The Copley Society of Art is not just a gallery, but a center of community. Co|So is home to over 300 artist members, and what better way to showcase this community than an exhibition with open acceptance for all of them?
From January 8th through 31st, we invite the public to explore this vibrant hub of artists with our All Members Exhibition! Featuring over 150 unique pieces, this show was created with the purpose of celebrating the diversity of our artist members. With artists’ experience spanning decades and dozens of media types represented, there is truly something exciting for everyone up on the walls— or hanging from the ceiling!
Continue reading for a deep dive into selected works by new and preexisting members, and come visit us in the gallery before the end of the month to experience the exhibition up close.
Worrying Won’t Change Anything
installation, 2’x6″
Jaina Cipriano’s interactive piece personifies the act of worrying in real time — will it change anything? The classic capsule machine evokes feelings of nostalgia and forces the viewer to reckon with adult anxieties in the context of their inner child.
Pawtucket Irrelevancy #1
mixed media: cast resin, wood and tile grout, 20 x 15
This architectural relief by Jeff Drake showcases the artist’s interest in the visual aspects of American decline and the hidden beauty within. Drake is drawn to texturally intriguing structures and infrastructures, and he creates with the purpose of recontextualising built environments in a way that brings attention to what would otherwise be overlooked.
Context is Everything
egg tempera on claybord panel, 16″ x 20″
Graf’s work combines ancient techniques with modern themes, creating an exciting juxtaposition. She creates from a place of hope and wishes to create something positive for the world. The whimsical environments present in her artwork create a world that can serve as a transformative experience for the viewer, escapism, or whatever else one might be seeking. Context is Everything is about how nothing happens in a vacuum, and our surrounding information is critical.
Whispers Of Winter
linocut print, 18″ x 22″
William H. Hays has been making art since the 1970s and has explored a variety of media since then. Though he holds a BFA in Fine Art, his printmaking skills are entirely self-taught, and he pulls each print by hand. He finds the printing process meditative, and it shows in his stunningly tranquil pieces such as this one.
Barnyard Innocence~Twins
Laureen Hylka, Signature Member
oil on linen, 38X38
This piece by Signature Artist Member Laureen Hylka captures the sweet innocence of two Hereford cows. Hykla feels strongly about plein air painting and finds it enables her to “capture the nuances of the scene which would not be possible by using a photo”. This piece is a celebration of light, texture, and nature.
Blue Sky
cyanotype on paper, 32″ x 24″
This one-of-a-kind cyanotype on Arches Platine paper was inspired by Murie’s background in gardening. All of her works are a celebration of nature, and they’re meant to evoke feelings of calmness. The exact shade of Prussian Blue achieved is incredibly important to her, hence the richness of color present in this piece.
Encumbered Harmony
dollhouse parts, wood, wallpaper, fabric, 19″ x 23″ x 8″
Chelsea Revelle’s art explores concepts of confinement, constraint, and the historical attitudes of passivity and submission that are often associated with the traditional craft of “women’s work.” Encumbered Harmony was inspired by the Victorian era and the impact it had on the idea of domesticity. The piece belongs to her Fragility of Silence collection, which features abandoned dollhouse pieces as symbols for domestic perfection and the effort it takes to maintain this.
In the Bathroom
acrylic on canvas, 36×48
Selin Selman, one of Co|So’s newest Artist Members, paints solely from photos taken on her smartphone. Her work addresses the tension between private and public image by representing fleeting moments of modern life. Selfies, vacations, and elaborate food spreads are often the subjects of her art, which paints a vibrant picture of life in the digital age.
Dreading
slate stone relief sculpture, 17.5 X 19
This piece by Daniel William Zampino was inspired by a dance performance of the Alvin Ailey Dance Troupe in which male and female dancers fluidly entangle without ever touching. The sculpture celebrates the troupe and the history behind the dance form, and represents the artist’s intention of sharing what he’s seen in his travels and experiences.
To read more about this exhibition and view the rest of the pieces, please click here.
Written by Kyra Scott on January 25, 2026