“Davy,” by Grace Marshall Submitted photo

An art opening will be held for “The Beginning Layers,” an exhibit featuring works by Grace Marshall from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29, at the Denmark Arts Center.

Born and raised in Denmark, Maine, Marshall earned her Associates Degree in liberal studies with an arts concentration at Southern Maine Community College in 2023. She received a Certificate of Arts award through Fryeburg Academy, and for her senior capstone project, she wrote, illustrated, and published a children’s book. Since graduating from college, Marshall has been studying oil painting under her father Jon Allan Marshall and learning the Old Masters’ techniques.

“I am fascinated by both the enchanted, quiet moments in everyday life and the haunting beauty of nature. I use a variety of traditional media, from graphite and charcoal to thinly layered oil paint, to capture and illustrate subtly magical stories that may otherwise be overlooked. My work often includes lone figures or suggestions of humanity, with an emphasis on instances of stillness and wonder. Literature, music, and my own experiences with solitude are my inspiration. Each artwork is a window into a little world and an invitation for the viewer to slow down and enjoy the ordinary around them,” Marshall said.

The Denmark Arts Center is an award-winning 501(c)3 cultural organization founded in 1994 in the rural community of Denmark. Housed in the town’s historic 1883 Odd Fellows Hall, the DAC offers year-round events and workshops in contemporary dance, theater, music and visual art to community members young and old. DAC is at 50 West Main St., Denmark. For more information, visit denmarkarts.org.