Artist Reception: Leonor Dao, Hernan Garcia, Maj Kalfus, and Lonny Kalfus
Event Details
Join us on Thursday, December 17 for a reception and artist talk with visual artists Leonor Dao, Hernan Garcia, Maj Kalfus, and Lonny Kalfus, whose exhibits will be on display at the Library December 11, 2026 through February 2, 2027. The conversation will be moderated by Westport artist Miggs Burroughs.
The reception will take place from 6 to 7 pm, followed by an artist talk from 7 to 8 pm.
About the Artists
Born in Bogotá, Colombia, Hernan Garcia studied architecture and fine arts, then continued his education in Florence and Milan. After teaching and writing in Bogotá, he moved to the U.S. in 2000 and now works in Connecticut. His paintings, drawings, and 3D work have been shown across the United States, Europe, and Latin America, and appear in public, corporate, and private collections.
Venezuelan-born artist and illustrator Leonor Dao is based in Westport, CT. She studied art in Caracas and at Parsons and the School of Visual Arts in New York, and has illustrated children’s books. A member of the Artists Collective of Westport, she teaches art and exhibits locally.
Lonny Kalfus is a photographer and collage artist whose work spans photo collages, portraits, and urban landscapes. Inspired by his travels and early Soviet-era graphic design, he has shown across New York, the Hudson Valley, the Berkshires, and Boston.
Maj Kalfus is a painter, illustrator, collage artist, and digital creator. Born in Brooklyn, she began in fashion illustration before moving into merchandising, marketing, and design. She has taught at community colleges and art schools and is a member of the Artist Collective of Westport.
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For more about the Library's art exhibits, visit the Art at the Library page.
The Westport Library is committed to intellectual freedom, inclusivity, and lifelong learning. Our mission is to provide welcoming spaces for the free exchange of ideas. The Library does not endorse or condemn points of view, including any program content or the views expressed by presenters or participants.
