Live in Full Bloom’ to be displayed at BAM

BELLEFONTE — The Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County presents a show of botanical paintings by Lori Fisher beginning Sunday, June 4.

Fisher’s large-size format illustrates flowers in a powerful style, highlighting color and plant composition. During her years of painting, she has moved from detailed representational work to close-up studies with some abstract qualities, creating intensity and a sense of awe.

‘I love surrounding myself with color, patterns and textures,’ said Fisher. ‘This love of vibrant color and style is present in my painting as well.

‘When given this opportunity to exhibit, I knew I wanted to create a show full of color and life. What better way to do this than with flowers? Having completed the first few paintings, I discovered I was only choosing flowers that were fully blossomed, and realized that this was a reflection of my life.’

Fisher currently is the gallery manager for BAM, where she curates several galleries and manages the daily museum operations. She enjoys working with and promoting local artists in her community.

In addition to the BAM exhibit, Fisher has shown her work in the Gamble Mill Gallery, the Watermarke Community Art Show, the Schlow Library Juried Exhibition and State College Framing Company and Gallery. She also has completed several commissioned pieces of fine art and commercial signage.