Last week, I visited the Lucy Robbins Welles Library in Newington to see the exhibition of Eddie Hall, a Connecticut-based abstract artist whose work stands out for its originality. His series, Reverse Images on Recycled Windows, transforms discarded windows into vibrant geometric pieces of art that feel both modern and timeless.
Eddie Hall is a self-taught artist from Berlin who draws inspiration from architecture and design. By using recycled windows as his canvas, he gives new life to materials that would otherwise be forgotten, creating bold color fields and sharp geometric patterns that come alive against the glass.
Front-view of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library in Newington, CT
He is a member of the Kehler Liddell Gallery and the Silvermine Guild of Artists, and his work has been featured in exhibitions at:
- 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 honors, including the Artist Respond grant from the Connecticut Office of the Arts, and his work is part of the permanent collection at the New Britain Museum of American Art. His pieces can also be seen at the Connecticut State Capitol Building.
Eddie Hall Exhibition Poster
Hall’s path to art is unconventional. He didn’t begin painting until nearly forty, yet once he discovered the medium, he quickly developed a distinct artistic voice. In addition to being an artist, he is also an attorney, a father of two, and someone whose life has been full of unique experiences that influence his creative outlook.
As Hall explains, “If you start looking, you would be surprised how many windows you find discarded by the side of the road. I keep finding myself coming back again and again to the visuals I can achieve with acrylic paints on the reverse side of recycled windows. Using this medium, I find that I can more readily present the bold colors and geometric patterns I feature in my work and find enjoyment in the challenge of working the unique character of each window into the piece itself. These works have allowed me to take something discarded and transform them into an item of beauty.”
Martin, Eddie Hall, 2021
Speaking with Hall about his process gave me a greater appreciation for his work. His pieces carry a distinct three-dimensional quality, with crisp linework and layered colors that draw you in. One of the unique aspects of his art is that the windows can be displayed without traditional framing, making the glass itself an essential part of the piece. Hall is steadily becoming a respected figure in the Connecticut art community, with an ambitious goal of exhibiting in every library gallery across the state.
I admire his originality and the way he turns overlooked materials into meaningful art, and I look forward to seeing more of his exhibitions in the future. For anyone who appreciates bold and innovative approaches to art, I highly recommend exploring Eddie Hall’s work.
List of Artworks in Eddie's Exhibition
