New Exhibition + Artist Talk: Ruth Mordecai at Paul Dietrich Gallery

CambridgeSeven welcomes artist Ruth Mordecai to the Paul Dietrich Gallery with an exhibition opening + artist reception

WHO:
Ruth Mordecai, celebrated artist known for her transition from sculpture to painting, with works in major collections including the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, the Israel Museum, and the Cape Ann Museum. Mordecai has been represented by Matthew Swift Gallery in Gloucester, MA, since 2014.

WHAT:

40 Years of Paint and Collage is a retrospective exhibition showcasing the evolution of Ruth Mordecai’s creative practice. Beginning with her early sculptural influences and culminating in powerful, two-dimensional works of paint and collage, this exhibit highlights a body of work rooted in gesture, symbolism, and spiritual storytelling. The opening event will include a reception and an in-person artist talk.

EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Selections from the Container Series — Richly layered works that reference recurring themes and symbols spanning 30 years

• New works from The Missing Letter — Inspired by Jewish mysticism and the idea of a mythical, transformative character

• Artist Talk — Hear directly from Mordecai about her artistic journey

WHEN:

Show is on from July 24 - October 3, 2025

Opening Reception & Artist Talk | Thursday, July 24
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Artist Talk at 6:00 PM

WHERE:
Paul Dietrich Gallery at CambridgeSeven
3rd Floor, 20 University Road, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

GALLERY HOURS:
Open to the public Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

IMAGES:

High-resolution images of Mordecai’s featured works are available here

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More About Ruth Mordecai:
Ruth Mordecai is a sculptor turned painter. For 25 years her studio was at 249 A Street in Boston's Fort Point District. It now overlooks Smith Cove on Rocky Neck in Gloucester, MA. She attended Bennington College and has a BFA and MFA from the Boston University School of Fine and Applied Arts (BUSFAA) and has taught at the BUSFAA, the deCordova Museum School, and the Harvard University Department of Ceramics. Her work has been shown primarily in DC, NYC, and MA. She has been represented by Matthew Swift Gallery, Gloucester, MA, since 2014. Prior to that she was represented by Soprafina Gallery in SOWA, Boston, MA. Her artwork is in major public and private collections including Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Israel Museum, Cape Ann Museum, Rose Art Museum, and Wiggin Prints and Drawings Collection of the Boston Public Library (owns 35 works 1975-2013). Work is included in Fixing the World, Jewish American Painters of the Twentieth Century, Brandeis University Press and in Tradition and Transformation, Three Millennia of Jewish Art and Architecture, Canal Street Studios, both by Dr. Ori Soltes of Georgetown University.

For the past 10 years, Ruth Mordecai has been represented by the Matthew Swift Gallery in Gloucester, MA. Her work is rooted in narrative, symbolism, and an enduring commitment to figuration. Learn more at www.ruthmordecai.com

About the Paul Dietrich Gallery:

Founded in 1999 by CambridgeSeven partner Paul Dietrich, the Paul Dietrich Gallery celebrates collaboration across design disciplines. Located in CambridgeSeven’s offices, the gallery showcases quarterly exhibitions featuring local artists and the work of current and former employees, offering diverse perspectives on art, architecture, and design. Open to the public Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm, the gallery invites visitors to be inspired by the creative talents of its artist community.

https://www.cambridgeseven.com/about/dietrich-gallery/ 

About CambridgeSeven:

Architecture and Design firm CambridgeSeven was formed by seven visionaries focused on doing what’s right not only for clients, but for public spaces. From the precedent-setting design of the New England Aquarium on Boston’s waterfront in 1969, to the revitalization of New Orleans’ World Trade Center into a world-class luxury hotel and visitor experience in 2022, CambridgeSeven’s fresh, thoughtful, design solutions transform communities through shared discovery and purposeful architecture. Celebrating its rich legacy over six decades of designing museums, aquariums, hotels, academic and civic spaces across the globe, CambridgeSeven is committed to designing culturally relevant, equitable and sustainable environments for all. https://www.cambridgeseven.com/