Now through the end of September, the Franklin Gallery, 33 N. Main Street in Rochester, is proud to present Color Speaks, a solo exhibition by local artist Alisa Marie, on view September 4–30, 2025. The public is warmly invited to an opening reception on Thursday, September 11, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.  Light refreshments will be served.

Color Speaks explores the language of color in wax, where molten beeswax, damar resin, pigment, and heat merge to form luminous, layered works of art. Each painting carries the emotional resonance of color, inviting viewers into a meditative and vibrant space.

“My art began as a way to heal, and I’ve learned that color can hold memory, energy and emotion — giving voice to the things I couldn’t always put into words,” says artist Alisa Marie.

Alisa Marie’s work has been shown in galleries, juried exhibitions, and regional shows across New England, and is held in private collections throughout the United States and Canada. She is a member of the New Hampshire Art Association and a resident artist at Lane House Arts Center in Hampton, NH. Beyond painting, she also creates jewelry, wearable art, and home décor, and recently published her first book, Mom’s Journey Home (Amazon), a collection of poetry and art on grief and healing. Her work can be found at artbyalisamarie.com.

The exhibit is available for viewing during regular business hours: Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information about this exhibit and other RiverStones events and services, call (603) 812-1488, or send an e-mail to riverstonescustomframing@gmail.com.