SPEEDWELL Contemporary was honored to present a selection of works spanning much of Hildreth’s storied and extensive career. The exhibition featured deep, gestural large-scale paintings that delved into the depths of consciousness, a poetic collection from the mixed media Night Writing series, early self-portraits, and an installation of figurative sketches—all highlighting Hildreth’s innate ability to weave together various disciplines.

This exhibition was presented as part of a multi-venue retrospective celebrating Hildreth’s work, which included exhibitions and events at New Era Gallery (Vinalhaven), the Center for Maine Contemporary Art (Rockland), the Portland Public Library, and the Portland Museum of Art.

Together, these overlapping exhibitions and programs illuminated the many facets of Hildreth’s complex, multidisciplinary practice and celebrated her remarkable artistic contributions over the past 50 years. Each venue showcased work from a different period of her career, offering a comprehensive view of her evolving vision and creative legacy.

In conjunction with initiating the multi-venue retrospective, SPEEDWELL Contemporary also produced a short documentary film and a comprehensive catalog to mark the occasion. The film premiered at the Portland Museum of Art on Friday, October 13.