A new exhibition of plein air paintings is “a great reminder of the joy of living on the island, often found in the environment around us”, according to organisers.

The Chasing the Light show, featuring impressionistic works in oil by Eli Cedrone, opens at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art today [FRIDAY] and will run for four weeks.

Ms Cedrone, who studied painting in Boston and Florence, Italy, said that working plein air — or out in the open rather than in a studio — required stamina and discipline.

She said: “It forces us to leave the comfort of the studio and to observe the natural world first-hand.

“The immediacy of painting from nature is inspiring but the idea must be firmly planted in my mind. I often write down what the painting is about and make small, value studies — the breaking down of subject matter into a series of different tones.

“More complex ideas require a lot of sketches and evolve over time. My idea is based on the vision of what’s before me or the mood I’m trying to create — the flow of light through a room, abstract shapes, texture and paint handling all come into play.

“Painting is a process of discovery and decision-making where disparate elements pull together until the image is clearly expressed.”

According to a museum spokesman, the exhibition, which includes vivid seascapes and familiar-feeling backyards, will bring a sense of ease and comfort, while capturing the natural beauty found across the island.

The spokesman said: “Eli’s work is a vibrant start to the 2023 series of exhibitions in the Rick Faries Gallery. She has captured many familiar viewpoints, and familiar places, that I think we all share varied memories within. This show is a great reminder of the joy of living on the island, often found in the environment around us.”

Chasing the Light opens today at 5.30pm and will be on view until February 7. The Masterworks Museum is open Monday to Saturday from 10am until 4pm. For more information click here and here.