Fountainhead

Fountainhead; mixed media on paper; 30 x 25 inches

Psst, I've begun a new series...

Swirl; acrylic and oil stick on paper; 34 x 34"

  The past year has been a cacophony of different series in the studio.  There were the large-scale forest drawings, the modest pastels of landscapes, drawings and etchings of fabric, carborundum prints, not to mention collages; and I am only just beginning to piece it all together and photograph it all.  Most of these projects have come and gone, but this series of paintings that I began last February has recently found new life.
  The work is all about the paint which is new for me.  My found materials have an outlet in my other series of smaller prints and collages.  These paintings are more raw, sometimes awkward, and a definite push to explore new territory in my work.  This is the first of the group completed last spring.  I'll be uploading the rest during the next few weeks as I continue to work on them in the studio.  Be sure to stop by and check out the developments.

New Bedford Art Museum

The exhibit has been extended until May 19th with another opportunity to view it during an AHA Night event - Thursday, May 9th from 5 - 9 pm.

Mystical Ground at the New Bedford Art Museum

It is the last few days before the installation of my next exhibition, Mystical Ground, at the New Bedford Art Museum.  The show will be on view in the museum's Regions Gallery until May 12th.  The opening reception is on AHA Night! Thursday, April 11th from 6 - 8pm.  A gallery talk with textile artist, Elin Noble, will be happening the same night from 6 - 7pm.  Come out and join us!

Hidden Material Opening Reception

Last night's opening reception was a success!  Thanks to all those who came out.  Hayley and I really enjoyed the opportunity to share the work with our colleagues, friends, and students.  There's even a chance we may take the show on the road...Thanks for the suggestion, Sharon.

Hidden Material

   I have been busy this winter break framing work for my upcoming joint exhibition at the Community College of Rhode Island.  Hayley Perry and I install tomorrow, and the show will be on display from January 22nd until February 15th.

 The opening reception is on Thursday, January 31st from 5 - 7pm.  Please join us for what is sure to be a lovely show.  More information below, click here for directions.

Reverie

Reverie, mixed media, 7 x 8 inches, 2012

 

The Last Six Weeks

 

   At the end of my(self)? today I dredged out all the work I have recently completed. As I laid it on the studio floor before me, I was so astonished I had to snap some pictures. I even forgot about four of the drawings squirelled away between leaves of tracing paper.  As you can see, I have my work cut out for me in terms of getting together good photographs of everything.

 

 

Strange Glue: Collage at 100

 

Pictures are available of the exhibition, Strange Glue, up now at the Cambridge School in Weston.  The show is beautifully curated and the selection of work was really exciting to see.  For those of you too far afield to visit the show in Weston, you can view it virtually here.  My painting, Drift, is pictured above in the top left-hand corner. 

Strange Glue

Want to know more about the upcoming group show, Strange Glue?  Read our first press about the exhibition in Boston's Wicked Local.