Words of Art
April 5 – 30, 2009
Vermeer & Lichtenstein, 2000-2001, oil on canvas, by Terri Priest
Goddard House
1199 Main Street, Worcester
Art Inspired by the Written Word
Goddard House invites you to explore the relationship between the written word and art in its seventh annual spring art show, which runs from April 5 through April 30. The works of over three dozen established and emerging local artists interpret the theme in a variety of media, including painting, photography, engraving, monoprinting, mixed media, textile, collage, and stone. The exhibit is free and open to the public daily from 1 to 4 p.m.
The connection between art and words is one of the oldest in the world. The dynamic between these two forms of expression has been crucial to understanding societies and cultures for centuries. Thoughtful, and sometimes deeply personal, Words of Art engages the viewer in contemplating how words influence our understanding of the visual and how art presents new dimension and feeling to written words. In this unique context, Words of Art examines the diversity of the human condition and observes our infinitely interesting cultural landscape.
The artists: Frank Armstrong, Lisa Barthelson, Emily Boosahda, Lora Brueck, Laura Cahalane, Bettie Carlson, Carrie Crane, Linda Dagnello, Zabelle D’Amico, Linda Davis, Mary Dewey, Stephen Dirado, Chris Greene, Emily Harvey, Carolyn Howe, Tom Kellner, John LaPrade, Mary-Ellen Latino, Rosemary Lebeau, Julia McKinley, Joy O’Connor, Doris O’Keefe, Marilyn Pinaud, Terri Priest, Joyce Roberts, Abigail Rorer, Ron Rosenstock, Jacqueline Ross, Allison Blake Schofield, Donalyn Schofield, Susan Sedgwick, Susan Swinand, Jill Watts, Henry Wood, Agnes Wyant, Nicholas Yavarow.
A special Art Boutique and Raffle will be held throughout the show. A portion of the proceeds will go towards supporting Words of Art and Goddard House’s efforts to bring great local art to Webster Square.
Event Photo Gallery
Champagne and Chocolate Opening
Sunday, April 5
The promise of chocolate, champagne, and great art brought over 150 artists and art lovers Goddard House for the grand opening of Words of Art. It was a joyful reunion of long-time Worcester artists and an introduction to some new faces on the local scene. Chet and Steve of Chromatic Swing enhanced the party mood with their irresistible jazzy tunes while guests viewed the wide-ranging works – and words – of art.
Here are some scenes from the event:
Poetry Reading
Thursday, April 16
Perfectly exhibiting the symbiotic relationship between art and words, members of the Worcester County Poetry Association read poems inspired by the works in Words of Art.
Working at Art
Sunday, April 26
Throughout the afternoon, three of the Words of Art artists worked at their art and explained their creative process to fascinated visitors and Goddard House residents. They demonstrated the following techniques: egg tempera – Carrie Crane, oil painting – Emily Boosahda, and mixed media sculpture – Jill Watts.
View:
Bridges: Art of Connections , April 22 – May 13, 2007
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, April 27 – May 27, 2008