Rina Naik

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Rina Naik is an interdisciplinary artist who explores tangible and intangible human experiences in the landscape. In her artwork in this exhibit, she explores the dissolution of boundaries between painting, sculpture, and immersive installation through the interplay of translucent planes, reflective surfaces, and manipulated light. She says, “By translating the vibrant color and rich textures from my oil paintings into three-dimensional assemblages, I aim to expand the role of color, allowing it to function as a spatial force rather than a surface-bound element. In this transformation, color and texture take on physical form, inviting the viewer to experience them as dynamic and mutable, rather than static.”

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Naik is a full-time faculty member in the Architecture and Design Studies Department at Endicott College in Beverly, MA. She has taught art and design courses and workshops at the Rhode Island School of Design Continuing Education Program and the Attleboro Arts Museum in Attleboro, MA. She has a B.SC and MFA in Interior Design from Endicott and holds a certificate in Drawing and Painting from Rhode Island School of Design Continuing Education Program. 

 

Phillip Beauchemin

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Photographer Phillip Beauchemin, a native Rhode Islander, has a passion for capturing the natural and built world from vantage points that might otherwise be overlooked. Phil is well traveled and has immersed himself in the global landscape to capture nature in its raw, yet beautiful form. Whether stopped along the ring road of Iceland, atop a cliff in Scotland, or out exploring all corners of the United States, Phil remains focused on highlighting the tranquility of Mother Earth.

 

His journey with photography began in 1970 while he studied at the University of Rhode Island and continued after moving to Los Angeles in 1975. A few years later, he returned to Rhode Island to focus on woodworking. In 2010, after a long hiatus, he picked up the camera (now digital) again, inspired by his deep love for nature and animals. 

 

Carson Jackson

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Maine-based artist Carson Jackson is a self-taught contemporary abstract artist known for his distinctive style, combining mixed media and found objects to create unique works that challenge conventional interpretation. Drawing inspiration from his life's journey as the son of a Cuban refugee and his prior career in healthcare, Carson's art reflects a rich tapestry of experiences, travels, and personal history. His creative process is guided by curiosity, exploring the balance between darkness and light while translating life's trials and beauty into powerful visual narratives.

 

He says, “My art is a mirror reflecting my journey—an odyssey from my heritage as the son of a Cuban refugee to my past life in healthcare, where I bore witness to both the fragility and resilience of life. Equine forms often emerge in my work as metaphors for my story, a medium through which I convey my vision to the world.”