FEATURING TALENTED LOCAL ARTISTS
Where the Condor Once Roamed – John Paul Philippe & Elvin Rodriguez
On a warm afternoon I set off to chat with John Paul Philippe, originally from Oklahoma, and Elvin Rodriguez from the Dominican Republic, who now live and work in Sharon, CT. Their life is entwined with land – integrating with birds, wildlife, and native plants and coexisting and respecting the place where they collaborate on their art practice.
So, John Paul, you were in the UK for 20 years after growing up in Oklahoma. Were you painting then?
JP: Yes, in England, I was painting and […]
Walking Through Colour – Erick Johnson
Erick Johnson’s work narrates rich surface textures, layered chromatic decisions, and an intuitive approach to composition. He creates paintings that are simultaneously architectural and emotional, intimate and expansive. Johnson’s works are a study in contrasts: finely flat surfaces carry the memory of earlier paint layers pushed and pulled, while negative space winds a whispered line through overlapping color fields. Movement and light crossed the surface, much like looking out of a speeding train, where, at times, the image outside can blur when captured through a […]
To Dance with Paint – Bill Hardy
I first met Bill Hardy when he was working at Millbrook School; I approached him about life drawing classes, which were hard to find 18 years ago in this area. He generously helped us, a group of artists, and we had many delightful evening sessions quietly working alongside him. Hardy grew up in San Diego, where the colors were like Kodak wonderland with hard-edged shadows. After moving east, he became the beloved Head of the Millbrook School art department for nearly 30 years, building […]
End of Summer – Rebecca Ward
Rebecca Ward is a visual artist from the UK who investigates the world of plants as her muse, letting herself be pulled into the detailed tangle of twining leaves, twigs, and branches. A myriad of delicate lines intertwine on the pages, introducing the wildflowers that are so easily overlooked. Ward has traveled and lived in Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand, ultimately settling in a quiet corners of Connecticut. I caught up with her to chat about her work’s narrative.
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