By Puloma Ghosh Burlington, VT – Burlington, one of the cultural hubs of Vermont, doesn’t fall short in its share of art galleries. However, throughout the town there are many nontraditional spaces for art worth exploring during a visit or a casual weekend outing. Even in the midst of a daily routine, art is around you. One of these spaces is The Men’s Room, located in downtown Burlington on 106 Main Street. The salon has simple décor, with a classic color palette of black, white and red throughout. While dipping in for a routine haircut, one is actually walking into a gallery hidden within its walls. The current exhibit is black and white photography by Paul Hagar. The exhibit, called “On the Street and Across the Lake,” fits seamlessly into the space. Hagar’s photographs offer alternate views of the area, taken from nontraditional angles and distances. The soft-focused, … [Read more...] about Wanderlust: Alternative Burlington, Vermont
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What About War at Resnikoff Gallery Roxbury Community College
By James Foritano Roxbury, MA - “Ars longa, vita brevis” keeps bobbing into my consciousness ever since some Latin sage (go Google him) launched that pithy phrase so many vanished empires ago. It certainly described my recent experience at the Joan Resnikoff Gallery at Roxbury Community College. I had been assigned by Artscope to track down the sculpture of Ruth Rosner, soon to appear at Copley Place Center Court in an exhibition titled “(Un) Covering Violence Transformed,” but available for viewing right now at the Resnikoff Gallery in its current “What About War” exhibit. So, intrepid reporter that I am, I hopped on the Orange Line to arrive at Roxbury Crossing and step gingerly across Columbus Avenue to arrive at my goal. Ms. Rosner’s sculptures were indeed on view and did indeed brim with the virtues I expected to experience after a brief, intense online preview. Filling … [Read more...] about What About War at Resnikoff Gallery Roxbury Community College
ARTIST PROFILE: Carolyn Evans
By Puloma Ghosh Stepping into Carolyn Evans’ house is like stepping into a gallery. Every corner of her Natick home is filled with artwork, hers and her husband's, recent and from years past. It contains her journey as an artist, from sculptor to painter, within its walls. Through a hallway in the back of the house, past a detailed bronze sculpture of a fish skimming the water, the waves rendered with curls of metal reminiscent of wood shavings, is a door leading to her studio. Beyond is a collection of her large paintings, spanning her most recent decades of work. “Painted bronze sculptures lead to me painting,” said Evans, explaining the connection between her hallways of bronze sculpture and her studio full of oil paintings. “My dealer in New York, Allen Stone, said, ‘You know, your sculptures are getting painterly, why don’t you paint?’ So I did.” This transition is … [Read more...] about ARTIST PROFILE: Carolyn Evans
New Hampshire Furniture Masters Pop Up in Boston
By Puloma Ghosh Boston, MA – Through the large windows of 127 Newbury Street, several impressive pieces of furniture gaze down at the street below. This is not a shop front; it is a unique artistic experience provided by the New Hampshire Furniture Masters Association, open only for a couple of weeks in this Pop-Up Gallery. Every piece stands out with the singular vision of each craftsman. The variety of furniture displays the range of skill that can be found in the New Hampshire Furniture Masters Association. The quality of work is impeccable with an apparent attention to detail each artist bestows on his or her work. The artists are both full members of the association and emerging artists who have been working for only three to four years (as opposed to a furniture master’s 10), showcasing both seasoned professionals and fresh talent in the industry. Emerging artist Greg … [Read more...] about New Hampshire Furniture Masters Pop Up in Boston
Cornered: Brandon Milardo on Marketing for an Arts Organization
By An Uong When something as intangible as art or performance has to be publicized and advertised, the challenge lies in convincing the community that a valuable experience is being offered. More often than not, marketers are thought of as sauntering employees of big brand companies, looking to paste billboards along highways. However, this is far form true for those who work for arts organizations. Brandon Milardo, who is the marketing director at Actors' Shakespeare Project (ASP), has to navigate through the process of building a relationship between the company, its audience, and the surrounding businesses. We met up with Brandon to discuss his position at ASP and his thoughts on reaching out to the community. HOW DID YOU BECOME INVOLVED WITH THE ASP AND WHAT IS YOUR ROLE THERE? I'm the marketing manager at Actors Shakespeare Project. I report to the executive producer and I … [Read more...] about Cornered: Brandon Milardo on Marketing for an Arts Organization
Sign Painters: a Sign of the Times
By An Uong Worn-down signs adorning factories and buildings may be wondered about from time to time, but rarely are they looked into for their meaning and history. Not much thought is given to those who have painted these signs, nor to the meticulous work that the painters have put into them. Sign Painters, directed by Faythe Levine and Sam Macon, gives depth to the long-standing tradition of sign painting. “It’s only a fucking sign,” or, “I.O.A.F.S” as sign painter Keith Knecht (to whose memory the film is dedicated) and his community like to say, because, despite whatever fascinations stir around sign painting, the painters are aware that their product is still a commodity for clients. Though there is a sense of humility attached to what admittedly is a service done for the benefit of others, it doesn’t mean that painters can’t be proud of their work. In one scene, John Downer … [Read more...] about Sign Painters: a Sign of the Times