By Elizabeth Michelman Rutland, Vermont - After early commercial success as a Photorealist painter in the 1970’s, Fran Bull bolted from a mechanical illusionism to pursue her own artistic truth. A powerful mind and a maverick bent drove her beneath the surface to explore psychological, political and existential questions through a feminist lens. Her range of output, which encompasses abstract and expressionistic painting, poetry, thematic installations and cycles of large-scale etchings, has expanded to include hybrid sculpture-paintings. Her most recent work, a phantasmagoria of sculpted figures emerging from their bedroom worlds, justly rewards a critical look. Intrigued by Jungian and contemporary psychology, Bull evokes the dream state to witness a more profound truth than everyday consciousness. Her current sculpture cycle of 14 Stations calls forth the forces of the psyche, … [Read more...] about Fran Bull’s Stations at Chaffee Downtown Gallery and Castleton Downtown Gallery
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Art Night Bristol-Warren to celebrate life of Tom McAleer
By Brian Goslow Bristol, RI - The life of Tom McAleer, a much beloved member of the coastal Rhode Island art community, who recently passed away, will be celebrated on October 23 from 5-8 p.m. at Art Night Bristol-Warren’s Summer Season End Celebration at Linden Place, 500 Hope Street, Bristol, Rhode Island. The event will feature a "Plein Air Painter, Tom "Mac" McAleer” solo exhibition, Ten31 Living Renaissance Painter Sculpture, music by Red Eye Flight and works from Amaral Fabrications. McAleer served on the board of Art Night Bristol-Warren, taught painting classes and made a name for himself as an outsider and plein air artist. "Most fittingly, Art Night is celebrating the life and art of one of its dedicated members, Tom McAleer,” said Bristol Warren Art Night co-chair Stephan Brigidi. “Tom was a highly prolific and committed member of the Art Night Board. His presence … [Read more...] about Art Night Bristol-Warren to celebrate life of Tom McAleer
Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings at Touch Art Gallery
By Vahdat Yeganeh, artistic director Boston Experimental Theatre (B.E.T.) is very proud to continue its collaboration with Touch Art Gallery and Mr. Pezhman Tahavori to create an environment to study and practice “Dialogue Among Civilizations: Creating a Cultural Dialogue.” Living in an era when misunderstanding and intolerance has created increased violence, I feel a responsibility to share my experiences of Dr. Dariush Shayegan’s philosophy of “Dialogue Among Civilizations” and its influence on I to recognize how important it is for 21st century citizens to understand and feel the desire of intimate dialogue. Art or War, the intimate dialogue is inevitable. Our new production, “Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings (977-1010 CE),” is a work-in-progress in a rehearsal room, inspired by the theatre of Mr. Antonin Artaud and Mr. Jerzy Grotowski, where our artists will connect to … [Read more...] about Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings at Touch Art Gallery
Les 7 doigts de la main presents Traces at Emerson/Cutler Majestic Theatre
By James Foritano Boston, MA - In English, their name means the seven digits of the hand. This current downtown presentation by Les 7 doigts de la main of “Changes,” until October 12, at Arts Emerson’s ‘the world on stage’ is, in this reviewer’s opinion, the closest an adult can sit to the magic of childhood at the circus. Originally formed in Montreal in 2006, this multi-dimensional production, spells ‘circus’ not only with derring-do and flair, but personality, connection, and even, may one say, soul. The seven performers have changed since the troupe’s Montreal advent in 2006, but hewed closely to their intention of presenting variety within unity like a handful of fingers plus 2. There was certainly ethnic variety, and, though just barely, gender variety, and then a pleasing variety of body types, from coiled to lanky and shades in-between. The ‘plus 2’ fingers is defined … [Read more...] about Les 7 doigts de la main presents Traces at Emerson/Cutler Majestic Theatre
The Arts Factor study reports a $1 billion economic arts engine in Boston
By Jim Dyment Lowell, MA - Catherine Peterson from ArtsBoston, a collaborating partner for public, private, and nonprofit leaders, was the keynote speaker at Celebrate Giving, an annual event held by the Greater Lowell Community Foundation in Westford on September 18 at the Westford Regency. In her speech, she shared data about the impact the arts has on the Creative Economy in the region from ArtsBoston’s recent The Arts Factor study. “The Arts Factor shows that nonprofit arts and cultural organizations are an economic engine for Greater Boston, with $1 billion direct spending and an additional $450 million spent by audiences above and beyond the cost of admission. Our sector supports over 26,000 jobs and makes the region attractive for employers looking to attract and retain a smart workforce.” Peterson reported. ArtsBoston promotes the Greater Boston’s arts and cultural sector … [Read more...] about The Arts Factor study reports a $1 billion economic arts engine in Boston
You. Are. Beautiful. A Tribute to Warriors at the McGladrey Art Gallery
By Puloma Ghosh Waltham, MA — After following a winding path, Thi Linh Wernau found herself wanting to pursue photography professionally, years after she had discovered a love for it during her college years. She returns to her passion with the series, “You. Are. Beautiful. A Tribute to Warriors,” an inspiring look at unique individuals in our society. Her inspiration for the project began with the passing of her grandmother, who left Wernau a pillow with an excerpt from a poem stitched onto it that read, “I woke and found that life was duty.” Around the same time, Wernau was walking through at her sister’s house and found, among a wall full of prints and paintings, one work that stood out to her: a simple text that said “You are beautiful.” Those words summed up the feelings she wanted to convey with her photography. One day she picked up a medium format plastic toy camera, … [Read more...] about You. Are. Beautiful. A Tribute to Warriors at the McGladrey Art Gallery