Art Array: Diverse paintings from Vermont Artist Ricky McEachern: Opening Reception

Ricky is a Vermont-based artist and a recent transplant from Boston, with deep roots in New England. Having spent most of his life in the region, he draws constant inspiration from its rich visual tapestry—an ever-changing mix of urban centers, small and large towns, green mountains, rocky coastlines, peaceful beaches, historic landmarks, and forgotten mills. New England’s diversity is both broad and beautiful, often sparking a deep well of creativity. Much of Ricky’s work centers on vintage and abandoned manmade structures. He is especially drawn to the quiet tension between the built environment and the natural world—where light, shadow, and creeping greenery reveal the slow reclaiming of human spaces by nature. His subjects often tell a layered story: places once carefully designed, constructed, and celebrated, now fading, yet still echoing their original beauty and intention. His oil paintings are frequently based on photographs he’s taken throughout New England and during his travels around the world, capturing moments where history, atmosphere, and nature intersect. This show will remain on exhibit through August 10th. The Next Stage Gallery is open during events, and by appointment with the artist or by contacting Next Stage at info@nextstagearts.org or (802) 451-0053.