LEWISTON —Lyceum Gallery will host an opening reception Friday, June 15, for “The Curator’s Invitation: Gloria Limoges and Anson Holzer” exhibit.

The exhibition will feature 20 works by Limoges, four sculptures and 16 oil paintings; and six charcoal and ink pieces by Holzer. There is a stark contrast between Limoges’ use of saturated oil colors and Holzer’s minimalist approach to his large 48- by 48- by 60-inch canvases.

“This is a great departure from Lyceum Gallery’s salon approach to hanging 50 to 80 pieces,” said Tamera Grieshaber, owner of Lyceum Gallery and curator of the new exhibit. “I wanted a show of contrasts and these two artists have very different approaches to their art. Together, they create an exciting exhibit that will draw people into each piece.”

A Lewiston native now living in Poland Spring, Limoges began her art journey as a child experimenting with watercolors. For the past several years, the rich color and luminosity of oil painting have been her choice, adding texture with unusual surfaces, sand and wax. She has ventured into painting unique still life, portraits and abstracts. During the summer months, she has worked on sculpture in a variety of materials, including steel and bronze.

Limoges has taken courses at Maine College of Art and University of Maine. Her work has been included in juried exhibits at the Atrium Gallery, University of Southern Maine L-A College, Gallery 5 and other local venues. A large piece of hers hangs behind the alter at St. Philip’s Church in Auburn.

Holzer began his study of ink-work with calligraphy in Taipei at Wen Hwa University in 1997, and earned a bachedor’s degree in the arts from the University of Pennsylvania in 2001.

His works have been shown and sold throughout the United States and abroad. Since 2006, he has sold more than 275 large canvas works. Created primarily with charcoal and inks, these works were designed to create an ambient and calm environment.

Holzer’s work is often identified with the Color Field School that originated in Washington, D.C., in the 1950s. His palette is tightly controlled and exhibits a very precise use of color, contrasting monochromatic textural backgrounds against precise, often explosive, foreground elements.

The reception will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lyceum Gallery, 49 Lisbon St. Gallery hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, or by appointment by calling  576-4805. “The Curator’s Invitation: Gloria Limoges and Anson Holzer” will run through July 13.