“ There’ s something special about seeing a painting in the actual light and space where it might live!”
“ There’ s something special about seeing a painting in the actual light and space where it might live!”
really nice to be able to see it,” says Margo. The couple has acquired pieces by Stephanie Anderson, Janet Rickus, and Francis Lipari, all central to their home’ s most lived-in spaces.
For the Mercers, the gallery’ s personalized approach made all the difference.“ They do a good job finding pieces that align with what we enjoy,” says Margo.
As Bernay Fine Art approaches its sixth year in the heart of downtown Great Barrington, Lou and Paula continue to deepen their roots in the Berkshires while expanding their reach through art fairs, advisory services, and community partnerships. Their greatest reward is seeing their clients’ homes transformed.
“ We think our art looks really good on the wall in the gallery,” says Lou,“ but it always looks better in someone’ s home.” n
Artist Noah Post installs one of his pieces in a New Marlborough home.( Bernay Fine Art)
40 // BERKSHIRE MAGAZINE July 2025