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Notes on The Practice A component of my art practice is altar making in the spirit of Betye Saar but with the ephemeral nature of Barbara Ellmann’s Flower Altar. The installation of the altar is a vehicle for engaging the view and an opportunity to...
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“The Epic Journey: Paintings of Giovanna Cecchetti” originally appeared in a folio of prints published by West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park. The folio accompanied the exhibition “Giovanna Cecchetti: Shifting Frequencies” that ran...
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This essay appears in the catalog “Daniel J. Corey & Abbie Williams: New Works” for an exhibition at Maine Art Shows, June 28 – July 17, 2014. The Emotional Registry of American Art This catalog and accompanying exhibition of new work by Daniel J. Corey and...
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From the catalog “New Works by Craig Mooney and Henry Isaacs” for the exhibition of the same title, June 25 to July 21, 2011 at The Gallery on Chase Hill, Kennebunkport, Maine. The pairing of Henry Isaacs and Craig Mooney is not an obvious one. It is like organizing a...
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In its most basic sense, “contemporary art” refers to art dealing with themes and ideas of the present. But like any moment, it’s nearly impossible to have a historical view of the present. In that sense, contemporary art is more of a question than an answer. Here’s...
