Southport Memorial Library's next art show features the oil paintings of Lori Lynn Hoffer in May and June. Lori Lynn’s vibrant work is based on an intrinsic impulse to convey the glory of nature. An opening reception will be held Saturday, June 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Library located at 1032 Hendricks Hill Road on Southport Island.

She believes that the beauty, abundance and diversity surrounding us is a necessary counterpoint to the issues and upsets in our world. Art focusing on nature reminds us of the imperative to create climate solutions that preserve the treasures of our planet.

Working with oils, Lori Lynn applies thick layers of highly saturated colors to a black background in a stylized approach reminiscent of stained glass. Her richly colored paintings vibrate with heightened aliveness – a visual sharing of beauty and life force. Over the years her work has focused predominantly on floral and botanical themes, but recently she has been building a plein air practice.

This exhibit will include some botanicals but will focus on Maine based plein air landscapes. She loves Midcoast Maine and visits frequently to paint along the coast and in the gardens.

A collection of her floral and garden paintings will be showing simultaneously at "Blooms, Birds and Bugs" – the season’s opening exhibit at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (May 1 to mid-July). Also look for her dahlia painting in "Flower Show" at Boothbay Region Art Foundation in downtown Boothbay Harbor through April 30). For more information about the artist: lorilynn@waterlilydesign.com and lorilynnfinearts.com

Southport Memorial Library hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday with evening hours on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. For more information contact the Library at 633-2741 and visit https://www.southportlibrary.org/events