Colleen Franca’s “Outside/Inside” at Bowery Gallery presents small-scale oil paintings exploring landscapes and still lifes. The plein air works capture diverse locations, including Italy, Maine, Long Island, and Florida, aiming to convey each site’s unique atmosphere rather than literal depictions. Her still lifes, painted in the studio, emphasize intimate arrangements, where objects engage like actors on a stage. Light is a recurring focus, guiding her exploration of mood and subtle details.
