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de Menil Gallery

Aftermath: Portraits and Reflections of Veterans in Recovery

January 7–April 29

Photographs by Deborah Bai-Lannon, created between 2020 and 2024 during Respite Weekends with the Home Base Veterans and Family Program. Set at Harvard University’s Equestrian Center in Hamilton, Massachusetts, the work captures quiet moments of presence and connection among veterans living with PTSD.

Through portraiture and personal reflections, the exhibition presents recovery as an ongoing journey shaped by environment, care, and human connection, inviting viewers to look beyond stereotypes and recognize the enduring possibility of resilience and hope.

A man in a plaid shirt stands next to two horses in a stable, with various equipment and supplies visible in the background.
A person wearing a t-shirt with a graphic design stands next to a horse in a dimly lit stable or barn setting.
Students and faculty observe the %22Aftermath%22 exhibit in the gallery
Students point at the photograph of a horse barn as the artist watches nearby
A student looks at a photograph of a horses muzzle
A student observes on of the photographs in the gallery
A group of students pose in front of the gallery exhibition description
Three students look at a wall of 6 portrait photos
Two students look at a photo of a veteran with a dog
A student looks at a photo of a veteran with horses
Two students and a teacher sit on a bench in the gallery
The gallery curator takes a photo of the artist and students discussing the work
Three students look at the portrait photography
A student takes a picture of one of the photographs in the gallery
Two students look at the photographs in the gallery

Brodigan Gallery

A vibrant and intricate illustration depicts a large, colorful butterfly with delicate wings and intricate patterns, set against a soft, muted background.
Vibrant blue butterflies flutter amidst a whimsical garden filled with colorful flowers and abstract shapes.
A vibrant illustration depicts a large red beetle crawling amidst lush, verdant foliage against a neutral background.
A vibrant, abstract floral composition set against a striking gradient background, featuring a red flower and lush green foliage.
Vibrant red flowers with long stems and bursts of golden fireworks against a dark blue background, with two large beetles in the foreground.
A surreal and whimsical illustration featuring a skeletal figure surrounded by vibrant, abstract floral elements against a muted, dreamlike background.
A group of vibrant orange and white butterflies with intricate patterns on their wings are displayed against a plain, light-colored background.
A vibrant bouquet of pink cosmos flowers surrounded by buzzing bees against a soft, hazy background.
A metallic, insect-like creature with intricate, feather-like appendages rests on a dark, glossy surface against a neutral background.
A vibrant cluster of red pomegranate seeds nestled among delicate white flowers against a moody, dark background.
A large gray beetle rests amidst vibrant green and orange plant-like forms against a deep blue background.
Students and guests color and draw around a table, enjoying the interactive visit
Visitors stand in front of a wall that reads %22Imagining Symbiosis%22 looking at books
Two visitors admire a painting with flowers and bumblebees
Students and younger children admire the art in the Brodigan gallery
A visitor takes a photo of a 3D Printed sculpture against a hanging canvas
A sign that reads %22Decaying into Bloom%22 and %22Yuko Oda%22
Two students admire a painting of butterflies with iridescent features
A student takes a photo of a painting of a spiny lobster with flowers
The artist, Yuko Oda speaks to visitors at the reception outside the gallery
A student colors in a ink drawing at the opening reception
"Decaying into Bloom" by Yuko Oda

Yuko Oda’s gallery exhibition at the Christopher C. Brodigan Gallery was a project two years in the making. 

Brodigan Gallery Director Jennifer Ho originally reached out to Ms. Oda in 2024 for a spring exhibition after an artist had canceled, but after some discussion, Ms. Ho decided she wanted to give Ms. Oda more time to create a more extensive body of work.

The result is Decaying into Bloom, a mixed-media exhibition which combines the use of everything from natural, imported, Japanese dyes to synthetic iridescent plastics and even a 3D-printed ladybug.

People gather in a gallery looking at large paintings

 

The de Menil Gallery

The de Menil Gallery, in the Dillon Art Center, is a cultural resource to the town of Groton and the region. During each academic year, the de Menil Gallery hosts three exhibitions; they showcase a variety of media, including photographs, paintings, prints, and decorative arts.

Hours
Monday–Friday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., closed Wednesdays
Saturday–Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Parking is available behind the Dillon Art Center (a silver-roofed building) or at the Athletic Center, a short walk away. The de Menil Gallery is free and open to the public.

Questions? Contact the gallery director, Blake Fitch, at jdion@groton.org or 978-448-7386.

Recent de Menil Gallery Exhibitions

The artist and a faculty member discuss the art exhibit "Even a woman or a slave" inside the Brodigan Gallery

 

The Christopher Brodigan Gallery

The Christopher Brodigan Gallery, on the ground floor of the Dining Hall, features contemporary artists who often conduct master classes and workshops while their exhibits are on display.

Apply to be a visiting artist.

Hours
Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Parking is available at the Dining Hall. The Brodigan Gallery is free and open to the public.

Questions? Contact the gallery director, Jennifer Ho, at jho@groton.org or 978-448-7415.

Recent Brodigan Gallery Exhibitions

A wide angle of a gallery with artifacts such as tapestries hanging on the walls and cultural sculptures on display