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Art at the Morse Institute

Anthony George

Main Level Galleries
This is a retrospective show with a variety of subjects, styles, sizes, and perspectives. I started out painting straightforward landscapes and moved on to aerial views because I love to fly so much. I gradually became more Modern, Colorist, Painterly and semi-abstract because it is more spontaneous and alive, yet still naturalist. I keep finding new ways to paint "A Walk in the Woods," also one of my favorite activities. Most of my work tends to be lively and happy, and every time you look at it you see something new. It also tends to lead you to look at nature in a new way and appreciate it afresh. I like to remind people of the plight of our local Ecology because we ruined so much of it before. Look at any early photos of the land and you'll see almost NO trees at all! Now they've all grown back and we have even set aside land for parks. Enjoy!

Tom Gilligan

Main Level
What you have before you are 6 cubes made of balsa wood. There are 6 images painted on these blocks and they are yours to discover. The first image looks more like a favorite pet, but it is actually a map of Natick! The next two images include a current map and a map from 1750! Note the Station Tree in the top right corner. The next image is a poem and a photo of the Station Tree. In 1750, it was common to use oak trees as boundary markers because they were expected to live a long time. Our tree sits on the Natick/Weston line off Winter Street and is said to be 500 years old. The next two images are long time favorites; Casey’s Diner and Park Street Ice Cream. I love that Casey’s Diner is still a family business and has been here since 1922. And any town would envy us having a shop that has served ice cream for 44 years!
The final two images are of the Natick Common. My wife, Anne, and I were walking our dog, Charlie, one cold winter day and the church bells rang. She turned and said, “I love a town where church bells ring on the hour.” Me too.
Tom Gilligan has lived in Natick for the past 13 years with his wife, Anne. He is retired and pursues passions for art and photography. He loves museums and experiencing art face to face; indoors and outdoors! He is a member of the Natick Art Association.

Martha Gold

Main Level / Morse Room Display Cases
Martha Gold is a vessel maker. Whether to hold food, beverages, flowers, candles or merely air, every vessel is slightly different. Each piece is wheel thrown and high fired to over 2330°F. Martha formulates her own glazes, and is always testing for a better surface, better colors, better pots. All pots are microwaveable and dishwasher safe.
Martha’s home and studio are in Natick, MA where she has been making pottery for over 40 years. She teaches adult wheel throwing at the Community Kiln in Framingham.
Making pottery is the joy that keeps on giving.

Gateway Camera Club

Lower Level / Lebowitz Meeting Hall
Gateway Camera Club provides an informal, friendly, and supportive environment for photographers of all levels of experience and interests in photographic styles and techniques. It encourages growth of artistic vision and technical knowledge. Club activities include competitions, guest speakers, educational presentations, field trips and special interest groups.
This exhibit features framed prints representing the varied photo interests of club members. Included are images of nature, landscape, architecture, and creative conceptual art.

MEET THE ARTIST RECEPTION:
Saturday, February 15th / 2PM - 4PM / Lebowitz Meeting Hall

Maurice 'Rick' Laurence

Lower Level Display Cases
Seasons in the Charles River:
If nature has a soul, it is like the Charles River. I have walked along and photographed its path while entering the Indian summer of my life. Over time, our lives have converged.
Along the path of the Charles River there are the continuing cycles of the seasons. In February one can find snowdrops blossoming through snow, in April one can find two swans nesting prior to bringing cygnets into the world. The wetlands provide water to support a field of corn in August and flowers that can last into early November.
This creation of nature has existed before we did and will continue to exist after we are gone. How will we leave it?

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