Lori Racicot-Burrous’s is a self-taught painter living in Simsbury.  Inspired by her love of animals and nature, Lori’s paintings invite others in, evokes memories and often starts a dialogue about shared experiences. Lori uses different techniques to apply multiple layers of paint that hide as well as expose deeper layers of personal vulnerability.  Lori’s award-winning work has been in numerous solo and juried group shows, printed in national art magazines and is represented in collections nationwide.

Peter Simard, an award-winning photographer, spent 21 years in the field of photojournalism and documentary studies. After years of seeing the hopeful and harsh sides of the human condition, Peter chose to turn his lens on the more peaceful subject matter of nature, landscape and urban decay. His photography today is very peaceful and otherworldly, often showing vibrant colors and reflections.

The art exhibits of both Lori Racicot-Burrous and Peter Simard will be shown at the Celeste LeWitt Gallery at UConn Health until Sept. 7, 2017.

UConn Health’s collection of fine art serves to enhance the environment and promote the sense of a caring community for patients, visitors, staff and students. Art is selected, acquired and exhibited by the UConn Health Art Advisory Committee. To view a selection of the permanent collection visit: UConn Health Art Collection.