Upstairs Downstairs at Follow Your Art Shows Off Local Artists
By Ellen Putnam
On Sunday afternoon, members of the public came to Follow Your Art Community Studios (FYACS) to visit pop-up displays from local artists on the first floor, and open studios on the second and third floors. Artists had work on display and on sale, and spoke with visitors about their work.
The open studio part of the event allowed members of the public to peek into some of the spaces at the Big Yellow House that are usually reserved for artists-in-residence.
The event showed off the incredible range of art produced by artists-in-residence and affiliates of FYACS - everything from delicate jewelry to full-size acrylic canvases, from landscapes to abstract work, and everything in between.
Sunday's event included pop-up displays downstairs, and open studios upstairs.
Lorrie DiCesare uses encaustics and enamel work in her jewelry, paintings, coasters, and more.
John Maciejowski had an array of jewelry on display, which he called "sculpture to wear".
Gail Hamm displayed a range of jewelry that showed off her metalworking skills.
Chiara Pieri had an assortment of gifts on display that featured her illustrations, many of which have a fantastical flair.
Photo Credit: Nancy Clover
Sally Bowman Gordon had some of her paper collages on display, including her "Mitzvah Mice" series, which features mice doing good deeds.
Penelope Young showed off her jewelry and "fleece beasts", many of which feature fantastical and whimsical creatures.
Hiranmoy Guha displayed his paintings, which feature landscapes and intricate renderings of buildings, people, and animals.
Eliane Medina showed off her whimsical and fun pottery.
Lee Lewalski displayed her fabric work and collages, many of which feature animals.
Nick Marston showed off his ink work, including some sneaky Melrose humor.
Photo Credit: Nancy Clover
Stephanie Couchell, a fashion designer who creates custom clothing, had some second-hand finds for visitors to browse.
Photo Credit: Nancy Clover
Natalie Isbitsky showed off her crochet creations: some practical and warm, and some purely decorative.
Kristen Byrne displayed her photography and her jewelry creations.
Kerry Pegoraro showed off her mixed-media work, some of which she called "resistance art" with a strong feminist message.
Sara Gravante displayed her acrylic paintings, many of which feature scenes from nature.
Jennifer Blesso showed off her mixed-media and acrylic works.
Nova Hill, working on a landscape painting.
Photo Credit: Nancy Clover
Alissa Onigman had several mosaic works on display.
Photo Credit: Nancy Clover
David Winkler displayed his landscape paintings and ink drawings.
Photo Credit: Nancy Clover
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