The artist of the month at the Gainsborough St. Espresso Royale Caffe is Sydney Phelon. Her work will be hanging there until October 1. Sydney introduces her work in this way:
“There is nothing purer or more joyous then a child’s imagination. Being a child allows you to create a world that only belongs to you and only you can access it. This kind of beauty exists only during the few years children have to be completely innocent. This short time period usually occurs when children are young enough to still have their own perspective on the world unfettered by any realities thrust upon them as they grow. My work does not wish to express any interest in children or childhood, but it does try to gain the same perspective. By this I mean I am working on a painting like a child works in a coloring book and imagining a world that only exists through momentary imaginary lapses of innocent reverie. I am not trying to be a child or act like I don’t have an adult perspective on the world. The reverie that exists within me is mature, but my work is meant to portray a playful attitude.
“Viewers of my work should note the crude mark making as an asset not as an inadequacy as the marks are what boldly give the pieces their playful movement. Some shapes appear geometric and some are organic. My materials range from sophisticated oil paints to glitter glue. When I make my work I feel an incredible sense of freedom both from the world around me and from my own swirling and racing brain. I try to direct my brain energy into picturing the most beautiful world. My process is escapist in the way that I try to un-think and clear my brain not infuse it with intentions. Obviously, intentions get attached by the artist to any work of art, whether they want it or not, but before the work is done I try to refrain from over-thinking it. In other words, I try to reject any ideas of what I want a piece to say because the work is really supposed to be about not saying anything but instead trying to depict a playful reverie. “
If you are an artist who would like to exhibit at ERC, call 617 859 7080 and ask for Kate.
Coffee houses are wonderful venues for art. Another sweet spot is the friendly gathering place at 2 Belgrade Avenue in Roslindale, where former Fenwickian Steve Klarer is showing his digital prints. Steve is one of the 49 Symphony Road Coop diaspora, who keeps his connections to old Fenway friends
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