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Judi Harvest, "Abundance II,: hand blown Murano glass, one of a kind Pomegranate sculpture with 18 seeds. COURTESY WACH
Stephanie Brody-Lederman, "The Poetry of the Day," oil and acrylic on canvas, 20" x 20." COURTESY THE ARTIST
Hildy Maze, "Untitled," oil and mixed media on canvas, 58.5" x 44." COURTESY THE HILDY LYNN MAZE FOUNDATION
Cati Van Milders, "The Jazz Series No. 1," oil, pastel on paper, 12" x 10." COURTESY THE ARTIST
Amy Wickersham, "Birdseye View," dyed silk and paint on wood, 14" x 11." COURTESY THE ARTIST
The Women’s Art Center of the Hamptons (WACH) presents “Something Red!,” an exhibition featuring works by Stephanie Brody-Lederman, Judi Harvest, Hildy Maze, Cati Van Milders and Amy Wickersham. The show runs from November 22 to January 11, with an opening reception on Saturday, November 22, from 2 to 4 p.m.
The exhibition invites viewers to consider the many ways the color red — bold, subtle, symbolic or barely there — shapes what we see and how we feel. For centuries, red has carried powerful symbolic weight, commanding attention as a vibrant field or a subtle accent. It can stand alone or operate in harmony with other colors, offering balance, intensity or surprise.
Director Wendy Van Deusen said red is “definitely a not-to-be-missed color but can just as easily shine as an accent in art, apparel and home furnishings. It has an unmistakable energy — and exploring that energy through this exhibition has been exciting.”
Associate director Joi Jackson Perle added, “Red is not the most popular color, but is always the first one we see. It makes us sit up and take notice — it refuses to be ignored. What a personality this color has.”
The exhibition’s five artists each engage red differently. Harvest’s glass sculptures — from plush pillows to ripe pomegranates — showcase red as an irresistible invitation to look closer. Brody-Lederman offers poetic glimpses of landscapes, birds and flowers, where touches of red reveal beauty in the everyday. Wickersham uses acrylic paint with dyed silk to create translucent layers of color and texture. Van Milders brings empathetic observation to her portraits, where red adds nuance and attitude. The late Hildy Maze explored emotional landscapes through introspective figures who suggest someone we might know or ourselves.
“Something Red!” demonstrates that color is never passive. In the hands of these artists, red becomes an energetic vibration, charging each work with emotion and presence. The exhibition encourages viewers to slow down, look closer and see how a single color can shift perception.
The Women’s Art Center of the Hamptons is at 2418 Main Street, Bridgehampton. For more information, visit wachamptonsny.org.
Staff Writer on Nov 16, 2025