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July 2008 Exhibits

The July 2008 exhibit features seven artists working in diverse media. From traditional bronze sculptures to vibrant and kinetic mobiles, the gallery provides a rich viewing experience.

Igor Galanin is of significant presence with a bold collection of paintings and sculpture. His muse and personal animal totem, the rabbit, is a reoccurring image along with other creatures in the poetic worlds he creates.

Mobiles by New England artist Mark Davis are dynamic three-dimensional paintings that capture the open spaces and multiple levels of the historic 1912 building.

Sculptor Cabot Lyford, a roster member since 1995, exhibits several new wood carvings. Central to this collection is a newly installed sculpture titled "Uprising". The dark and sleek whale graces the ground level garden and greets gallery visitors.

James R. Pyne's menagerie of birds and animals, ranging from four inches to six feet in height, are displayed throughout the gallery and bronze sculptures inhabit The Muir Garden for Contemporary Sculpture.

Metalsmith Henry Spencer has spent over two decades exploring the fine art of chasing and repousse. His precious adornments executed in 22 karat and small jewel boxes of sterling silver are treasures to be discovered in our collection of fine art jewelry.

The gallery collection of paintings by Michael Waterman is extensive and diverse. This month's show captures different aspects of the human experience as interpreted by the artist. Similarly, the provoking bronze sculptures of the late Pearl Amsel compliment this theme brought forth with Waterman's work.

Born in Czechoslvakia, Ms. Amsel is a survivor of the Nazi concentration camps. Amsel's inspiration derives from mythological, ancient biblical and contemporary themes. Her art reflects a devotion to humanity and is a testament to the healing power of art.


 

 



 


 

 
Igor Galanin
 
Mark Davis
 
Cabot Lyford
 
James R. Pyne
 
Henry Spencer
 
Michael Waterman
 
Pearl Amsel