Trio Of Shows

On December 15, Haven Gallery will open three solo exhibitions in its Northport, New York, gallery from 6 to 8 p.m. that highlight the work of Kelsey Beckett, Craww and Amy Minchew. The exhibitions are on view through January 19, and they will feature new works in the three artists’ signature styles.

Beckett’s exhibition, titled Contrast, takes a deeper look at archetypes, stereotypes or negative associations imposed upon women. She elaborates, “Some are positive correlations, others are negative and harmful—and some are deeply personal. A lot of judgements are placed on women, whether they want them or not. It can be difficult to deal with these assigned roles when your own idea of self contrasts with how others brand you.”

In her painting Luscious and Venomous, Beckett paints her version of the femme fatale and compares it to that of a male artist’s gaze. “Women within the male gaze of femme fatale were often seen as delighting in their evil ways, or finding their power through the destruction and seduction of men,” Beckett shares. “Luscious and Venomonous displays the usual cast gaze, sultry expression and lush surroundings that come with the theme, as well as a lurking mood of ill intent.”