Deb Perugi | Perugi Studio

Galatea and Friends Show

by Deb Perugi | Aug 2, 2025 | Abstract Art, Contemporary Art, First Friday, Galatea Fine Art, Shows

A really fun show was held this July called “Galatea and Friends.” The idea was to invite a friend who is not a member of the gallery to show a painting to pair with yours.

I noticed via Instagram that an old friend from The Boston Globe days who was an illustrator for many years was now creating fine art painting. (There is a distinction, but less so these past few years.) I asked James Steinberg to submit a painting along with mine and together we found one that would look good along with my style.

Years ago, when I was freelancing as an information graphics designer, James and I produced a beautiful graphic together on genetic sequencing for a scientific company. I researched and drew the outlines and James airbrushed it. The client was so happy they purchased the drawing to display in their corporate office.

He came to the opening July 11 and brought his wife Paola. We had a great time and even went across the way to another studio to visit a friend of his and see his work. He also was an illustrator moving on to painting.

These shows are a great way to introduce Galatea Gallery to other artists with the intention of increasing membership. If you are interested in joining an art gallery, let me know!

‘Earth Unknown Solo Galatea Show

by Deb Perugi | Jun 12, 2025 | Cold Wax and Oil, Contemporary Art, Galatea Fine Art, Non Representational

My first gallery show was this past month, May 1 through May 31. A gallery space at Galatea Fine Arts in Boston was hung with 20 or so cold wax and oil paintings on cradle board and a few oil and acrylic paintings on canvas. The opening was First Friday; always a busy and fun time at SoWa, Boston. Parking is free, and there are food trucks and restaurants nearby to complete a fun night out.

This was a dream come true for me. Other artists and art collectors talked with me about the process of cold wax and what goes into the thinking behind it. It was especially meaningful to me that one elderly man commented on my statement which began with a quote from Rachel Carson:

Earth Unknown

“We stand now where two roads diverge. But unlike the roads in Robert Frost’s familiar poem, they are not equally fair. The road we have long been traveling is deceptively easy, a smooth superhighway on which we progress with great speed, but at its end lies disaster. The other fork of the road — the one less traveled by — offers our last, our only chance to reach a destination that assures the preservation of the earth.”

― Rachel Carson, Silent Spring

Rachel Carson, the environmental scientist, published these words in 1962. Now, over fifty years later, climate change has become the leading problem of our time, and yet we struggle to stay on the “road less traveled by”.

I have always been attuned to nature and the environmental movement of the 70s, when I was in college, it made quite an impression on me.

These paintings, though intended to be non-representational or abstracted landscapes, resemble a dystopian view of our future, our earth unknown.

Newton Open Studios April 2025

by Deb Perugi | Mar 11, 2025 | Abstract Art, Arts, Cold Wax and Oil, Collectors Art, Contemporary Art, Jewelry, Newton Open Studios, Newton, MA, Shows

I will be showing my latest paintings at the New Art Center this year at 61 Washington Park, Newtonville. Featured are all sizes of cold wax and oil paintings that I have been working on the past year or two. Join me and many other artists and craftspeople in the building for this two day fanfare. I’ll be in the big gallery on the stage. I’m also planning to sell new jewelry, featuring beads and findings from the Paternostri collection.

You can view the selection of artists on the web page NewtonOpenStudios.org. Search for “61 Washington” and see all the artists in this location.

Other artists around town are represented on the home page and a downloadable map will be available for people who want to check out several locations.

New Gallery in SoWa — The Art Gallery

by Deb Perugi | Jul 30, 2024 | Arts, First Friday, Shows

Something new in Boston! A gallery called The Art Gallery (TAG) is opening this First Friday, August 2. It was established and curated by Galatea Fine Art Director Claudia Fiks and right next door at 460B Harrison Avenue, Boston. It was the previous space occupied by The Fountain Street Studios.

This large gallery will feature artists from around New England. First Friday is a lively free event open from 5 pm to 9 pm each first friday of each month. Come see the wide array of art work on display for the entire month of August.

I am one of the new members but will not have a piece in this show, so stay tuned. I will be part of the festivities, though, to be sure!

The Press Release:

Boston, MA – TAG, a groundbreaking new art space, is set to promote and revamp the local art scene with its inaugural exhibition, “Startling Unpredictability: The Art of New Beginnings,” opening on August 2. Located in the heart of SoWA Arts and Design District, TAG promises to inject fresh energy and diverse perspectives into the local art circuit. This extraordinary showcase features the works of 55 contemporary visual artists and artisans, promising to shake up the art scene and promote unprecedented engagement between visitors with local and regional talents.

“We’re thrilled to introduce TAG to our community and beyond,” says Claudia Fiks, Gallery founder and director. “Our vision is to create a dynamic environment where artists and art enthusiasts can connect, engage, and be inspired. It’s a celebration of diverse voices, innovative techniques, and the power of art to bridge cultural divides. ‘Startling Unpredictability’ embodies our commitment to embracing new perspectives and fostering ongoing creativity.”

Something new in Boston! A gallery called The Art Gallery (TAG) is opening this First Friday, August 2. It was established and curated by Galatea Fine Art Director Claudia Fiks and right next door at 460B Harrison Avenue, 2C, Boston. It was the previous space occupied by The Fountain Street Studios.

This large gallery will feature artists from around New England. First Friday is a lively free event open from 5 pm to 9 pm each first friday of each month. Come see the wide array of art work on display for the entire month of August.

I am one of the new members but will not have a piece in this show, so stay tuned. I will be part of the festivities, though, to be sure!

The Press Release:

Boston, MA – TAG, a groundbreaking new art space, is set to promote and revamp the local art scene with its inaugural exhibition, “Startling Unpredictability: The Art of New Beginnings,” opening on August 2. Located in the heart of SoWA Arts and Design District, TAG promises to inject fresh energy and diverse perspectives into the local art circuit. This extraordinary showcase features the works of 55 contemporary visual artists and artisans, promising to shake up the art scene and promote unprecedented engagement between visitors with local and regional talents.

“We’re thrilled to introduce TAG to our community and beyond,” says Claudia Fiks, Gallery founder and director. “Our vision is to create a dynamic environment where artists and art enthusiasts can connect, engage, and be inspired. It’s a celebration of diverse voices, innovative techniques, and the power of art to bridge cultural divides. ‘Startling Unpredictability’ embodies our commitment to embracing new perspectives and fostering ongoing creativity.”

Newton Open Studios 2024

by Deb Perugi | Apr 7, 2024 | Abstraction, Arts, Cold Wax and Oil, News, Newton Open Studios, Oil Painting

Deb will be showing her latest cold wax paintings at the Newton Open Studios this April 27 and 28. The location for seven artists is a new gallery at New Art @ Trio, 245 Walnut Street in Newtonville, near the intersection of Washinton. Food nearby, parking and elevator. See enclosed ad for a look at the other artsts at this location. Or go here for more information about the event and a map locating over 150 artists.