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September/October 2017

Gabrielle Thierry painting onsite at the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris.

MASTERFUL INFLUENCE: THIERRY’S TRIBUTE TO MONET

// Current Exhibits, Current Issue, Featured, Issue Articles, September/October 2017, Visual Arts

REVIEW GABRIELLE THIERRY: THE MUSICALITY OF THE WATER LILIES — COLORED MUSICAL SCORES INSPIRED BY CLAUDE MONET WATER LANDSCAPES IRIS AND B. GERALD CANTOR ART GALLERY COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS ONE COLLEGE STREET, WORCESTER, MA THROUGH OCTOBER 7 by Beth Neville A French artist, Gabrielle Thierry deserves a warm welcome in the United States for her colorful and enchanting large-scale paintings inspired by Claude Monet’s “Water Lilies” murals. Shipped directly from Paris, France, her eight oil-on-canvas paintings are on exhibit through early October at the Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross. Thierry employs a complex theoretical system of her own invention to “translate” Monet’s late works into a personal vision involving art and music. But to appreciate Thierry’s art, the viewer must look directly at the paintings without considering her theories. … [Read more...] about MASTERFUL INFLUENCE: THIERRY’S TRIBUTE TO MONET

Away My Sins, 2017, oil on canvas, 33” x 60”.

EXPLORING ABSTRACTION: POGOR AT COLO COLO

// Current Issue, Exhibits, Featured, Issue Articles, September/October 2017, Visual Arts

FEATURED ARTIST ELIZABETH POGOR COLO COLO GALLERY 101 WEST RODNEY FRENCH BOULEVARD NEW BEDFORD, MA THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30 by Brian Goslow Elizabeth Pogor has spent a good part of her summer creating many of the paintings that will be on display in her first exhibition of oil paintings at New Bedford’s Colo Colo Gallery through the end of September. She received the show through old-fashioned networking with a modern twist. Pogor sent a private message and an image to Luis Villanueva, owner and director of Colo Colo Gallery, through the gallery’s Facebook Page, request-ing that he visit her website to review her work. “I did and I liked what I saw,” he said, “and we made an appointment for her to see my gallery.” He found she complemented his existing artist roster. “The gallery has nine years of history in promoting women artists with talent,” Villanueva said. “She is a … [Read more...] about EXPLORING ABSTRACTION: POGOR AT COLO COLO

Michael Graves, Summer Pond, oil.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS: NEW MEMBERS AT THE GUILD OF BOSTON ARTISTS

// Current Issue, Featured, Issue Articles, September/October 2017, Visual Arts

REVIEW NEW MEMBERS EXHIBITION: CURTIS HANSON AND MICHAEL GRAVES GUILD OF BOSTON ARTISTS 162 NEWBURY STREET, BOSTON, MA OCTOBER 7 - 28 by Beth Neville The 125-year-old tradition of American impressionism lives on in the oil paintings of Michael Graves, newly elected member of the Guild of Boston Artists. In keeping with impressionism’s emphasis on outdoor scenery, Graves paints lush summer landscapes, frosty winter snow banks, and sailboats’ crisp white sails against the blue White Mountains. His work, of excellent technical quality, will further enhance the Guild of Boston Artists’ reputation as must-see gallery for leading artists of the plein air movement, the more modern name for “impressionism.” This October, Graves’ works will be displayed alongside those of Curtis Hanson in the Guild of Boston Artists’ New Members Exhibition in its President’s Gallery. Three of … [Read more...] about THE GREAT OUTDOORS: NEW MEMBERS AT THE GUILD OF BOSTON ARTISTS

Sean Riley, (de)Weave IX (detail), 2016, inherited denim fragment with weft removed by hand, sewn to paper, 26” x 40”.

YOU DON’T SAY?: COMING TOGETHER AT CHAZAN

// Current Issue, Issue Articles, September/October 2017, Visual Arts

REVIEW IT’S WHAT YOU DON’T SAY: AN EXHIBITION OF WORKS BY JACQUELINE OTT, LISA PEREZ AND SEAN RILEY CHAZAN GALLERY AT WHEELER 228 ANGELL STREET PROVIDENCE, RI OCTOBER 19 - NOVEMBER 8 by Suzanne Volmer During the past year, as a conscious step to break the isolation of studio practice and perhaps informally give a nod to the concept of a kinder, friendlier Rhode Island, Jacqueline Ott, Lisa Perez and Sean Riley — and a few other artist friends — decided to meet regularly to discuss their work. The meetings led to the proactive step taken by the three artists mentioned to apply together for a group exhibition at Chazan Gallery, which advertises its open call for artists every two years. Most often, those selected are not unknown to the jurors, who with this knowledge create informed pairings. In this case, Ott, Perez and Riley had an idea of correspondence they … [Read more...] about YOU DON’T SAY?: COMING TOGETHER AT CHAZAN

“C” is for Charm, 2010, wood, fabric, mixed media, 21” x 15” x 11” (photograph: John Polak Photography).

EYES WIDE OPEN: CELEBRATING WOMEN AT THOMPSON GALLERY

// Current Issue, Issue Articles, September/October 2017, Visual Arts

REVIEW CYNTHIA ATWOOD: ALPHABET OF WEAPONS THOMPSON GALLERY CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL OF WESTON 45 GEORGIAN ROAD, WESTON, MA SEPTEMBER 8 - NOVEMBER 15 by Lisa Mikulski In a celebration of New England women artists, the Thompson Gallery at The Cambridge School of Weston presents “Eyes Wide Open,” a four-part series of exhibitions that will run throughout its 2017-18 school year. The first exhibition, “Alphabet of Weapons,” opening September 8, will showcase the work of Cynthia Atwood. Composed of 26 pieces, Atwood’s “Alphabet” explores the psychological, emotional and interpersonal ways a society does harm and how that harm is learned and internalized. In exploring and presenting basic human feelings, Atwood’s body of work is grounded in feminist ideology and makes visible the concerns and fears of human beings by turning interiorized emotions inside out. She does this by of … [Read more...] about EYES WIDE OPEN: CELEBRATING WOMEN AT THOMPSON GALLERY

From ad campaign for Alberto Aspesi, Photography: Dominic Davies, Art direction: Vaughan Oliver, Design: Vaughan Oliver and Tim Vary, 1999.

WALK OF LIFE: VAUGHAN OLIVER AT LESLEY

// Current Issue, Exhibits, Featured, Issue Articles, September/October 2017, Visual Arts

COVER STORY VAUGHAN OLIVER: WALKING BACKWARDS LUNDER ARTS CENTER, LESLEY UNIVERSITY 1801 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE CAMBRIDGE, MA SEPTEMBER 5 - OCTOBER 22 by Lisa Mikulski There is a good amount of graphic design work that reveals itself as being quite pedestrian. And then there is the work that elevates the field and serves to inspire not only the design community, but the target audience — the consumer — as well. The work of legendary designer Vaughan Oliver reminds me why I love graphic design: it’s wizardry. Elegant and message-honored, Oliver’s work is known for its emotional and ethereal quality. His influence has inspired not only graphic designers, but also fashion designers, advertising creatives, music journalists and film directors. Vaughan Oliver has enjoyed a 35-year career as an art director, designer and typographer. He built his reputation on … [Read more...] about WALK OF LIFE: VAUGHAN OLIVER AT LESLEY