Finding Light by L. Robert Stanfield

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Art League of Hilton Head invites the community to experience Finding Light, a new exhibition by local artist L. Robert Stanfield, on view July 28 through August 28 at Art League Gallery. Through vibrant abstract mixed-media paintings and sculptural works, Finding Light reflects on resilience, renewal, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. The exhibition explores the idea that hope often appears when we offer it to others--and that by illuminating someone else's path, we may discover our own light in the process.

Stanfield's work is known for its rich layering techniques, metallic elements, and luminous surfaces that shift and interact with light. His pieces invite viewers into a contemplative space where color, movement, and texture become vehicles for reflection and emotional connection.

"My work is rooted in the search for light, growth, and human connection," Stanfield says. "If a piece encourages someone to pause, reflect, or feel a sense of possibility, then it has fulfilled its purpose."

A Hilton Head Island resident since 1999, Stanfield studied at Savannah College of Art and Design and has exhibited widely throughout the Lowcountry. Beyond his studio practice, he has devoted much of his career to arts education and helping others use creativity as a path toward growth and healing. His work can be found in both private collections and public spaces, including MD Anderson Cancer Center and MiraSol Health.

"Creating art is a powerful form of healing, impacting both mental and emotional well-being," says Stanfield. "Viewing and experiencing art is also a source of healing. There is no greater purpose for creating art than to share it with others."

Art League Gallery, located inside the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina on Hilton Head Island, is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday from 12-4 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. A reception with the artist will be held Wednesday, July 29 from 5-7 p.m. The public is also invited to a Coffee Meet & Greet on Tuesday, August 11 from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Art League Gallery is open from Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., and on Sunday from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., plus 90 minutes before every Arts Center performance.