By J. Fatima Martins Lisa Barthelson, who lives in Rutland, Massachusetts, and maintains a studio in Worcester, is a master mixed-media sculptor and printmaker, encaustic artist, experimental photographer and occasional curator and arts administrator. She is an Artscope Magazine favorite who has been mentioned and discussed in several past essays and was the feature, along with Carrie Crane, in a review of their collaborative exhibition “Here, Now” (2011). Barthelson is now at a transitional point: having left the “emerging artist” stage long ago, she’s getting comfortable being within the “established artist” domain. Right now, she’s participating in five New England exhibitions — listed here at the end of the interview section. In one of her most recent emails to me, Barthelson wrote a casually wise send off that captured poignantly the purpose of art making. Her words … [Read more...] about Cornered: Circling Around Nebraska City with Lisa Barthelson
Current Exhibits
Hokusai at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
By James Foritano Boston, MA - There’s just no telling where telling detail will show up, except, of course, as you take in the “Hokusai” exhibit currently at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. There, it’s everywhere — and you are the omniscient, highly selective eye. A word of warning, though, before you start your journey through old Japan. In our fast-paced times, we are more used to crisply defined objectives, looking at our crowded world with a summary eye, and then ‘tweeting’ our response to those who have to know. Hokusai had a different mission, a different pace, a different audience in mind. He exercised his omnivous eye, tireless hand to record, to tell, albeit with economy and wit, nearly everything to everybody. Whoever you are, you are there. Have an eye for the beauty of flowers, birds, insects? Prepare to be mesmerized as the horsefly homes in on the … [Read more...] about Hokusai at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Current Exhibitions
Happening Right Now. Artscope makes sure you're the first to know about exciting new events in the art world. Check out the live feed below for updates. When you attend an event listed in the feed, please mention Artscope to your host. Breaking [email protected]_tweet/what's-new-today? Happening This Issue. For every issue, Artscope magazine offers its readers updates on exhibits throughout Boston and beyond. Pick up your copy of Artscope at one of hundreds of locations across New England, and plan for events ahead of time. NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND Brattleboro Gallery Walk Catamount Arts Gallery Centennial Gallery Karl Drerup Helen Day Art Center Portland Museum of Art Thorne-Sagendorph UNH Museum of Art CENTRAL NEW ENGLAND 6 Bridges Gallery Addison Gallery of American … [Read more...] about Current Exhibitions