​Exclusive Solo Show To Feature The Works Of New Hope's Robert Beck

HOPEWELL, NJ — Morpeth Contemporary presents "Here And Now," an exclusive solo exhibition featuring the latest paintings by Robert Beck, from Sept. 14 to Oct. 6 at 43 West Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ. The show marks Beck's first solo exhibition since his acclaimed retrospective at the Michener Art Museum.

Beck, a pivotal figure and a leading voice in the Bucks County Art and Cultural Heritage, continues to explore the substance of contemporary life through his iconic and expressive oil paintings. His narrative-driven pieces, capturing unique but ever-present moments, have garnered Beck solo exhibits at three major museums.

"Here And Now" provides an intimate glimpse into Beck's celebrated artistic journey, featuring a diverse range of studio images and works from life, capturing the overlooked but deeply significant, in images that resonate with authenticity and introspection.

Beck's subject matter spans locales, from the Delaware Valley and New York City to the rugged maritime villages of upper Maine. “Here and Now” also showcases a selection from Beck's latest focus on New York life, highlighting cultural snapshots of Manhattan's Upper West Side.

Notably, the exhibition includes the gallery debut of two significant works recently returned from museum exhibits: "Thicket," which was selected for this year's Woodmere Open, and "December Scallops," featured in the American Society of Marine Artists National Exhibition.

“First Light” by Robert Beck will be part of the Morpeth Contemporary Exhibit opening on September 13 and running through October 6, 2024. (Contributed)

“Thicket,” by Robert Beck was selected for this year’s Woodmere Open and will return in time for the upcoming exhibition at Morpeth Contemporary this September. (Contributed)

"I'm describing things of our time," said Beck. "The images are based on our common experience. The paintings aren't just me; they are us. In my work from life, I try to locate the heart of an encounter and describe what it's like to be there. The studio paintings are freed from those confines and fed by imagination and experience. There is a bit of call-and-response to it, establishing a dialogue with the observer."

“You know right away they are Robert’s paintings,” says gallery owner Ruth Morpeth, who first showed Beck in 1997. “They have always connected with people, and each exhibition reveals an expansion of depth and eloquence. The images are engaging and deftly painted. They mean something.”

Morpeth Contemporary invites enthusiasts, collectors, and newcomers alike to experience Robert Beck's examination of the "Here and Now," an exhibition of artistic evolution and shared human experience.

Exhibition Details

• Dates: September 14 to October 6.
• Opening Receptions: Friday, Sept. 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 14 from 1 to 3 p.m.
• Location: Morpeth Contemporary, 43 West Broad Street, Hopewell, N.J.
• Gallery Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 11 AM - 5 PM
• Contact: 609-333-9393

Learn more about Morpeth Contemporary at morpethcontemporary.com. Learn more about Painter Robert Beck at RobertBeck.net