Evolutions '08

What better way to take a break between the two political conventions than to motor up to the North Shore where Dick Buckley once again produced a jewel of an art show on scenic Marblehead Neck. Arrayed attractively on the grounds of a patron's home, the work of a dozen visual artists was presented amid the natural splendor. This year, Dick arranged for a several musical artists to add a pleasant melodic complement to the event. Musical Artists included: Barbara Alex and friends, Ted Sink, David Ward, Donald Tower and Lisa Walkins. Master sound engineer Jim Merritt applied his skills to ensure that the musical performances blended perfectly with the show's ambiance. If this isn't the best "12 Hours of Art" presented anywhere, I don't know what is.

Among the visual artists showing their work was our own, Mark Malloy with eight new pieces showing a new direction in his work. One of his earlier pieces is shown above; Dick Buckley, who's creative talents are a match for his organizational skills; Bob Bartlett presenting his graceful "kinetic constructs"; the hauntingly electric illustrations of Meghann Brideau; the crisp architectural illustrations of Winthrop's own Frank Constantino; American Impressionist Carol Dearborn; The realistic decorating talents Lena Fransioli; Meghan Gargano's abstract interpretation of natural scenes; Ceramic sculptor Richard Gilson's evocative work; the decorative finishes of Kasia Mirowska; Fran Morey's work “Capturing the grace, energy and majesty of a unique era of sail”; the exciting work of multi-faceted Mark Wholey; and the intriguing pencil sketches of Jesa Damora.

Also included in this year's show were two film pieces: "Tarrantino's Mind" by a pair of Brazillian Directors and a six-minute episode of "Undercover Cheerleaders" by Bryan Buckley.

For More Background on the show and its artisis, click HERE for the site of North Shore Artists. The site also includes links to individual artist websites.

Mark your calendars for next Labor Day week end and lets see if Dick Buckley can outdo this year's production which by all accounts was a grand-slam home run.