For Rhode Island, By Rhode Island

For Rhode Island, By Rhode Island

A Love Letter in Art to the Ocean State

On February 12, Erase Studio & Gallery opened its doors to a room that felt less like an opening reception and more like a reunion. It was packed — shoulder to shoulder, laughter echoing off the gallery walls, artists standing proudly beside their work, collectors lingering just a little longer in front of pieces that felt deeply familiar.

For Rhode Island, By Rhode Island is exactly what it sounds like: a curated love letter to the place we call home.

And opening night proved just how much Rhode Island inspires the people who live here.

A Night That Felt Like Home

From the moment the doors opened, the energy was undeniable. Artists greeted friends and family. Conversations unfolded about neighborhoods, memories, summers by the water, and the quiet magic of winter light along the coast.

There’s something powerful about seeing your home reflected back to you through someone else’s lens. It transforms the ordinary into something sacred.

Opening night wasn’t just about art — it was about shared identity.

A Collection Rooted in Place

The exhibition gathers a diverse range of local artists, each interpreting Rhode Island in their own distinct voice. The result is a dynamic, layered portrait of the Ocean State.

You’ll find:

• Bold, textured lobsters — playful yet iconic

• Glowing depictions of WaterFire Providence — flickering firelight reflected in the river

• Nostalgic clam bakes that transport you to late summer evenings

• Intimate urban Providence scenes — brick facades, fire escapes, side streets at dusk

• Lush garden studies capturing New England’s fleeting bloom

• Coastal photography and paintings of timeless lighthouses standing watch over the Atlantic

• Iconic Rhode Island landmarks rendered through brush, lens, collage, and mixed media

Each piece tells a story. Some whisper. Some celebrate. All of them belong here.

Why This Show Matters

In a world that often feels fast and global, this exhibition slows us down and brings us back to place.

For Rhode Island, By Rhode Island is an opportunity to collect work that holds meaning beyond aesthetics. These pieces aren’t generic coastal art — they are interpretations of lived experience. They were created by artists who walk these same streets, drive these same bridges, watch these same tides.

When you collect from this show, you’re not just buying art.

You’re supporting a local artist.You’re preserving a piece of Rhode Island culture.You’re bringing home something deeply personal.

On View Through March 20, 2026

The exhibition is on view now through March 20, 2026 at Erase Studio & Gallery.

If you missed opening night, don’t worry — the magic is still here. The walls are still alive with color, texture, and memory. And perhaps now, in the quiet of a weekday afternoon or a Saturday stroll, you’ll find your own moment with a piece that feels like yours.

Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but its creative spirit is anything but small.

Come see it.

Come feel it.

Come collect it.

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