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From Giglamesh to Cú Chulainn, Odysseus to King Arthur, from the ancient mists of time to our modern day, humans have held up and passed on the stories of our heroes and legends. Whether those figures are more myth and legend, or true dyed-in-the-wool heroes of the modern day, their stories have stood the tests of time and serve as inspiration and guides to each of us. But a hero doesn’t have to be well known to be a hero, and a legend doesn’t have to be taught in a classroom or even written down to exist. We invite our member artists to reflect on the heroes and legends who have inspired their own lives. Were they found in the pages of a comic book or a history book, or are those heroes and legends part of the fabric of your family history or chance encounters in your own life? Whoever they are (or were), let them inspire you once more as you create an artistic tribute to them, or to their messages to you, in any medium. Let’s keep their stories alive!
- Reception: Friday, August 2, 2024, 6:00-8:00 PM
- Exhibition Dates: August 3 – September 7, 2024
Open Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Salem Arts Association Galleries, 159 Derby Street, Salem MA 01970
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 | This exhibition is generously sponsored by the Peabody Essex Museum and The Michael and Ronne Cosel Foundation |
| Susan HurstSusan is a registered architect specializing in historic preservation. She is also a fashion illustrator and fine artist. Her artwork has been displayed at venues in and around Boston, including a solo show. Susan’s studies have also included extensive training within the visual arts and fashion design. |
| Paul McMahanPaul is an award-winning artist and a signature member of the venerable New England Watercolor Society. He worked as an architectural illustrator on projects around the world for over 30 years. Paul also taught painting and drawing for decades at many Boston are colleges. His work is widely collected across the United States. |
.jpeg "Photo of guest juror Paul McMahan.")
Diane Charity, Housing Rights Activist by Diane Fawley "This beautifully presented pastel fires on multiple cylinders. A compelling composition with an arresting use of color. The selective resolution of facial features is offset by Exquisite mark making, abstracting hair and clothing." |
Abraham Lincoln by Edward Cardini "The amalgamation of frontal and side view poses adds to the Intrigue of this American hero. The patriotic and bold coloration adds to the narrative of a divided nation. We applaud the economy of means with which the features were drawn." |
Jean-Michel by James Trevino "A haunting portrait of an artist is realized within the construct of a canvas in process. This artistic hero is contemplating the Myriad of decisions involved in the creation of art. The use of complementary colors creates a visual vibration that pleases the eye." |
.JPG "A painted portrait of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. He holds a paintbrush and his face is surrounded by bright abstract colors.")
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