“IMMERSED”: This oil on canvas painting by Alla Podolsky is part of “The Stories We Tell,” her dual exhibit with Laura Rutherford Renner, on view August 10 through September 3 at the Artists’ Gallery in Lambertville. An opening reception is on August 12 from 5 to 8 p.m.

“The Stories We Tell,” a new exhibit of paintings by Laura Rutherford Renner and Alla Podolsky, will be on view at the Artists’ Gallery in Lambertville August 10 through September 3. An opening reception is on Saturday, August 12 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Renner, from Collingswood, enjoys painting figures engaged in the experience of  their environments. Her work has been recently described as “bold, brave, and a true voice.”

“Capturing contemporary life snapshots in two dimensions is an exercise in problem solving and creativity,” said Renner. “I enjoy mixing pure colors, keeping my palette simple to create authentic observation. The quiet engagement of  brush to palette and brush to board provides daily calm and purpose.”

Renner, an occupational therapist for the  past 27 years, recently retired. She lives with her husband, their child, and their snarky, beloved cat, Lulu.

“500”: This oil on board painting by Laura Rutherford Renner is featured in “The Stories We Tell,” her joint exhibit with Alla Podolsky, on view August 10 through September 3 at the Artists’ Gallery in Lambertville.

Podolsky’s work lends itself to storylelling. “I am a chronicler,” said Podolsky. “My work is narrative, visually and thematically. I find stories in everything I observe, and painting is how I tell them. Beyond depiction, I try to convey experiences that are both universal and intensely personal.”

A native of Kiyv, Ukraine, Podolsky traces her love of psychological painting to that ancient city’s iconography and rich narrative traditions. She is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design and The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Her work is a combination of her European sensibilities and her American experiences. 

Artists’ Gallery, located at 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville, features two artists every month, with all 16 artists exhibiting on a continuous basis. For more information, visit LambertvilleArts.com, call (609) 397-4588, or email contact@lambertvillearts.com.