Carl Belz, 1937-2016 (Photo: Darryl Hughto) So many artists have warm and heartening stories to share about Carl Belz. He was, after all, a larger than life figure in the Boston area. Some studied or worked with him at Brandeis University when he was the director of the Rose Museum. Others were championed by him […]
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Dedee Shattuck Gallery
The opening reception for the show at Dedee Shattuck Gallery is two weeks from today. I hope you will stop by if you are anywhere nearby—Fall River, New Bedford, the Cape, Providence, Newport—over Labor Day weekend. Details: DEBORAH BARLOW YIZHAK ELYASHIV AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 25 Reception: Saturday, September 3, 5 – 7pm DEDEE SHATTUCK […]
In Water
Remaya 2, mixed media on wood panel, 36 x 36″ A year ago I had a conversation with Jerry Beck, good friend and founder of the well known Revolving Museum (in Jerry’s nomenclature, a “nomadic nonprofit cultural organization”). We shared an interest in exploring the linkages between art and science, and we agreed that New […]
Taking a Break
Italy last year, in the company of experts (who are now new parents as well) I am out of range for several weeks. I will be back to musing, both fast and slow, on June 1. For updates in the interim: Facebook Instagram Twitter
Sri Lanka and Environs
Hindu temple in Matale, Sri Lanka These last few weeks were spent in Oman, UAE and Sri Lanka. The ancient traditions—Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist—are deep and leave me feeling humbly outside a true understanding of these profound songlines. The eyes take it in, but they are just the first step in truly seeing. Here are just […]
Belonging to the Rank
Rudeau, 24 x 24″, from a recent painting series Compendium, now on view at the Islip Art Museum (running through December 27), explores the interchangeable qualities of both art and science. Curators Lorrie Fredette and Beth Giacummo included this quote by Albert Einstein in their show commentary: The most beautiful emotion we can experience is […]
The Light Within: Opening Reception at Brooklyn Workshop Gallery
Thank you to everyone who joined in at the opening reception of my show, “The Light Within”, at Brooklyn Workshop Gallery last Thursday, September 17. The paintings were beautifully echoed in the ceramic work by Amani Ansari. It was a great night. Special thanks to the amazing BWG team—Martine Bisagni, Amani Ansari and Iviva Olenick, […]
Art as a Well Planned Crime
One corner in my new show, “The Light Within”, at Brooklyn Workshop Gallery (September 5 – October 11.) The combination of metallic surfaces on the series to the right (“Silma 1-4”) and the chalky intensity of “Kannakam” on the gorgeously textured wall on the left pleases my eye. How to talk about the visual without […]
Brooklyn Show
Marae 2, 16 x 16″, mixed media on wood panel I am having a show of recent paintings at Brooklyn Workshop Gallery in Carroll Gardens during September and October. Curator Martine Bisagni has titled the show, “The Light Within,” choosing works where light appears to be emerging from within the painting rather than sourced externally. […]