An Artist for All Seasons: Dmitri Wright is a retrospective of the work of Wright’s art,
whose work follows in the tradition of American Impressionism. Dmitri Wright’s art merges the
Impressionist focus on light with the post-Impressionistic interest in vibrant
color. His paintings celebrate the natural beauty and nuances of the landscape,
both in the United States and abroad. This 50-year survey includes student
work, art from his early years in New York city, scenes from his travels to
Europe and the West Indies, and paintings from both his more recent Provencal
and Weir Farm plein air series. Wright is the Master Artist at the Weir Farm
National Historic Site which commemorates the life and work of American
Impressionist painter, J. Alden Weir. An
Artist for All Seasons will be on view through November 5.
In Ùtútù, internationally-renowned
sculptor Nnenna Okore will use textiles to create an installation commemorating
the colors and landscapes of her childhood home of Nsukka, Nigeria. Ùtútù, the
Nigerian word for morning or something new, describes the transience, potency
and energy of the piece. Visitors will respond to this boldly colored and
organic art meant to heighten their visual and sensorial experience. Ùtútù will be on view through December
3. It is sponsored by The Coby Foundation and exhibitions in The Lab are
supported in part by Raymond Learsy.
Focusing on the city
of Waterbury, #IBelieveInWaterbury asked
artists to identify those unique aspects of the city that resonate for them. Forty
artists share their inspiration with audiences in paintings, sculptures and
mixed media works that demonstrate the beauty, joy, prosperity and momentum of
Waterbury. One entry was submitted by husband and wife team, Chef Dean and
Artist Linda Marino. They will present a “Cook and Paint Together Workshop” on
November 11 at 5:00 p.m. Call (203) 753-0381 x130 or visit mattmuseum.org for
more information. #IBelieveInWaterbury will
be up through December 3.
Once a Valley Girl,
always a Valley Girl, as they say! The
Valley Girls highlights three artists all born and raised in the Naugatuck
River Valley: Carmella “Mally” DeSomma, Judith Gould Secco and June Pierpont
Webster. Each is active in the local art scene, creating and exhibiting
paintings and photographs that interpret and celebrate the world around them.
This exhibition is in collaboration with Artsplace of Cheshire. Valley Girls will be on view in the
Monteiro Family Community Gallery through November 12.
Located
in the heart of downtown Waterbury’s architectural district, the Mattatuck
Museum is a vibrant destination, known locally and regionally as a community-centered
institution of American art and history. For more information on all of the Museum’s
programs, events, and exhibits visit the website at mattmuseum.org or call
(203) 753-0381.
