Exhibit Dramatically Delineates Artist's Despondency, Rebirth
Friday, May 30, 2014
− Photos by Cindy Davis Meixel, writer/photo editor, and Dalaney T. Vartenisian, student photographer
![Gallery guests in the](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/05/6001924.jpg)
Gallery guests in the "After" section
![New York City artist Ned Martin engages the opening-night crowd.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/05/6001940.jpg)
New York City artist Ned Martin engages the opening-night crowd.
![Family members congratulate Martin's son, Scott; he and his wife are expecting a child (the artist's first grandchild) later this year.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/05/6001967.jpg)
Family members congratulate Martin's son, Scott; he and his wife are expecting a child (the artist's first grandchild) later this year.
![The gallery's spatial layout follows the exhibit's symbolic dividing line.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/05/6001986.jpg)
The gallery's spatial layout follows the exhibit's symbolic dividing line.
![More than 100 attendees listen to Martin's emotional and empowering gallery talk.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/05/1over100crowd.jpg)
More than 100 attendees listen to Martin's emotional and empowering gallery talk.
![Realistic paintings representing Martin's](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/05/2Before-leads-to.jpg)
Realistic paintings representing Martin's "Before" period begin the exhibit and lead visitors through distinct sections of artwork.
![A large](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/05/4After-images.jpg)
A large "After" section is filled with abstract oil paintings created on recycled aluminum printing plates.
![A relative of Martin's late wife reflects on a powerful painting.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/05/5quietmomentreflecting.jpg)
A relative of Martin's late wife reflects on a powerful painting.
![More works from the](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/05/IMG_1457.jpg)
More works from the "After" collection
![Green leaves, peppers and glasses are among the](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/05/IMG_1470.jpg)
Green leaves, peppers and glasses are among the "Before" works.
![](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/05/IMG_1493.jpg)
"Apple Fractals" engage viewers in the "After" section, which, like the "Before" paintings, notes the artist's Feb. 17, 2013, turning point.
![Holding messages from a prior purpose, recycled metal printing plates offer an extra layer of intrigue.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/05/IMG_1502.jpg)
Holding messages from a prior purpose, recycled metal printing plates offer an extra layer of intrigue.
![A multimedia experience, including a video in which the artist explains the blur of grief, immerses gallerygoers.<br />
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A multimedia experience, including a video in which the artist explains the blur of grief, immerses gallerygoers.
![A visitor inspects Martin's newer oils.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/05/IMG_1518.jpg)
A visitor inspects Martin's newer oils.
![The detail of a wasp, also among the earlier pieces](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/05/IMG_1567.jpg)
The detail of a wasp, also among the earlier pieces