Seeing Through | April 6-May 22, 2026 | Gallery B

Seeing Through

Seeing Through presents a body of work by Eddie Hall, developed over the past four years through sustained experimentation with reclaimed house windows as both material and metaphor. What is typically discarded—windows left at the roadside, stripped of their domestic function is re-contextualized here as a site of inquiry. Removed from architecture yet inseparable from its history, each pane becomes an object suspended between utility and transcendence.

Working within the language of abstraction, Hall employs rigid hard-edge painting in dialogue with architectural form and design logic. Geometry is neither purely formal nor merely referential; it operates as a structural armature through which space, light, and perception are negotiated. Bold, saturated color fields assert themselves with clarity and conviction, yet their presence is complicated by the material properties of glass—at once transparent and reflective, solid and immaterial.

About Eddie Hall

Eddie Hall is a self-taught abstract artist based in Berlin, Connecticut, known for creating vibrant, geometric works using recycled windows as his canvas. Drawing inspiration from architecture and design, his art transforms discarded materials into bold visual narratives. Hall is a member of the Kehler Liddell Gallery and the Silvermine Guild of Artists, and his work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions at institutions including the New Britain Museum of American Art, Mattatuck Museum, Hill-Stead Museum, Mystic Museum of Art, Edward Hopper House Museum, Slater Memorial Museum, Scope Miami, and many others. He has received numerous awards and his work is held in the permanent collection of the New Britain Museum of American Art and Central Connecticut State University and currently on display at the Connecticut State Capitol Building. Hall is currently pursuing the impossible goal of exhibiting at every library in Connecticut.

Artist Statement

If you start looking, you would be surprised how many windows you find lying by the side of the road. I am an abstract artist, working primarily with reclaimed house windows as my canvas. My artistic journey began later in life, when I was nearly forty. It all started with a simple experiment—playing around with leftover paints someone had left behind. I create works that explore the intersection of color, geometry, and architectural design. My journey into art began relatively late, in 2018, after years of practicing law. The pivot to art came unexpectedly, inspired by a simple experiment with an antique window that had long sat untouched in my kitchen. At first mimicking the design principles of Frank Lloyd Wright, I found myself drawn to the window's potential as a canvas—its clear glass and frames inviting a rich dialogue between materials, color, and shape.

Recycled windows have become my primary medium, offering a unique canvas for the bold colors and geometric patterns that characterize my work. I am continually fascinated by the interplay between matte and glossy surfaces, exploring both the reverse and foreground of the glass to create layered, semi-representational compositions. The glass provides a unique surface to play with these contrasting textures and depths and with the delicate balance between the visible and the hidden, the glossy and the matte, inviting viewers to look beyond the surface. Many pieces begin with an architectural inspiration, whether it's the entire structure of a building or a single, defining design element. From there, I use a variety of mediums—acrylic paints, raw gesso, translucent and matte layers, and metallic leaf—to push any boundaries I had set of what is possible with my work.

The process of painting on glass has become a continual exploration. I have painted over eighty windows to date, and I learn something new with each one. While I don’t love every piece I create, every work is a part of my journey—a way to work out my ideas, both good and bad. The real joy of art for me lies in the process itself, where I constantly experiment with new techniques, brushstrokes, and concepts. I’ve found that the best way to improve is simply to dive in, embrace the act of creating, and let my own voice emerge through the work.

I am inspired by the geometry of the world around us. The angles, lines, and shapes that define our built environment—whether it’s a city skyline or a single architectural detail—serve as starting points for my abstract compositions. I often abstract these elements, stripping them down to their basic forms and reimagining them in a new light. Color plays a pivotal role in this process. The palette I use is intentionally bold and saturated, creating a visual contrast that engages the viewer, encouraging them to linger on each detail and discover new layers.

I am particularly drawn to the idea of the transformation of materials. A window, often discarded by the side of the road, holds untold potential when reimagined as art. The contrast between its utilitarian past and its new life as a piece of visual art feels symbolic, an invitation to find beauty in overlooked materials. Additionally, there is often a personal history to the windows in our homes. This process of repurposing is not just an artistic choice but a personal one to engage with sustainability and the value of reinvention.

As a self-taught artist, I am deeply grateful to have found this medium for self-expression. My work reflects continued learning and exploration—of color, form, and materials. I am proud to be an active member of the Kehler Liddell Gallery and to have shown my work at various prestigious venues across New England, including the New Britain Museum of American Art and Mattatuck Museum and my work currently on display at the Connecticut State Capitol Building.

In the end, I hope my work encourages others to see the beauty in the discarded and the ordinary, finding inspiration in the everyday structures that surround us.

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Gallery B is a gallery space that offers emerging artists the opportunity to have a solo exhibition of their work. Our intention is to promote the professional development of regional artists.