The Delaware Valley Opera Center’s Arts Nest proudly presents The Alchemy of Gilded Perspectives, a solo exhibition featuring the radiant work of local artist Marie Rauso. Curated by Jodi Sibilia, the exhibit will be on view from June 1st through September 28th, 2025, with an opening reception on Saturday, June 28th from 1–3 PM. All are welcome to attend.

Through a stunning interplay of light, texture, and emotion, Rauso’s work transforms raw materials—such as crystals, glass, and layered surfaces—into luminous pieces that evoke both inner stillness and sensory delight. Her intuitive creative process results in artwork that is deeply personal yet universally resonant.

This collection explores the quiet power of reflection, the movement of emotion, and the grounding beauty found in everyday textures. With an emphasis on tactile richness and spiritual energy, Rauso’s art offers a space for healing, contemplation, and wonder.

“There’s an aliveness in Marie’s work that’s hard to put into words—it’s felt more than seen. Each piece feels like a quiet conversation between light, movement, and emotion. I’m thrilled to help bring this debut solo show to life and introduce her powerful voice to a wider audience.” —Jodi Sibilia, Curator

Please join us in celebrating Marie Rauso’s debut solo exhibition and the unique energy she brings to the regional art scene.

Exhibit Dates: June 7th – September 28th, 2025

Artists Reception: Saturday, June 28th, 2025 1:00–3:00 PM

Marie Rauso

Tree of Silver and Gold
Marie Rauso - "Tree of Silver and Gold"
Medium: 11x14 wood canvas, gold and silver crushed glass, plaster, gold gilding, resin.
Price: $150
Marie Rauso - Formal Night
Marie Rauso - "Formal Night"
Medium: 12x12canvas, glasschips, blackstone, plaster,goldgilding, sand, resin.
Price: $100

Marie Rauso - Golden River
Marie Rauso - "Golden River"
Medium: 11x14 wood canvas, glass chips, pearls, gold gilding, resin
Price: $100
Marie Rauso - Black Lagoon
Marie Rauso - "Black Lagoon"
Medium: 8x8 wood canvas, Quartz crystals, glass chips,gold beads, resin.
Price: $50

Marie Rauso - Island of Three Pearls
Marie Rauso - "Island of Three Pearls"
Medium: 11x14 wood canvas,acrylic pour, quartz crystals, pearls, crushed glass,resin.
Price:$100
Marie Rauso - Black Daisy
Marie Rauso - "Black Daisy"
Medium: 12x12canvas, citrinecrystals, crushedglass, plaster, goldgilding, resin.
Price: $100

Marie Rauso - Black Web
Marie Rauso - "Black Web"
Medium: 11x14 wood canvas, black glass chips, gold gilding, resin.
Price: $100
Marie Rauso - Circle of Gold
Marie Rauso - "Circle of Gold"
Medium: 11x14 wood canvas, acrylic paint, plaster, crushed gold glass, amethyst and citrine crystals.
Price: $100

Marie Rauso - Gatsby
Marie Rauso - "Gatsby"
Medium: 12x12 canvas, gold acrylic, plaster, black sand, crushed glass, gold beads.
Price: $100
Marie Rauso - Eye of the Tiger
Marie Rauso - "Eye of the Tiger"
Medium: 16x20 canvas, crushed glass, black and gold chips, resin.
Price: $150

Marie Rauso - Amethyst Island
Marie Rauso - "Amethyst Island"
Medium: 11x14 wood canvas, quartz and amethyst crystal, silver and glass chips, resin.
Price: $100
Marie Rauso - Gold and Ice
Marie Rauso - "Gold and Ice"
Title: Gold and Ice Medium: 11x14 wood canvas, plaster, gold acrylic, glass chips, gold gilding, amethyst crystal, resin.
Price: $100

Marie Rauso - Tree of Diversity
Marie Rauso - "Tree of Diversity"
Medium: 12x12 wood canvas, plaster, assorted glass chips, gold gilding, resin.
Price: $150
Marie Rauso - Tree of Lilac
Marie Rauso - "Tree of Lilac"
Medium: 12x12 wood canvas, plaster, assorted glass chips, gold gilding, resin.
Price: $150

Marie Rauso - Silver Waves
Marie Rauso - "Silver Waves"
Medium: 11x14 wood canvas, amethyst clusters, quartz crystals, silver, white, lavender crushed glass, resin.
Price: $100