Homer Wells: A Retrospective

May 9th through July 5th, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 9th, 3-5pm

Edgewater Gallery at the Falls, One Mill Street, Middlebury

This May, we are proud to present Homer Wells: A Retrospective, celebrating the remarkable career of one of Vermont’s most distinctive artists.

Before turning fully to fine art, Wells spent years as a master sign-maker in Burlington—creating iconic work for brands like Bruegger’s Bagels and Burton Snowboards, as well as the sign for Edgewater Gallery on the Falls. That background continues to inform his practice today.

Working on handmade aluminum panels, Wells engraves, etches, and paints his surfaces using specialized tools and automotive paint—techniques rooted in his sign-making past. The result is work that is both industrial and atmospheric: luminous landscapes that shift with light, revealing depth, motion, and reflection as the viewer moves.

This retrospective will include both wall-based works and sculptural pieces, tracing the evolution of his practice and highlighting the innovation that has defined his career.

Join us on May 9th for the opening reception and an opportunity to experience these works in person.

For a sample of Homer’s work, visit edgewatergallery.co. For information about the show, call 802-458-0098, or email us at info@edgewatergallery-vt.com.