October Art Exhibit

The dining room features an exhibition by Genevieve C. Cole entitled “Glass Roots”

The work exhibited in the “Glass Roots” Series was inspired by my everyday surroundings and my travel experiences in both Europe and the U.S.   Many of the images are scenes that I see through my studio window or while walking in the woods behind my house. The many layers found in these pieces are made up of sheet glass, liquid and powdered enamels, mica powder and bits of colored glass called “frit,” which are cut, stacked, painted then fired (or fused) in a large kiln, sometimes two or three times each. Glass is a natural material, both complex and versatile, requiring intense heat and gentle handling. Like in nature, the color and “mood” of the glass will change depending on the ambient light. I hope you enjoy viewing the Glass Roots Series as much as I enjoyed making it.  - Gen Cole

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The Greenhouse features photography by Lauren Goldstein.

This series of portraits are a collection of photographs that I have been working on for a few years.  I enjoy photographing humans because portraits allow a photographer to reveal something about a person.  There is always a sense of intrigue when viewing a portrait of someone you don’t know. What is their story? How did they get there? What is happening in this photograph?

I create images that intrigue viewers by making the subject of each photograph hidden in some way.  Instead of revealing information about my subjects, I try to hide their information within the photograph.  Whether the model is blurred due to movement, the focus is too soft, or only half of the body is visible, the viewer will still know that this image is a portrait because that is what the human form implies.  Portraits are supposed to tell a story or imply information about the model, but in my portraits I try to eliminate, or confuse this personal information by using techniques such as soft focus, long exposures and encouraging my models to move as they would naturally.  Because the results are not a traditional type of portrait, viewers must look closer at each photograph to try and understand the image and its subject. - Lauren Goldstein

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Returning artist Emily Wilson will be showing her mixed media pieces in the bar.