An opening for the exhibit “The Art of Rust,” a pastel and metal show highlighting the beauty found in decay and transformation, will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday at Arts on Main in Gloucester. The show features pastel works by Al Bryan and sculptural pieces by Pat Andrews. Through different mediums the artists capture the textures, tones, and timeless character of rust, said a press release, celebrating how nature reclaims, redefines, and re-imagines the manmade. Bryan’s photo-realistic pastels evoke the warmth and subtle hues of oxidation, transforming corrosion into color and composition, said the release. Andrews’ sculptures, by contrast, embrace the tactile strength of metal, revealing resilience and renewal through form. Together, their works invite viewers to see rust not as ruin, but as art—an enduring testament to time, texture, and transformation. Live music for the opening will be performed by Farren Winter, and Bryan will talk about his work and process. Light bites w...