Copley Society of Art

Ambiguous charms of domesticity

“Martindale” (wood, fabric, vintage wallpaper, latex paint, polymer clay, solvent transfer, encaustic), by Boston-based artist Chelsea Revelle, in the show “Perspectives; Art from MFA {Boston Museum of Fine Arts} Staff’’ at the Copley Society of Art, Boston, through May 4.

— Photo courtesy Copley Society of Art

Revelle uses assemblage and embroidery to examine themes of the home, childhood play and the psychological impact of domesticity.

Art on the half shell

“Raw Bar’’ (acryllic on panel), by Del-Bourree Bach, in the “:Copley Masters Show,’’ at Copley Society of Art, Boston, through Nov. 7 The "Copley Masters" are those who have won a certain number of awards from the society over the years. Most of the…

“Raw Bar’’ (acryllic on panel), by Del-Bourree Bach, in the “:Copley Masters Show,’’ at Copley Society of Art, Boston, through Nov. 7


The "Copley Masters" are those who have won a certain number of awards from the society over the years. Most of the works in this year's masters show are oil paintings, though there are also bronze sculpture and photography as well as watercolor, acrylic and encaustic paintings in the show. “Copley Masters Show “ is a part of Copley Society of Art's anniversary, celebrating 140 years of history.

For more information, visit copleysociety.org/copley-masters-show.

Copley Society of Art, at 158 Newbury St., in Boston’s Back Bay

Copley Society of Art, at 158 Newbury St., in Boston’s Back Bay

Not affordable housing

“Back Bay,’’ by photographer Roger Palframan, in his show “City Visions,’’ at Copley Society of Art, Boston, through June 15. Roger Palframan works in Boston but is from Britain. The society says that his most recent work, such as that in “City Visi…

“Back Bay,’’ by photographer Roger Palframan, in his show “City Visions,’’ at Copley Society of Art, Boston, through June 15.


Roger Palframan works in Boston but is from Britain. The society says that his most recent work, such as that in “City Visions,’’ focuses on “organized environments and the unexpected patterns and rhythms they produce. He utilizes shape, form and line to reveal detail and texture and create striking images.’’ His photographs “depict tight clusters of buildings, evoking the crowded feeling of city life while revealing the man-made beauty of each scene.’’