As the East Coast shakes off the harsh winter, April’s arrival brings both hope and a reminder of resilience in these turbulent times. The first blooms of spring echo this sentiment, as do the vibrant exhibitions across Upstate New York this month. Tyte Gallery features an energetic mix of media from three artists, while 68 Prince Street Gallery hosts a celebration of abstraction by seven noted painters. Yellow Studio’s group show delves into female representation, and Catskill Art Space showcases a magical blend of ceramics and sculptures by Daniel Giordano, Davana Robedee, and Kathy Ruttenberg. Colorful figurative works by Caleb Weintraub are on display at Perry Lawson Fine Art, with Raphael Moser Gallery offering monochromatic creations, and Distortion Society exploring the traditional Japanese katazome technique.
Imagined Realities: Pulse and Pattern is on view at Tyte Gallery in Millbrook until April 12. This exhibition presents vibrant mixed-media pieces by three artists. Shannon Carroll’s abstract paintings, such as “A Drop in the Ocean III” and “IV” from 2025, evoke a summery atmosphere. Sophie Kitching’s “Decompose V” (2025) dazzles with organic forms in watercolor, while “Balmy” (2021) offers flowing pastel lines. Sabri Sundos’s embroidered cotton artworks delight, featuring playful creatures in pieces like “Tatreez sampler” (2025).
Women in the Abstract at 68 Prince Street Gallery in Kingston runs through April 19 and highlights seven prominent abstract painters. Elizabeth Gilfilen’s “Red Velvet” (2026) envelops viewers in crimson warmth, while Kathy Goodell’s “Animal Amour” (2026) showcases delicate calligraphic marks. Paula DeLuccia Poons’s “Messy Poker” (2023) layers black to pink, and Claire Seidl’s “How on Earth 2” (2025) offers a chaotic mix of colors. Francine Tint’s “Abstract III” (1985) and Gina Werfel’s “Rush” (2025) complete the dynamic lineup.
At Yellow Studio in Cross River, Multitudes explores female identity and representation through mixed-media works by four women artists until April 19. Allison Belolan’s monotype collage “Colonnade” (2026) features women in various poses, while Dorian Goldman’s “Textured Torso” (2023) is a robust ceramic piece. Anne Pollard James’s “The Ledge” (2023) and Angela Strassheim’s “Guitar Hero” (2007) pigment print further explore themes of femininity and strength.
In Livingston Manor, Catskill Art Space hosts a vibrant exhibition featuring Daniel Giordano, Davana Robedee, and Kathy Ruttenberg until April 25. Giordano’s “Pleasure Pipes” (2019–25) is a whimsical sculptural installation, while Robedee’s silk-dyed tapestries like “Single Chromosome Handmirror” (2025) are grand and esoteric. Ruttenberg’s ceramic pieces, such as “The Day Her Flower Died” (2026), enchant with their poetic allure.
