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The Poetry in the Sculpture of Eva Hesse
Eve Hesse’s works were called brilliant, eccentric, and loony by critics. I was privileged to give a few presentations at conferences held in Canada and Ireland, hosted by the International Word and Image Society. I missed the deadline for the conference held in California, but I put together a proposal about the relationship of text…
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A Group of Artists interpreting Wistariahurst Mansion
A group of us met in June and took in the feelings that the Victorian Mansion in Holyoke, MA provided. I felt the energy of the Skinner Family, silk merchants, still alive and well in the house. My painting, “The Ghost in the Music Room” hung in the gallery over the fireplace and I hope…
Quote for the Day
Through the years, I have read quotes that inspire me and give me added confidence to paint. Here is one by Mary Cassatt: “I live alone, and I love my work.” Let’s hear it for solitude!