Wildfowl decoys have long been made and collected and, thankfully, appreciated for the art they are. Knowing they had a function and were created for that by hands that knew…
This completes my posts about George Sherwood’s exhibit of kinetic sculpture at Shelburne Museum entitled “Wind, Waves, and Light,” can be seen through the end of October. I hope you will!…
One of the delights of Shelburne Museum is seeing the pride that staff and docents take in sharing the place with visitors. I’ve experienced it every time I’ve been there, and…
I’d love to climb into George Sherwood’s mind and see how his work gets started and then continue to hang out long enough to see how he devises the darned things!…
One of George Sherwood’s sculptures currently on display at Shelburne Museum splits white light into various colors and plays it back as a veritable light show. “Dichroic” films are shaped into…
It is astonishing to watch light play with George Sherwood‘s fabulous sculpture which is being exhibited at Shelburne Museum until the end of October. Light literally plays here—mostly hand-in-hand with slight movements…
More than ever the world needs artists and art, especially when displayed right out in public view. To see art in public spaces, easily accessible to all, makes such a…
It is easy for me to be nostalgic about railroads. Like many my age, I grew up in a time and place where they were part of everyday life. while I…
Liz and I recently had a wonderful afternoon at Shelburne Museum seeing the Impressionist exhibition as well as a stunning exhibit of star-pattern quilts. There is always much to see…
We all have experiences of the power of the “press”—even if that is nowadays often social media rather than the press of olden days. The ability to share information with…
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