Here’s what’s on the walls of area galleries.
Spotlighted
Morgantown native creates mobile art gallery showcasing Appalachian art
Abby Bowman, a Morgantown native, is creating a mobile art gallery to share work from different Appalachian artists with communities across the region.
In ‘Fragmented,’ Expansive Scenes Rendered in Ink by Robert Strati Emanate from Shattered Porcelain Plates
All images © Robert Strati, shared with permission When an heirloom plate crashed to the floor, rather than trying to glue the pieces back together, Robert Strati had a more creative idea to preserve the spirit of the object. He arranged the shards on a two-dimensional surface, mimicking the way the pieces scattered when the […]
New Translations Explore Brazil’s ‘Endless and Unfinished’ Character
Two translations bring canonical works by Mário de Andrade into English, allowing a glimpse into the author’s “problematic sense of belonging.”
DaZ Exotic returns, bringing local artists together for a night at Nightshop
Bloomington native DaZ Exotic chats with WGLT about a one-night-only show at Nightshop. Expect beats from his latest album, but an interdisciplinary celebration of local artistry.
‘Wood You Mind’ Imbues a Charming Cast of Chiseled Characters with Exuberance and Whimsy
All images © Parn Aniwat A beaming fast-food duo, rotund stegosaurus, and shy alpaca are among the large cast of playful characters crafted by Parn Aniwat (previously). Working out of his studio in Texas, Aniwat, a.k.a Wood You Mind, carefully chisels each figure from wood, slowly but surely unearthing every character’s distinct features. Each personality […]
Longmeadow native pushing elements of food, art in New York
NEW YORK — Longmeadow native Gabby Madden opened her new restaurant, Gab’s, in the West Village of New York.
Indigenous artists help skateboarding earn stamp of approval
Skateboarding, which has Indigenous roots connected to surfing, is an Olympic sport and boasts numerous competitions across the U.S and abroad.
Recycle and Renew: Future Materials Bank Archives Hundreds of Projects that Emphasize Sustainability
Katesi Jacqueline Kalange, part of the series ‘Nature Invasion,’ recycled plastic. Photo by Framez and Wavez, Magezi Photography, and Vanessa Mulondo. All images © the artists, courtesy of the Future Materials Bank Fashion designer Stella McCartney’s latest collection made headlines with a form-fitting jumpsuit composed of iridescent, scale-like sequins made entirely from plant-based compounds. Lauded […]
Westerly native Bob Jones exhibits at Norwich ArtSpace Gallery
NORWICH — Westerly native Bob Jones is the featured artist this month at Norwich’s Art Space Gallery with his show “Studies of New York.”