CRONOS: A Powerful Exploration of Time at the New Hartford Artisans Guild
The New Hartford Artisans Guild’s latest exhibition, CRONOS, offered an evocative and thought-provoking exploration of time—its weight, its fragility, and its relentless forward motion. Juried by Peter Albano of Real Art Ways, the exhibition brought together a compelling collection of regional artists whose work examined time from deeply personal, political, and philosophical perspectives.
Ava Rummler “Transaction”
Albano, known for his discerning eye and commitment to contemporary dialogue in the arts, curated a show that felt both cohesive and expansive. Each selected piece contributed to a larger narrative about temporality—memory, aging, cycles, decay, anticipation, and the tension between permanence and impermanence. From layered mixed media works that suggested erosion and accumulation, to striking figurative paintings capturing fleeting emotional moments, CRONOSinvited viewers to pause and reflect on their own relationship with time.
The exhibition space itself became part of the experience. Sculptural works cast shifting shadows throughout the gallery as the day progressed, subtly reinforcing the theme. Digital media pieces explored time through repetition and glitch, while more traditional oil and watercolor works captured moments suspended in stillness. Together, the range of mediums underscored the universality of the concept—time touches everything, yet is experienced uniquely by each of us.
Suzan Fox, “What Was Before Will Come Again”
One of the strengths of CRONOS was its emotional depth. Some works carried a quiet nostalgia, referencing childhood, family histories, or fading traditions. Others confronted the urgency of the present moment, addressing climate, culture, and collective memory. There was a palpable tension between past and future—a reminder that time is both a healer and a force that demands reckoning.
The opening reception drew an engaged and curious crowd, sparking conversations that lingered long after viewers left the gallery walls. Artists and guests discussed process, inspiration, and the ways in which creative practice itself becomes a meditation on time—hours in the studio, years of refinement, lifetimes of influence.
Marcia Hendrick, “Hope”
With CRONOS, the New Hartford Artisans Guild once again demonstrated its commitment to presenting exhibitions that challenge, inspire, and elevate local artistic voices. Under Peter Albano’s thoughtful jurying, the show not only showcased exceptional talent but also encouraged meaningful dialogue about the temporal nature of existence.
As the Guild continues to grow and evolve, exhibitions like CRONOS serve as a powerful reminder: art has the ability to hold time still, even if only for a moment.