The work of local artist Harriett Sosson and her son Max Samuelson were the focus of SOMA NewArtGallery’s opening  reception Saturday, May 22.  “Reinventing the Romans” features new paintings and collages by Sosson, who also owns and operates Poor Richards Inn on Jackson Street. Her work is about transforming Classical Roman statues to archetypal to 21st century contemporary art. The installation, “Woody Bicycles” features Samuelson’s hand-crafted wood bikes. The exhibition contiues to June 20. SOMA NewArt Gallery is located in Carpenters Square Mall, 31 Perry Street.