“DUSK”: This oil on canvas work by Alla Podolsky is part of “Not to Be Forgotten,” her joint exhibition with Laura Rutherford Renner, on view October 10 through November 3 at Artists’ Gallery in Lambertville. An opening reception is on October 13 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Artists’ Gallery in Lambertville will present “Not to Be Forgotten,” a new exhibit of paintings by Laura Rutherford Renner and Alla Podolsky, October 10 through November 3. An opening reception is on Sunday, October 13 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Rutherford Renner, from Collingswood, enjoys painting figures engaged in the experience of their environments. She said, “Capturing contemporary life snapshots in two dimensions is an exercise in problem solving and creativity. 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.”

“A NIGHT OUT”: This oil on board work by Laura Rutherford Renner is featured in “Not to Be Forgotten,” her joint exhibition with Alla Podolsky, on view October 10 through November 3 at Artists’ Gallery in Lambertville.

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

Philadelphia artist Podolsky said, “As a figurative painter, I am, essentially, a memory keeper. I paint people, places, and events that are ‘etched in ember’ of my perception. People I loved and lost, experiences that stayed with me, moments that I want to revisit again and again — my work is a way of keeping them all. Color, light, and composition are my means of staying connected. It’s both intensely personal to me and largely universal.”

A native of Kiyv, Ukraine, Podolsky traces her love of psychological painting to that ancient city’s iconography and rich narrative traditions. Her work is a combination of her European sensibilities and her American experiences.

Artists’ Gallery features two artists every month, with all 16 artists exhibiting on a continuous basis. It is located at 18 Bridge Street in Lambertvile and is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call (609) 397-4588 or visit lambertvillearts.com.