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| “Tree Muse II” by New York based artist, Christine Aaron |
The set of exhibits opening at
Silvermine Arts Center, located on 1037 Silvermine Rd. in New Canaan, CT September 15th will challenge
the boundaries of perception. There will be a group exhibition that questions
assumptions of what a book can be to; Amy Bilden's tactile domestic inspired
sculptures; and the symbolically rich mixed media nature-based work of
Christine Aaron. The opening reception will be on Sunday, September 15th from
2pm to 4pm. The exhibitions run through October 26th.
Christine Aaron's new exhibit
"Liminal States: Beneath the Surface" focuses on themes of memory,
loss and the passage of time in this rich mixed media nature-based
work. Trees serve as a metaphor for the cycle of life; symbols of
dormancy, growth, strength and renewal. Metals are rusted and oxidized so
that time itself becomes an integral part of the completed work.
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| “Mending Broken Limbs” by Norwalk artist, Amy Bilden |
The themes for Norwalk artist, Amy
Bilden's new exhibit, "Inheritance," revolve around domesticity,
including topics such as identity, sexuality, gender, and care giving. Her
tactile domestic inspired sculptures map the artist's emotional and physical
space, using a monotonous process in which she connects her internal and
external landscapes. Simple daily household tasks can prompt a current theme in
her art making.
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From the Group Show “Beyond the Book” featuring Kerry Brock (Weston, CT), Shiela Hale (Katonah, NY), Barbara Harder (New Haven, CT), Stephanie Joyce (New Canaan, CT), Elisa Khachian (Fairfield, CT), Claudia Mengel (Westport, CT), and Susan Newbold (Fairfield, CT)
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The Guild Group show, "Beyond
the Book," questions assumptions of what a book can be. Seven artists:
Kerry Brock, Shiela Hale, Barbara Harder, Stephanie Joyce, Elisa Khachian,
Claudia Mengel and Susan Newbold, use the concepts, craft and content of books
as a springboard to create artworks that go beyond the book. Working
individually and in collaborative conversations, employing a wide range of
media, the group set out to explore and elaborate diverse pathways to and from
the book. The result includes paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture and
furniture.
About Silvermine Arts Center
Silvermine Arts Center located in
New Canaan, Connecticut is one of the oldest artist communities in the United
States. Located on a four acre campus, the center consists of a nationally
renowned artist guild, award winning school of art offering multi-disciplinary
art classes for all ages, an art and fine crafts shop and galleries, offering
over twenty contemporary and historic exhibitions annually. The center also
provides innovative free and subsidized arts education in Norwalk and Stamford
schools through its outreach program, Art Partners; and hosts a lecture series,
performances, and special programs throughout the year. Silvermine Arts Center
is a nonprofit organization.
Gallery Hours:
Silvermine Galleries are open
Wednesday through Saturday, 12p.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1pm to 5 p.m. For
more information, call (203) 966-9700 ext. 20 or visit the website:
www.silvermineart.org.
