There is beauty in what is blooming, beauty in what withers and satisfaction in assembling a world of flowers and objects into a specific aesthetic expression. Anyone who has ever picked flowers and arranged them, and then photographed or painted them, anyone who has put a collection of pleasing objects into a personal exhibit or admires the work of Joseph Cornell or the antique cabinets that curiosities collectors used to keep, can understand the indescribable satisfaction in creating little worlds under your control. This is what photographer Kimberly Witham’s art embodies, always inspired by the 17th century Dutch masters’ still-lifes since she began about 25 years ago. An art historian in college, she discovered that she would rather be creating art than writing about it, “so I went to grad school for photography.” But, she said, “You can never quite get the art history out of your … [Read more...] about LITTLE FLOWERING WORLDS: KIMBERLY WITHAM’S VIGNETTES AT GARY MAROTTA FINE ART
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WHAT IS HOME?: KRYSTLE BROWN EXPLORES DISPLACEMENT AT KINGSTON GALLERY
The phenomenon of displacement, whether stemming from conflict, economic forces, or environmental shifts, exerts a profound influence not solely on those directly uprooted, but also on their subsequent generations. The repercussions of displacement, encompassing personal experiences, enduring traumas, and cultural disconnections, extend across time, impacting not just the displaced individuals but echoing into the lives of their descendants are explored in Kingston Gallery’s current solo exhibition, “Krystle Brown: Better Homes Than Gardens,” through October 1. Within this exhibition lies a poignant exploration of the concept of "home," delving beyond its physical embodiment to reveal the intricate tapestry of economic, societal and governmental structures that mold the pursuit of a secure dwelling. Through a multidisciplinary approach including painting, photography, installation, and … [Read more...] about WHAT IS HOME?: KRYSTLE BROWN EXPLORES DISPLACEMENT AT KINGSTON GALLERY
“MANY DIVINE SHARDS OF LOVING”: PALAMIDESSI’S “COUPLES” CELEBRATES LIFE AT GALATEA
Christine Palamidessi’s “Couples,” a multi-faceted exploration of the dynamic commitment between two individuals, promises an epic experience. This exhibition is laced with humor, and studies contemporary relationships and their parallel to antiquity and every historical period in between. Observations come from both the artist’s experience as well as universal qualities that signify the magnetic power of love. Palamidessi has revisited themes in her work many times over the years, but always from a deeper, newer and more insightful angle. Her materials are ever-changing, the artist focusing on process as well as content. This makes for a consistent stream of the unexpected. Her work, ranging from prints to sculpture to painting and mixed media, combines self-exploration with the study of various aspects of historical research. Many times, her questing for content and methods of … [Read more...] about “MANY DIVINE SHARDS OF LOVING”: PALAMIDESSI’S “COUPLES” CELEBRATES LIFE AT GALATEA
HARMONIZING ART AND DATA: MIEBACH & MAHONEY’S UNDERCURRENTS AT FOUNTAIN STREET
Fountain Street Gallery, a contemporary art haven nestled within Boston's SOWA art district, will present a captivating exhibition titled "Undercurrents" this October. This collaboration between Virginia Mahoney and Nathalie Miebach beckons connoisseurs and enthusiasts to embark on an immersive journey into the intricate tapestry of unconventional patterns, both concealed beneath and soaring above the surface of materials. The exhibition urges contemplation upon these meticulously composed layers, inviting introspection and wonder. In a world increasingly influenced by the rise of artificial intelligence and its infusion with empathy and emotional intelligence, artists are given a profound duty: to harmonize data and creative expression. The concept of Data Arts, known as Dataism , marks an evolution in data visualization, bridging the realms of art and science to render even the most … [Read more...] about HARMONIZING ART AND DATA: MIEBACH & MAHONEY’S UNDERCURRENTS AT FOUNTAIN STREET
WELL-DOCUMENTED GROWTH: CASILIO TRIIIBE CONTINUES TO EXPLORE OUR DIFFERENCES
If you love political art, you will love TRIIIBE. Identical triplets, Alicia, Kelly and Sara Casilio and their late photographer Cary Wolinsky’s 3’ by 4’ and larger photographs with a social conscience titled “Repeat Offenders: TRIIIBE Returns,” is on view at the South Shore Art Center through July 22. Wolinsky, a National Geographic photographer for 35 years, with a spectacularly original eye and vast portfolio, discovered the triplets at a retirement party for their professor at Massachusetts College of Art & Design (where they created their own major of Public Art) — at which they dressed like him, including beard and frumpy clothing. They were street performers doing such physical tableaus as identical capitalist businesswomen marching to work, or three dying victims of Bush’s Iraq war: an Iraqi woman, a 9/11 victim and a soldier. Wolinsky suggested they take their art inside, … [Read more...] about WELL-DOCUMENTED GROWTH: CASILIO TRIIIBE CONTINUES TO EXPLORE OUR DIFFERENCES
RE-DEFINING AMERICAN ART: SHELBURNE’S PUEBLO POTTERY SHOW IS THE FIRST STEP
The Shelburne Museum, best known regionally for its extensive collection of American arts from the last two centuries, is about to redefine the very term American by establishing an important home for Indigenous art as part of its Native American Initiative. “Built From the Earth: Pueblo Pottery from the Anthony and Teressa Perry Collection,” currently on view at the Shelburne, is the first glimpse into the vast collection from the Museum’s own holdings as well as the addition of more than 240 examples from the Perry Collection recently donated to the Museum. The exhibit consists of 23 large-scale water jars, dough bowls and grain vessels, all from the Southwest, mostly from communities in New Mexico. Unique to this exhibit is the active involvement of members from the eight tribes represented, who worked with Museum staff and the curator to contextualize the examples on display. For … [Read more...] about RE-DEFINING AMERICAN ART: SHELBURNE’S PUEBLO POTTERY SHOW IS THE FIRST STEP