Palmyra native’s artwork to be exhibited this summer at Gardner House Museum

Nancy Lehenbauer Marshall, a native of Palmyra, will show a collection of her paintings at the Gardner House Museum beginning on June 28 through Sept. 5. The opening reception for the artist’s show is scheduled from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at the museum.
A 48” x 24” oil painting titled “Passages” was created especially for the show. The Mississippi River is a prominent feature in the painting. Just as that great river has provided a passage for travelers through the ages, Nancy uses it as a metaphor for other passages.
For example, images in the painting of the artist’s grandmother and grandchildren represent the passing of family generations. Another detail in the painting showing a fossil being uncovered represents a deeper time frame. Nancy’s paintings develop through time. Images are created and change in her process but the final result of this method in “Passages” is a grand painting showing a pleasant repast overlooking a magnificent river and its valley.
Paintings and prints will be available for purchase. Images and stories about some of Nancy’s work can be found online at www.nlmstudio.com  
Gardner House Museum, 417 South Main, Palmyra, MO, (573) 769-3076.