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Caroline Stoughton, Closer Than You Imagine
NOTE: Artist talk which will be live with Q & A: 6:30 pm
— Collaboratively Hosted by Side Street Gallery and Maryam’s Mark & Co./ Art Social
Side Street Gallery is pleased to announce the highly anticipated solo exhibition of
Caroline Stoughton, Closer Than You Imagine. This marks Stoughton’s third solo
exhibition in 2024.
Closer Than You Imagine, invites viewers into a vibrant world where dreams and
desires are not distant aspirations, but rather intimate realities waiting to be recognized.
With her specific use of color and form, Stoughton captures the delicate interplay
between aspiration and reality, suggesting that the very things we yearn for often reside
within arm’s reach, merely obscured by our own minds.
The exhibition features paintings that meld rich, organic foliage with unexpected animal prints as seen in Wild,
symbolizing the interconnectedness of our dreams and the elements of our existence.
Stoughton’s work challenges us to reconsider our perceptions: what we seek may
already be present, blossoming quietly in the background.
Caroline Stoughton (b. 1998, Pennsylvania) earned her BFA from Tyler School of Art in
2020 and is the recipient of the prestigious Richard Cramer Color Award. Currently,
Stoughton is an artist-in-residence at Cherry Street Pier in Philadelphia. Stoughton’s
work has garnered attention nationwide, recently featured on Fox 29, and is held in
private collections across the United States and Rome, Italy.
A portion of the proceeds from all paintings sold will be donated to the Alzheimer’s
Association, in support of Stoughton’s “The Longest Day” campaign—an initiative
dedicated to raising funds for research and awareness in the fight against Alzheimer’s
disease.
“Closer Than You Imagine” will be on view from November 8 to November 30, 2024, at
Side Street Gallery. The opening reception will take place on November 1 from 6 PM to
8 PM. All our welcome. For the remainder of the exhibition, the gallery is open by
appointment only.
To schedule a visit, please email sidestreetgalleryphl@gmail.com
For all purchase/press inquiries, please email caroline.stoughton1@gmail.com or visit www.carolinestoughton.com
Caroline Stoughton
Fine Artist
“Wild”
Medium: Acrylic and Oil Paint
Size: 4 inch by 4 inch canvas
Will be on display at Side Street Gallery for sale.
Location
Side Street Gallery – 812 Chestnut Street, Suite 2E – Second Floor, Philadelphia PA 19107.
How to get there
BY CAR:
To drive Side Street Gallery at 812 Chestnut Street, 2E, Philadelphia, PA 19107, start by heading on US-1 S; merge onto I-476 S via the ramp to Chester; stay on I-476 S for about 4 miles; take exit 5 for US-1 N toward Springfield/Lima and merge onto US-1 N. Continue on US-1 N and use the left lane to merge onto I-76 E toward Philadelphia; follow I-76 E for approximately 8 miles; take exit 344 for I-676 E/US-30 E toward Central Philadelphia; merge onto I-676 E. Use the left lane to take the exit toward Broad Street/Central Philadelphia; merge onto Vine Street; use the right lane to merge onto Vine Street; turn right onto N Broad Street and follow it for about 0.6 miles; turn left onto Chestnut Street and drive for about 0.3 miles. Arrive at Side Street Gallery, 812 Chestnut Street, 2E, which will be on your right.
BY SEPTA:
The SEPTA routes closest to Side Street Gallery at 812 Chestnut Street, 2E, Philadelphia, PA 19107 include several convenient options. The Market-Frankford Line, also known as the Blue Line, stops at 11th Street Station, which is just a short walk away; the Broad Street Line, or Orange Line, can be accessed at City Hall Station and Walnut-Locust Station, both within walking distance. Additionally, numerous bus routes serve the area, including Routes 4, 16, 21, 23, 42, and 45, which all have stops near Chestnut Street; the PATCO Speedline also provides service to 8th and Market Street, offering another accessible transit option. These routes make it easy to reach Side Street Gallery from various parts of the city and surrounding areas.
BY NEW JERSEY TRANSIT:
The New Jersey Transit route closest to Side Street Gallery at 812 Chestnut Street, 2E, Philadelphia, PA 19107 is the NJ Transit Atlantic City Line; this line terminates at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, which connects to multiple SEPTA services and other public transportation options, making it convenient to reach the gallery. From 30th Street Station, you can take the Market-Frankford Line (Blue Line) to 11th Street Station or use various SEPTA bus routes to get closer to Chestnut Street. This connectivity ensures that travelers from New Jersey have a straightforward route to the gallery.
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