Inspired by Sargent

September 1 – September 26 | Reception: Friday, September 11, 5 – 8 pm

Inspired by Sargent celebrates the creative dialogue between a great master and 16 Metro Detroit area artists. John Singer Sargent (1856–1925), renowned for his luminous portraits, expressive brushwork, and dramatic sense of costume and pose, provides the spark for this collection of all–prima and studio-finished works. Each artist worked from live models using Sargent’s compositions, palettes, and sensibilities as starting points, allowing his influence to guide, but never confine, their own unique voices. The resulting portraits and figurative pieces, echo Sargent’s flair while offering fresh interpretations shaped by each artist’s medium and style. This exhibition invites viewers to discover how contemporary artists reimagine a celebrated painter’s vision, finding new energy and meaning in poses, gestures, and light first explored more than a century ago.

Artists include: Candace Brancik, Jayne Brophy, Carole Cooper, Kathy Fish, Sara Hadley, Catherine Heatherington, Jim Karell, Janet Kondziela, Darlene McBroom, Brant MacLean, Kathrine McNamee, Kathleen O’Connell, Linda Pelowski, Susan S. Perrish, Sandy Schou, and Mary Step.