In commemoration of the 110th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, Lyme Art Association presents “Art of the Sea,” a lecture by maritime painter Marek Sarba on his memorial work “And the Band Played On.”

The discussion will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 14 about the voyage of the Titanic and its passengers and about Marek’s dynamic painting that remembers the lives of those who perished.

Polish-born artist Marek Sarba uses his past as a navy sailor to inform his paintings, which capture the dynamic energy of the ocean and draw the viewer into experiencing the awe and beauty of ships at sea and maritime life. His works reflect the sea’s mystical power.

The “Art of the Sea” lecture is happening in conjunction with Lyme Art Association’s marine show, “Ship to Shore,” a members’ exhibition which features a broad range of styles and mediums, and acts as a survey of contemporary maritime artwork, while celebrating the waters that connect us.

Concurrently, the Connecticut Pastel Society will display “Renaissance in Pastel.” The exhibition includes the finest pastel work from the Connecticut Pastel Society’s member artists. In addition, Lyme Art Association’s young artists’ exhibition, “Water All Around Us,” will be on display in the Mile Brook Gallery. “Ship to Shore” and “Renaissance in Pastel” run through Aug. 4. “Water All Around Us” runs through Aug. 12.

The Lyme Art Association is at 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme.

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