BIRD

Opening reception for the artists August 4th, 5pm - 7 pm
Through September 3rd
Maine Art
10 Chase Hill Road Kennebunk, Maine 04043

Featuring paintings by: Ellen Welch Granter

Sculpture by: Andy Moerlein, Donna Dodson, Elizabeth Ostrander,
Andreas Van Huene and Tacha Vosburgh

Show catalog available- call (207) 967-0049
View the show online at http://maine-art.com/

PROMISES RECONSIDERED

wood, ceramic birds 24 x 30 x 73"h

This is a fact. There is life within the dust of loss. I cannot give up on hope, although the evidence is that commitment is impossible.Promises are hard work, but I am reconsidering my future with optimism. This image is revisited. I am still probing its relevance. This particular piece is oak. It is populated by three birds - each presented in different settings. One is skull-bound but looking out. Two are closer, one completely free to leave, the other snug within the wood void, but they seem drawn and held together.

This conversation is lovely but the meaning is incomplete.

ONE BIRD ON A STICK ON A STONE

wood, ceramic “bird”, graphite 10 x 14 x 10”h

He's a quiet soul who marvels his own shadow.

BALANCING ACT

wood, ceramic “birds”, cement covered styrofoam 38 x 16 x 20”h

Vulnerability and ego in that dodgy relationship of personality.

SMALL TALK

wood, ceramic “birds” 22 x 24 x 48”h

We all know the party. Strolling and trolling for a conversation that is more than bird chatter.

Deeper conversation is hard to find.

Also in the gallery at 14 Western Avenue, Kennebunk, Maine 04043 you can see:

SUMMER HEAT

wood, ceramic “birds” 35 x 48 x 88”h

A complete romp. Out of sorts and beyond control. The pure joy of days together.

Switzerland, Italy, Provincetown, New York. Skipping goofy and handholding.