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Of This Place
A collection of artworks at the
2026 RSL Designer Show HouseOf This Place brings together a considered selection of contemporary artworks that reflect the property’s setting along the James River and the enduring significance of place. Featuring beloved Virginia artists such as David Douglas alongside nationally recognized contemporary voices, the collection moves between landscape, memory, and perception. Megan Lightell’s work examines protected and conserved environments, capturing the emotional resonance of landscapes rather than their literal depiction. David Douglas similarly explores the act of experiencing and recalling place over time. Marissa Voytenko’s abstract compositions serve as a bridge between the physical and spiritual, inviting viewers to engage the transcendent through meditative repetition and mirrored forms. Responding to the natural light drawn in by two windows along the hallway, works by Mary Royall Wilgis capture light as both subject and presence. Balancing these contemplative works, Lynda Ray and Cameron Ritcher introduce a sense of warmth and nostalgia, evoking home, childhood, and familiarity.
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FEATURED ARTISTS