Anne Loucks Gallery presents Age of abstraction, a group exhibition featuring new works by Liz Barber, Charlie Bluett, Jenny Nelson, and Maura Segal. Bringing together four distinct approaches to contemporary abstraction, the exhibition explores the expressive possibilities of color, gesture, texture, and layered composition. Through approximately forty paintings, the artists engage in a visual dialogue that highlights abstraction as a space for emotion, memory, and discovery.

Although each artist works with a unique visual language, their practices share an interest in creating depth through the interplay of movement, form, and surface. Liz Barber draws inspiration from memory, emotion, and the natural world, while Charlie Bluett evokes landscapes through subtle layers of color and flowing compositions. Jenny Nelson’s intuitive abstractions balance spontaneity with structure, and Maura Segal’s carefully constructed paintings combine delicate color fields with intricate textures and linear patterns, reflecting her interest in architecture and minimalism.

Age of abstraction celebrates the enduring vitality of abstract painting by demonstrating how diverse artistic practices can converge through a shared exploration of perception and visual experience. Installed at Anne Loucks Gallery’s Glencoe location, the exhibition invites visitors to experience abstraction not as a singular style, but as an evolving language capable of conveying atmosphere, reflection, and emotional resonance. By placing these four artists in conversation, the exhibition reveals the richness and continued relevance of abstraction in contemporary painting.