This past Tuesday marked the anniversary of the death of James McNeill Whistler. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, Whistler was a realist artist known for his remarkable landscapes, portraits, etchings, and lithographs. Whistler firmly believed in “art for art’s sake,” a motto coined by French philosopher Victor Cousin, emphasizing artistic beauty over deep, socio-political themes. In […]
This past Sunday, Newbury Street became a hub of activity during the first Open Newbury Street event of 2018. With the street closed to cars and vehicles, crowds of people journeyed up and down the road, exploring all of the eateries, shops, and galleries that Newbury Street has to offer. Outside our gallery doors, passersby […]
In the midst of a summer heatwave, Copley Master Mikel Wintermantel stood in the Copley Society of Art, painting a sunset landscape from a reference photo on his iPad. A small crowd of artists, patrons, and passersby assembled for his artist demonstration. Mikel Wintermantel selects a photo from his iPad to paint Wintermantel, whose works […]
June 2018 has been a great month for Copley Master Kat O’Connor. She was awarded a renowned Drawing and Printmaking Fellowship from the Mass Cultural Council, and two of her works, “Quiet Enough for Color to Sound” and “The Second Surrender,” are featured in the 83rd Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft at Fitchburg Art […]
Looking at the work of Joe Norris, a winner of a merit award in the current “Ports of Call” exhibition, we are reminded of fauvism, abstract expressionism, and the artists that pioneered these periods. Turn Starboard After Light House 15 inches x 12 inches mixed media After being initially drawn to the striking marks […]
Yesterday, artist member Lucy Kalian held an artist demonstration to coincide with her solo show “Witnesses.” Inspired by a nearby tree on Agassiz Road, Kalian created an original graphite drawing of the tree while sharing fascinating tips and techniques. Using graphite pencils, Stonehenge paper, and sketches for reference, Kalian drew a real-life tree she found […]
In Lucy Kalian’s solo show Witnesses, the majestic graphite trees overwhelm with their towering sizes and ethereal beauty. But just around the corner in the Back Bay Room, the walls are full of darling little acorns with whimsical personalities. Though smaller in size than the woodland figures in the Upper Gallery, these sweet acorns add […]
The woodland subjects and the compositions in Lucy Kalian’s “Witnesses” are noticeably bare—the trees hold no leaves, and every figure is surrounded by a vast stretch of white, negative space. While the pieces seem otherworldly with their remarkable beauty and ethereal qualities, Kalian’s works are inspired by real-life woodland figures. For example, after walking in […]
In every new small works exhibition, ten pieces are chosen to receive an award of merit. From still lifes to marine scenes, abstract to realist pieces, the awarded works represent our diverse range of artist members. Lori Mehta, The Golden Hour, oil, 9 x 9,” SOLD One of the figurative pieces to win an award […]
Lucy Kalian’s solo show Witnesses opens today! Kalian’s graphite drawings of large and small woodland objects are now on view in the Upper Gallery and the Back Bay Room. The show’s title refers to majestic forms that act as ‘witnesses’ to the ever-changing ecosystem, as well as those who wander the woods to observe its […]
