ITHACA, NY Distilling collaged photographs of her daily routine, painter Jennifer Small creates brightly colored, angular abstractions that aim to recapture the essence of ordinary seeing. Recalling the roots
These remain strange, constrained times for local gallery-goers, with few options for public viewing. Over in Cayuga Heights, big changes have been afoot at Corners Gallery, a pillar of the local visual arts scene. Rebranded last November as Corners Gallery & the living room, the business has added a design shop to its framing operation and program of formal exhibitions. Working with Rachel Philipson, a local photographer and graphic designer, owner Ariel Bullion Ecklund â herself an ambitious ceramic artist â clearly has as much as ever on her plate. Itâs a busy operation, and it remains to be seen how things shake out for those of us interested in dedicated art shows.Â