Now on View

Light & Stone: A Dialogue in Sculpture and Photography

Visit the Aisling Gallery this season to experience Light & Stone, an exhibition honoring the 20-year collaboration between sculptor Darrell Petit and photographer Sean Kernan. The exhibition of photography and sculpture invites viewers to pause, look closely, and consider how creativity itself takes shape—through patience, perspective, and the meeting of minds.

About the Artists

Darrell Petit

Darrell Petit works with granite from Connecticut’s historic Stony Creek Quarry, transforming massive forms into works of quiet power and precision. His sculptures appear in collections and public spaces around the world, including Storm King Art Center in New York, Aswan in Egypt, and the Chubu Cultural Center and Museum in Japan. He lives and works in Stony Creek, CT, and serves as a visiting lecturer at Yale University.

Sean Kernan

Sean Kernan is an internationally recognized writer, photographer, and filmmaker whose work has been exhibited in galleries and museums across the globe. His collaborations span photography, performance, and film—including projects with Alison Chase at MASS MoCA, Guggenheim Projects in New York, and the Portland Performing Arts Festival. His decades-long study of Petit’s work culminated in the documentary Standing Stones and the recently released Darrell Petit in Stone (2024).

About the Space

The Aisling Gallery at The Study at Yale

The hotel's first-floor exhibit space features works by local artists and students from the Yale School of Art, showcasing the creativity that defines New Haven’s vibrant arts community. Open day and night, the gallery offers an ever-changing collection of pieces that highlight the city’s reputation as a world-class visual arts destination.