RELEASE Jim Heskett Unveils New Acrylic Painting Exhibition: "Light, Dark, Water"

Jim Heskett, a renowned visual artist, is showcasing his latest collection of acrylic paintings in a solo exhibition called “Light, Dark, Water.” The show opens at CUSP GALLERY (51 Touro Street) on June 6, 2025.

The exhibition features more than a dozen new pieces that push the boundaries between what we can see and what we can’t, blending reality with memory.

“In this series, water is more than a subject—it’s a voice,” says Heskett. “It carries
memory, reflects truth, and distorts perception. Light and dark are its dialects.”

You can catch “Light, Dark, Water” at CUSP GALLERY from June 6 to June 22. There’s an opening reception on June 6 from 5 to 8 p.m.

The exhibition is free and everyone’s welcome to attend.

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