Forest Hall Studios announces new spring/summer exhibition

Forest Hall Studios recently announced its new exhibition featuring three artists. The main floor will feature the work of film set photographer Phillip Caruso, and the upper levels of Forest Hall will host painter Jaime Palacios and sculptor Jonathan Shapiro.

On April 27, the studio will open to the public. According to the organizers, this exhibition’s main feature will be a collection of Caruso’s most iconic and intimate works, providing a rare glimpse behind the scenes of some of 20th century’s most legendary films.

With a career spanning over three decades, Caruso has photographed some of Hollywood’s most esteemed icons, including Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, on sets of classics like “Casino,” “The Age of Innocence,” and most recently, Francis Coppola’s “Megalopolis.”

This exhibition promises a behind-the-scenes look at Caruso’s creative process and the moments he has captured. From candid shots of Hollywood’s elite to a rare window of the world behind the camera, each photograph tells a story of its own, showcasing Caruso’s skill and passion for his craft.

”We’re excited to host Phil Caruso’s remarkable photography at Forest Hall, as well as the visceral works of Shapiro and Palacios.” said curators Makos and Solberg. “Caruso’s work not only captures the glamor and drama of the silver screen but also the humanity and grit that lie behind every cinematic masterpiece. This exhibition is a must-see for cinephiles and photography enthusiasts alike, along with the fresh and instinctual work of Shapiro and Palacios. This trilogy of artists exceeds our high expectations that Forest Hall patrons have come to expect from us.”

The second floor (Calvert Vaux Studio) is a survey of paintings entitled “Origins” from painter Jaime Palacios, a Chilean born artist, partly raised in China in the 1970s, currently based in upstate New York. His recurring figurative imagery reveals a baroque-meets-folk narrative and his magical interpretation of the human condition.

The third floor (Richard Morris Studio) of Forest Hall will feature the work of sculptor Jonathan Shapiro entitled “In My Tree,” a selection of sculpture in the medium of wood. The artist narrates a personal story through his hands, transforming the inanimate object into a soulful living expression. Through meticulous carving and shaping, he allows his subjects to begin a second life as majestic sculpture, expanding the once utilitarian parameters of wood into a new lifeform.

Forest Hall Studios is located at 214 Broad St., Milford. For more information, visit Forest Hall’s website at foresthallmilford.com.