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Envol, 2012, Jan Beekman, Oil on canvas

Programming for the show will include talks on contemporary nature painting and the ecology of woodlands Connecticut, as well as sketching trips to the Connecticut College arboretum and summer camp sessions on ecological themes.  Stay tuned for more information!

Visit our YouTube channel to watch a video that captures the essence of Jan Beekman’s work! Created by local artist/media producer, Drew Wilson.

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Merchants of Deceit: Opium, American Fortune & the China Trade
Merchants of Deceit: Opium, American Fortune & the China Trade
Thursday, December 2, 2021    
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Book Lecture with Richard Friswell Richard Friswell highlights his exciting work of historical fiction, Merchants of Deceit: Opium, American Fortune and the China Trade, based on [...]
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Happy Hour in the Hendel Library
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Join the Lyman Allyn Art Museum for special Happy Hours in the historic and beautiful Hendel Library. Enjoy drinks and light refreshments, explore the galleries, [...]
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Free First Saturday - Winter Wonder Day
Free First Saturday - Winter Wonder Day
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Start your holiday season with a visit to Winter Wonder Day at the Lyman Allyn! Learn about different cultural holiday traditions, create great holiday crafts, [...]
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Homeschool Workshop Exhibition - Wonderment
Homeschool Workshop Exhibition - Wonderment
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The museum’s hands-on workshops, designed specifically for aspiring homeschool artists ages 5-15, provide a wonderful opportunity for students to explore the museum’s collections, learn innovative [...]
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Open Collection Days provide visitors with an opportunity to see Museum staff at work. Collections staff engage with visitors while working on research projects in [...]
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Winter Drop-in Art Making
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Over the river and through the woods, to Grandmother’s house we go… Design a vehicle to use for your winter travels! Be inspired by LUSTER: [...]
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Merchants of Deceit: Opium, American Fortune & the China Trade
Merchants of Deceit: Opium, American Fortune & the China Trade
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Happy Hour in the Hendel Library
Happy Hour in the Hendel Library
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Free First Saturday - Winter Wonder Day
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Homeschool Workshop Exhibition - Wonderment
Homeschool Workshop Exhibition - Wonderment
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Winter Drop-in Art Making
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