“BOO”: This oil painting by Laura Rutherford Renner is featured in “Begin, Again,” her joint show with Alla Podolsky, on view April 7 through May 1 at the Artists’ Gallery in Lambertville. An opening reception is on Saturday, April 9 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Artists Alla Podolsky and Laura Rutherford Renner have announced the opening of their joint show, “Begin, Again,” on Thursday, April 7 at the Artists’ Gallery, 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville. The exhibit, which runs through May 1, features oil paintings by the two artists. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, April 9 from 1-3 p.m.

“Begin, Again” invites viewers to remember the gifts of the everyday. 

Podolsky’s interest in rich emotional lives of people and places comes from her background and the kind of work she has always aspired to create: narrative, but not necessarily literal, existing between reality and imagination. She describes herself as a “human painter,” exploring the interactions between color and light, memories and fresh possibilities. Every painting is a new beginning and she loves the journey as much as the destination.

Currently residing in Philadelphia, Podolsky is a native of Kyiv, Ukraine, and 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.

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

“Capturing contemporary life snapshots in two dimensions is an exercise and a source of calm,” said Renner. “I relish mixing pure colors, keeping my palette simple to create authentic observation. The quiet engagement of brush to palette and brush to board provides meaning for me every day.”

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

For more information, visit lambertvillearts.com.