PORT TOWNSEND — There will be an opening reception for Maxine Martell’s exhibit, “Magical Beings,” from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.
The reception will be at the Aurora Loop Gallery, 971 Aurora Loop in Port Townsend.
The exhibit will feature paintings and collages created by Martell over a 15-year period.
Martell, a Coupeville resident for 40 years, began her artistic work in Seattle during the 1970s. Her work is imbued with memories, travels and family histories and often includes figuration.
Martell has been influenced by such artists as Peter Doig, Marlene Dumas, Sonia Delaunay and Tsukioka Yoshitoshi.
“Magical Beings” will be on display at the Aurora Loop Gallery from noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays throughout September.
