'Common Places' to Open at studio21south
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — studio21south will present the group art show "Common Places," from Friday, June 25 through Monday, July 26, featuring painterly interpretations of everyday scenes.Each artist in the show brings a slightly different perspective to the theme. Although Bob Lafond paints in pastel, his colors are anything but "pastel". Bright, saturated colors dominate his compositions of roadside scenes, many from Hancock and Williamstown.
Henry Buerckholtz can usually be found in his Greenwich Village studio, but has found a trove of inspiration on his frequent visits to the Pioneer Valley. Of note are his paintings of Mayval Farm in Westhampton, which depict a working farm.
Julia Morgan-Leamon and Thor Wickstrom are local artists who both also have shows at the Becket Art Center this summer. Morgan-Leamon paints domestic interiors depicting ordinary life. Wickstrom is dedicated to the practice of painting on-site, outdoors. Besides his landscapes in and around North Adams and Williamstown, he is showing several pieces of a bright commercial strip in Northern California.
studio21south is located at 189 Beaver St. (Route 8), approximately 1 mile from Mass MoCA.
There will be an opening reception for "Common Places" on Saturday, June 26, from 3 to 7 p.m. Gallery hours are Saturday, from 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and most weekdays and other times by appointment or by chance. For more information, call 413-652-2141, email studio21south@gmail.com,or visit www.studio21south.blogspot.com.
 Bob Lafond, Field, Luce Road, Williamstown |
.jpg) Thor Wickstrom, Open Late |
.jpg) Henry Buerkholtz, Mayval Farm, Pioneer Valley |
