Artist Spotlight: Marisa Benoit
Marisa Benoit is a multidisciplinary artist and designer whose work explores the relationship between humanity, nature, and the unseen. With a background in graphic design and mentorship under visionary artist Alex Grey, she rediscovered her passion for oil painting while living in Brazil. Her narrative-driven paintings feature expressive landscapes, portraiture, and symbolic imagery, often using light to evoke wonder, transformation, and reflection.
Her exhibition, Gathering Light, featuring her original oil paintings, is on display at Mabee Farm Historic Site, 1100 Main Street, Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150, through December 2026. The exhibit can be viewed during regular visitor hours, Tues, Thursday – Saturday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.It is recommended to call ahead at 518-374-0263 to confirm access to the exhibition space before making a special trip.
Visit her website – www.marisalynnbenoit.com
The Lion of Judah,
Oil on Canvas, 30×24”
Steadfast, Oil on Canvas, 24×30”
Moon Enchantress,
Oil on Canvas, 12×16”
Shadow of Your Smile,
Oil on Canvas, 18×24”