Kitchen Theatre Company announced that an exhibition of paintings by Sally Ryan, 'OPEN DOORS,' is on display in the Judith Holliday Lobby Gallery at 417 West MLK/State Street. The opening reception is on Friday, February 5 from 5:30-7:00pm.

Sally Ryan, originally from Rye Brook, NY, has been living in the Ithaca area for over 25 years. She is a self taught artist who has explored many mediums, including glass, metal sculpture and ceramics. For the last 3 years, she has focused on abstract expressionist painting using acrylics and mixed media. She is a clinical Social Worker at the Tompkins County Mental Health Clinic, receiving her MSW at Binghamton University and BSW at Cornell University.

Ryan says, "As a child I could get deliciously lost with color, shape and light by doodling for hours. Today I have returned to that wonder, of feeling with my eyes, listening with my hands, being curious with my mind and being open with my heart. I want my paintings to offer an experience of inner longing meeting joy, for even in the midst of disappointment and sorrow we can find ease."

Artistic Director Rachel Lampert says, "Sally's paintings are big, luminous abstract paintings that look gorgeous in Kitchen Theatre Company's lobby. We are very happy to display her work."

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