Throughout the month of April, the Gallery at Central will present the paintings of artist Caroline Anderson.

Caroline’s paintings operate within the tension of “hypernormalization,” a concept that offers a framework for understanding how contemporary life continues to feel stable despite the presence of multiple, overlapping crises. Her tactile, layered surfaces are marked by technical and pictorial discrepancies, reinforcing the normalization of crisis. Offering recognition rather than resolution, Caroline’s paintings invite viewers to reflect on shared anxieties and the challenge of living attentively in a time of ongoing crisis.

Caroline’s work is exhibited and collected internationally. She is also a founding member of "Climate Artists” (climateartists.net) – a collective of five artists from across the U.S – who in 2026 will be in Alaska for a two-week residency that features workshops, exhibitions, raku firing, and a collaborative ceramics installation.

Meet the artist at the gallery reception on Friday, April 17, from 5 to 7 pm.

The Gallery at Central Congregational Church - 296 Angell Street, Providence, RI 02906 - Use side entrance on Diman Place

Gallery Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm - Sundays: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm - Closed on federal holidays

Visit our Virtual Gallery at centralchurch.us/the-gallery-at-central/

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