‘Organic Abstraction: Contemporary Outdoor Sculpture’ at SAC - 27 East
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‘Organic Abstraction: Contemporary Outdoor Sculpture’ at SAC

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"Strand" by Jerelyn Hanrahan will be on view at Southampton Arts Center. COURTESY C FINE ART

"Cumulus Stone No. 1" by Norman Mooney will be on view at Southampton Arts Center. COURTESY C FINE ART

authorStaff Writer on Jun 5, 2025

“Organic Abstraction: Contemporary Outdoor Sculpture” returns to the grounds of the Southampton Arts Center for its second season and goes on view to the public on Sunday, June 7. An opening reception for the show will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 12.

“Organic Abstraction” explores the materials, processes, and techniques of established, internationally recognized, museum-collected sculptors working within a formalist paradigm. The exhibition is curated by Cheryl Sokolow, guest curator and founder of Hamptons Sculpture SIGHTS, and features dynamic outdoor sculptures by a roster of internationally recognized artists, including Bill Barrett, Joel Perlman, Jane Manus, Kevin Barrett, Norman Mooney, Carole Eisner, Alex Barrett, Matt Devine, John Clement, Michael Enn Sirvet and Jerelyn Hanrahan.

“We are truly delighted to be able to collaborate with Cheryl to bring world-class sculptures to the grounds of the Southampton Arts Center for all our community and visitors to come and enjoy,” notes Christina Mossaides Strassfield, executive director of Southampton Arts Center.

“Organic Abstraction” remains on view through October 7 in the outdoor spaces at the Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton. Visit southamptonartscenter.org for details.

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