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?