Pam Bonaguide
Main Level
Based in Saxonville, MA, Pam Bonaguide is the founder of Tall Tales and
Curiosities Studio. Her work focuses on large-scale installations and
three-dimensional art, using materials like cement, found objects, and
vintage textiles to explore themes of memory, identity, and transformation.
One of the key elements in Bonaguide’s work is the combination of delicate
wedding gowns with the heavy, solid nature of cement. This contrast speaks
to the relationship between the fleeting and the permanent, inviting
viewers to think about how we hold on to memories, traditions, and
experiences. The use of vintage gowns adds layers of meaning, connecting
the past with the present in unexpected ways.
Bonaguide has received several recognitions, including the 2021 First Place
Award at Arts Wayland’s Magical exhibition. One of her most notable
exhibitions was The Suffragettes (2020), displayed at the Wayland
Historical Museum & Wayland First Parish, offering a visual tribute to an
important historical moment.
Though primarily self-taught, Bonaguide has honed her skills through a mix
of personal exploration and guidance from a supportive community of friends
and family. She has also taken courses in ceramics, art history, and
photography to further develop her artistic approach.
Through her work, Bonaguide continues to explore the connections between
materials, memory, and history, using sculpture to tell stories of change
and resilience.
Solitude, Community, Hope: An Anthology
Main Level / Right Gallery
This exhibit features artwork, photography & poetry from the book Solitude,
Community, Hope: An Anthology, recently published by First Parish in
Framingham.
First Parish in Framingham responded to Senior Minister Rev. Aaron
Stockwell Wisman’s year-long theme of sermons on the topic of loneliness.
The book was a volunteer effort of artists, poets and authors expressing
their different perspectives on solitude, community, and hope. The book
recognizes and appreciates that despite our differences, we all have a
common need for human contact and connection. You are not alone.
Seunghyo Julie Lee
Main Level / Left Gallery
Seunghyo Julie Lee is a visual artist based in Natick, Massachusetts, and a
current junior at Walnut Hill School for the Arts. She works across a
variety of media, including oil painting, printmaking, ceramics, and more.
Her art explores personal themes of memory, growth, and love, often getting
inspired by nature, her artist friends, and community. Julie has received
multiple silver key awards from Scholastic Art and Writing Awards in the
Massachusetts regional contest for both painting and sculpture. She was
born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, and immigrated to the United States
in 2021. Julie is currently building her portfolio for college
applications, with plans to pursue her passion for studio arts alongside
journalism.
Wellesley Society of Artists
Lower Level / Lebowitz Meeting Hall
The Wellesley Society of Artists, Inc. (WSA) was founded in 1933 to support
and encourage local artists while promoting the fine arts in Wellesley and
the surrounding communities. This year, the WSA celebrates its 92th
birthday and boasts members from all over the metro Boston area as well as
Cape Cod and the Islands. Currently, the WSA has over 100 exhibiting
members who represent eclectic styles in a variety of mediums. This WSA
exhibit entitled 'Splash' is in honor of the summer season and all that
goes with it. For a complete list of artists, please ask at the Main
Circulation Desk.
