In her exhibition statement, curator Crystalle Lacouture identifies the Concord Center for the Visual Arts, which occupies the former John Ball house built before the American Revolution, as a fitting location for her “Homages” exhibition, noting that, “This building welcomed Minutemen and Modernists alike.” The works in the show represent memorials, with references to masters in the arts to feminists in the vanguard, to shared stories and quotidian household objects and their uses and users.
The variety of media and interpretations of the theme provided by the 17 participating artists is a reason to visit, as there are no two alike. Lacouture has chosen a chorus of unique voices to sing this anthem of connection. Her own work and statement are worthy of the visit alone. Her “Mama” series is heart-stopping. Sunny drawings, like Amish barn decorations, are on target paper. If you look closely, you will see where she crosses out “Rifle” to leave “National Association,” and replaces the word pistol with peace.
Some of the artist statements are deeply earnest and entangled with intention when the work they represent is simply gorgeous with little explanation needed.