Constructions 37 and 38

Construction #37: Found wood construction 30 x 8"
Construction #38: Found wood construction 29 x 11"

These works are available for sale.

I had some fun just playing with arrangements of found pieces to arrive at a composition that works. All the pieces have their finish as found--I didn't paint anything on these two. I used all natural wood for the first and mixed the colors and textures of different woods, moldings, and weathered paint for the second.

When I picked pieces to submit to Cambridge Art Association's ongoing Summer Art Fair, I was disappointed to discover these two were excluded by the maximum size limit of 24".

Summer Art Fair

I have a few pieces in this upcoming show, held annually by the Cambridge Art Association.

July 10 through September 1, 2007
University Place Gallery
124 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA
Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday 9-6, Saturday 9-1

This is a good opportunity to check out a lot of not-too-expensive pieces. Everything in the show is under $300.

Save the date: Somerville Open Studios

Open Studios is coming up in a few weeks!

I'll be participating for the fourth year with my wife, Anna (whynots.net). We hope you'll drop by to see what we've been working on.

What is it?
Over 300 artists in over 100 venues will open their homes and studios for the Eleventh Annual Somerville Open Studios Event on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3 2009 from noon to 6 pm. During this free showcase for the arts, mid-career and emerging artists working across a broad spectrum of fine art styles and craft media – including painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, glass, fiber, jewelry, furniture and ceramics – will exhibit their work to the public. Visit the website for more information and a map.

Artists' Choice Exhibit
The Somerville Museum hosts a preview show for participating artists. The show is open April 17 through May 15, 2009 with an Opening Reception Thursday April 16, 2009, 6 - 9 pm. The museum is located at 1 Westwood Road. Visit the website for gallery hours. Visit this first to narrow down who you'd like to visit.

Cambridge Art Association / New Music School April 25-26

The New School of Music has invited me and three other artists to show work during the North Cambridge Open Studios. The even runs the weekend of April 25-26 noon-6pm both days.

Gracia Dayton - Watercolors
Jessica Held - Mixed media
Jan Walker - Photography
Chris Holmes - Sculpture

New School of Music
25 Lowell Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

617-492-8105

Visit their website for event information.

While you're there, be sure to also check out the Cambridge Art Association's current show Violence Transformed.

Construction #34

Construction #34: Wood construction with acrylic paint and metallic leaf. 19x12" This is actually from last fall, but I just got around to taking pictures of recent work.

This work is available for sale.