ROCKLAND — Staff and friends of the Good Tern Co-op present a winter Gallery art exhibition featuring the watercolor works of Fern Axelson, on display at the GTC Gallery inside Hole in the Wall Bagels, at 754 Main Street, in Rockland.

A reception, free and open to the public, is scheduled for Sunday, January 5, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. All are welcome to attend, to meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.

This exhibition reflects Axelson’s love for nature and her fascination with the small yet beautiful moments found outdoors. She is fascinated with the surreal energy of the natural world. A 25-year-old Maine-based artist originally from the Colorado mountains, Axelson creates joyful, vibrant, and dreamlike watercolor paintings inspired by nature. This collection is deeply rooted in her connection to nature and artistic practice, which she credits with sustaining her mental resilience during years spent homebound with chronic illness and disability. In addition to her art, she is a dedicated Good Tern Co-op volunteer and a local backyard homesteader.

If you can’t make it to the reception, stop by anytime through the end of March to view these work. Hole in the Wall is open daily, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. year-round. For more information, contact Fern Axelson: art@fernaxelson.com.

Good Tern Natural Foods Co-op is a member-owned food and health store, founded in 1980 to provide healthy food and wellness choices at reasonable prices for the local community. The Co-op’s Education & Community Outreach volunteers seek to engage residents of Midcoast Maine and beyond in fun and satisfying ways to learn while improving their own mental and physical health as well as ensuring a healthy planet. 

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