in this blast
:: Habitat at 6 Bridges Gallery
:: American Futurism online at Robojoebot Studio
:: Man on the Marsh at Cape Cod Museum of Art
:: Sponsored by: 3 Visions, Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, V Collection, Bromfield Gallery and the Artscope Tablet Edition.
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This week we're presenting 6 Bridges Gallery, Robojoebot Studio and Cape Cod Museum of Art with exhibits about the values we want to hold onto through the new year. The featured artworks depict what we love and need from our homes, our environment and our technology as we move into 2021. Now is the time for us to pay attention to the challenges and pitfalls present in our interactions with technology and nature, and to decide how we can address them going forward.
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- Kristin Wissler
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Habitat at 6 Bridges Gallery
in Maynard, Massachusetts through February 6
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Susan Erickson, Abandoned Habitat.
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6 Bridges Gallery is showing Habitat through February 6. Habitat is the gallery's fifth annual juried show. Artists were invited to submit 2D or 3D artworks that fit the theme of "Habitat," which were juried by a panel of five 6 Bridges Gallery members. 96 artworks were submitted to the show, and the panel spent multiple virtual meetings deciding which artworks to put into the exhibit. As the exhibit page notes, "With so many talented artists and outstanding submissions, decision-making was very challenging." This deliberation resulted in an exhibit of 38 unique and beautiful artworks by 31 artists, each one exemplifying the theme in different ways. Many of the featured artists are local, but some come from beyond New England to offer their perspective. Some artists looked to nature for inspiration, such as Susan Erickson and C.J. Lori, while others focused on indoor environments, such as Kristin Petrillo and Kirti Patel. Often, the artists took the theme of "Habitat" to mean their own, or the place that they most wish to inhabit. For this reason, Habitat contains a host of unique works of art detailing many different locales and environments, all of which speak to the idea not just of habitat, but of home. There will be a virtual reception for Habitat on Saturday, January 9 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. 6 Bridges Gallery is located at the temporary location of 63 Nason Street in Maynard, Massachusetts and is open Wednesday—Friday 12:00—5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. For more information, visit 6bridges.gallery/habitat.
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American Futurism at Robojoebot Studio
online through January 31
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Joe Taveras (Robojoebot), Collaboration, mixed media on paper, 42" x 76".
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Roboticist and artist Joe Taveras, also known as Robojoebot on social media, is currently showing his solo exhibit American Futurism online through January 31. As a robotics distributor who spent most of 2019 traveling and giving presentations on the future of robotics and technology, Taveras is uniquely qualified to use art as a means of predicting what the future holds. Since the pandemic began, Taveras has created new work at a breakneck pace. "I would say I paint for anywhere between 5-18 hours a day," he said in his artist statement. "I am inspired by everything I come into contact with as well as the predictions of future technologies that arise within my mind." Much of his artwork in American Futurism consists of fragmented figures made with dark lines, representing the global atmosphere of uncertainty and the detrimental effects of innovation without ethics. However, the brightness and colors present speak to positivity and the idea that the future can be better than the present. This, to Taveras, is the crux of the exhibit: "American Futurism seeks to tell a story of a positive tomorrow by shedding light on problematic instances of technology in the present day." The exhibit is both a cautionary tale of how technology got to where it is today, and a hopeful vision of what the future can be. For more information or to view American Futurism, visit robojoebot.com/american-futurism.
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Man on the Marsh at Cape Cod Museum of Art
in Dennis, Massachusetts through February 7
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Ed Chesnovitch, Near The Cone Of Uncertainty, oil, diptych, 30" x 96".
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Man on the Marsh is on view at Cape Cod Museum of Art through February 7. Man on the Marsh is a solo exhibit showcasing the oil paintings of local artist Ed Chesnovitch. Chesnovitch first visited Cape Cod nearly thirty years ago, and was immediately captivated by the landscape. Twelve years ago, he bought a cottage along Scorton Creek in East Sandwich. The environment in the marshland was a big change from his previous home in Pennsylvania, but a welcome one, full of complexity and life, yet peaceful and meditative. Chesnovitch's paintings are informed by color, pattern and light, inspired by the unique sensory experiences that the Scorton Creek marshes offer. "The late afternoon light of a cold October day pouring across the golden marsh grass, or the quiet hush of an early morning bathed in soothing pinks..." he said, "It all thrills me." For him, the process of painting is the best part. He spends hours walking through the marsh and sketching; hours more finding ways to juxtapose and elevate colors and building up layers of paint to create depth. This creates lush, vibrant paintings that showcase the unique beauty of the marshland Chesnovitch calls home. Through Man on the Marsh, viewers can easily see how the marsh, despite its strangeness, became a place of peace and a source of inspiration. Chesnovitch will be hosting a live demo in person and via Zoom on February 5, from 6:00—7:30 p.m. Find more information on the demo and purchase tickets at ccmoa.org/events/ed-chesnovitch-painting-demo. Cape Cod Museum of Art is located at 60 Hope Lane in Dennis, Massachusetts and is open Thursday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00—4:00 p.m. For more information, visit ccmoa.org/man-on-the-marsh.
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Sponsored by: 3 Visions, Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, V Collection, Bromfield Gallery and the Artscope Tablet Edition.
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3 Visions
Clare Asch, Sharon Ede-Glennon, Roberta Nigro-Hall
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Ede-Glennon and Nigro-Hall both use symbolism in their abstract painting, while Asch’s paintings contrast spontaneous paint with geometry. The exhibition will be open till January 10 at 460 C Harrison Ave, Boston. There will be a closing reception, on January 8 from 6:00—8:00 p.m.
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Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery
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Installation view of puppet theatre and puppets.
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New Gilded Age: A Theatrical Installation by B. Lynch
Through February 5, 2021
The fictional world of the ‘Reds’ and the ‘Greys,’ as imagined and constructed by Boston-based artist B. Lynch, is where a cast of characters play out their roles on life’s stage as the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots.’ The New Gilded Age is an immersive installation including puppets, sets, props, paintings, prints and videos scripted, shot and scored by Lynch. Visit the dedicated exhibition website at: newgildedage.holycross.edu
Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, College of the Holy Cross
O’Kane Hall, 1 College St., Worcester, MA
(508) 793-3356
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Please note: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, in-gallery visits from off-campus visitors will take place by appointment only. Hours are Tuesday—Friday 12:00—5:00 p.m., with limited Saturday availability. To book an entry time, email prosenbl@holycross.edu or call (508) 793-3356. Masks and social distancing practices are required.
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CALL FOR ENTRIES
“Double Vision” at Bromfield Gallery
Deadline: February 1, 2021
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This national juried exhibition seeks artwork that expresses the theme in a creative way. Any media, 2D or 3D. Top ten artworks will be exhibited in person March 5—28; all accepted work will be shown online. $15 per entry.
Bromfield Gallery
450 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA
Friday—Sunday, 12:00—5:00 p.m.
(617) 451-3605
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