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Another World: Objects and Images
THE WEIGHT OF PAPER At the Chandler Gallery, Violet Byrd’s Shallow Cuts Reveal Deep Thoughts An errant breeze could easily disrupt this exhibit. Violet Byrd’s sculptures depicting “hybrid life forms of fantastic creatures” are made of cut paper, and many stand less than six inches tall. The paper’s white surface emphasizes both the negative space surrounding each shape and the rainbow of shadows beyond. “Matisse described scissors and paper as ultimate drafting tools,” says Byrd. “I think of cutting paper…
Find out more »2014 Past Spirit Awards
At the Spirit Awards, jazz drifts through the air while guests sip wine from handcrafted ceramic cups and sample savory Indonesian appetizers as they immerse themselves in the evening’s artwork. Platters painted by noted Boston-area artists for the silent auction gleam from the arts center’s open doors, drawing guests inside for a closer look. Upstairs in the print studio, etched plates roll through the printing press, and prints of Mitch Ryerson’s early ideas for outdoor play structures, delineated in soft…
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