Did you hear the collective sigh of relief this past week as the sun emerged from hiding? It brought with it welcome warmth and cheer that seemed to put all of Vermont in a good mood.
I was so glad to finally pull back the burlap from one of my raised beds to expose the tiny garlic shoots that are valiantly making their way up and out of the dark. My arugula, lettuce and chard seeds are now planted between the rows of subterranean heads, and it’s reassuring to know that eventually the garlic’s leaves will shade the tender greens from the sun’s strength, so they will last far longer before bolting than if left unprotected.
It’s been a great week for art viewing, with several shows to recommend for those of you in, or near to, Vermont. I was so caught up in each exhibit that I didn’t even think to take photos to share, which hopefully will only reinforce how good the work was. They all have less than a month left in their runs, so don’t delay.
First, the Fleming Museum has two excellent exhibits that exist independently, yet at the same time provide the perfect counterpoint to each other. Make sure you make time to see both if you go.
Self-Confessed! The Inappropriately Intimate Comics of Alison Bechdel
Honoré Daumier’s Bluestockings
Despite the obvious disparities between artists, eras of creation, and social messages conveyed, the pairing of these works, albeit in separate galleries, emphasizes their combined strengths, not the least of which is the technical beauty and finesse of each.
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A trip to the Northeast Kingdom for a sunny walk along Caspian Lake brought the unexpected delight of discovering a wonderful exhibit at the Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro.
Muse, features the work of three artists, Jess Polanshek, Amanda Weisenfeld, and Kristin Richland. Their enchanting work, also technically stunning, is irresistible — especially to any animal lover.
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And finally, a reminder that my exhibit, Drawing Threads: Conversations Between Line & Stitch, at the Emile A. Gruppe Gallery, will close on May 6th. If you haven’t had a chance to visit yet, I hope you will consider making the trip to Jericho to cap off any other shows on your list.
Hi Elizabeth,
I saw your exhibit at the Gruppe. Your work is beautiful! The whole process is interesting. I had a nice talk with the owner (whose name I didn’t get). It was good to see Gruppe’s work. She said he studied with John Carlson -whose “Guide to Landscape Painting” I am currently reading.
Have a great time at the Studio Week. My friend Sean Hunter Williams, a granite sculptor, will be there at the same time -he is brilliant (also a stand up comedian..)
I’m so glad you made it to the show Patty! Thanks for stopping by. The owner is Emilie Alexander. She’s very supportive of plein air painters, so you might want to keep your eyes peeled for future exhibitions.
I’ll try to look up your friend at the Studio Center – thanks for the tip!
Hello Elizabeth,
Diane and I went to the Gruppe yesterday. Your work is amazing! Very inspirational and makes me really want to hand stitch and try my hand at sketching……again. Thank you!
Thank you Donna — I’m glad you made it to the show. I hope you do get out your needle and pen and put them to work!