“COLOR, FORM, AND MEANING”: This oil painting by Elaina Phillips is part of new exhibition, on view at Gourgaud Gallery in Cranbury January 2 through January 24.

Gourgaud Gallery, located in Cranbury Town Hall, 23A North Main Street, Cranbury, presents works by Elaina Phillips in “Color, Form, and Meaning,” on view January 2 through January 24.

Phillips’ first show at Gourgaud highlighted her interest in line art and watercolors and photography. Her inspiration from that was to broaden her focus and explore new mediums. She carefully considered colors and perspectives, attempting to stimulate curiosity, questions, and emotion. This exhibit is a collection of enjoyable, experimental explorations, applying and sometimes combining cubist, abstract, and classical approaches in painting.

As part of the nonprofit Cranbury Arts Council, the Gourgaud Gallery donates 20 percent of art sales to the Cranbury Arts Council and its programs that support the arts in the community. Cash or a check made out to the artist is accepted as payment.

The Cranbury Arts Council provides arts-oriented programs, workshops, and performances aimed at enriching the cultural experiences of the community and keeping the creative spirit alive in adults and children. Their mission is to foster, support, educate, inspire, and promote artists and art appreciation.

The gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit cranburyartscouncil.org.