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Towle Hill Studio October 12 & 13, 2024 Reception is Saturday from 4 to 6pm Kevin Donegan and Susan Smereka’s current bodies of work share a common aspiration to reuse and recycle; they love the history that worn objects carry. Although the use of found material is evident in both their practices, this show emphasizes their different mediums and techniques; specifically how pieces are fastened together. While Kevin’s work is constructed, sculpted, and screwed, Susan’s is layered, printed, and stitched. For Susan, transforming family ephemera (one of her source materials) is a way of considering the many facets of family dynamics. Her work shared here at Towle Hill explores family trees and the inherent logic (not found on a genealogical tree) that is its own organic creature. Kevin’s playful sculpture is the product of a wandering spirit. His work is informed by a direct connection to material - while collecting, manipulating, or assembling - and he likes nothing more than to be surprised in the process. Click here for images of the show
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September 14 - November 3, 2024 Opening Reception: September 14, 5 to 7 pm The Chandler Gallery, Randolph, VT Images of the show
 Kevin and I have been elated about our first collaborative installation at the Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Johnson VT. The gallery, part of the the Dibden Center for the Arts is curated by Phil Robertson. Thanks to Vermont State University for making this opportunity
Thanks to Alice Dodge for a fabulous review in Seven Days. Thanks to Hieke Chaney for her thoughful review in Basement Medicine This is our artist statement for the show: fluid dynamics² is the first fully collaborative effort of partner-artists Susan Smereka and Kevin Donegan. They have lived together and shared studio space for over 5 years but maintained separate and distinct artistic practices. In this exhibit, personal boundaries are blurred as they actively influence one another and challenge each other in the process. fluid dynamics² reflects on the way relationships – romantic, familial, and friendly - shape us, and take on a life of their own. Within that framework, Susan and Kevin explore their shared interest in the discarded, repurposed, and abandoned aspects of life, and seek to connect their private experience with something universal. Click here for more photos of the show. This was an awesome show. Thank you to Maureen O'connor Burgess for her curation of this show - bring these 4 strong printmakers together!. The show was at the Highland Center for the Arts. It ran from June 29 to August 4th. For images of the show please click here! 
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Violaceous Exhibit Dates: May 1 – June 15, 2024 While the color purple is relatively rare in the natural world, the SPA gallery will overflow with various shades, from bold magenta and periwinkle to earthy plums, wines and pomegranates. During the season when farm lilacs are budding and bursting into bloom, this symbolic color formerly reserved for royalty will have its day at SPA. Exhibiting Artists: Gretchen Alexander; Kate Arslambakova; Nancy Banks; Larry Bowling; Lian Brehm; Heidi Broner; Robert W. Brunelle, Jr.; Theodore Ceraldi; Robert Chapla; Kristine Chartrand; Anne Davis; Monica DiGiovanni; Linda DiSante; Mark Dixon; Martha Elmes; Kate Fetherston; Leslie Fry; Samuel Glueck; Laura Graveline; Chris Groschner; Tracey Hambleton; Bruce Hasse; Stephany Hasse; Christine Henninger; Rob Hitzig; David Hurwitz; Matt Larson; Dawn Littlepage; Kathleen Merrick; Orah Moore; Marianne Mullen; Maggie Neale; Lyna Lou Nordstrom; Rebecca Pedula; Kristin Richland; Susan Bull Riley; Leslie Roth; FH Rudi; Gail Skudera; Susan Smereka; Mary Tapagna; Julie Taylor; Robert Towne; Adelaide Tyrol; Marcie Vallette; N Wasko; Roger Weingarten; Sarah Wesson; Tamara Wight; Pamela Wilson; Craig Wiltse; Arthur Zorn Attaching 2 fascinating essays, one by Hannah Foskett and another by Dian Parker that served as inspiration. To view the essays, click HERE. Showing our works inspired by the once in a lifetime event in our front yard! SATURDAY APRIL 6th Open from 12 to 5 pm with all the other artists on the 2nd floor of 4 Howard St. Then from 7 to 10 pm we will conclude the day with a party and continued viewing of the special work for a special occasion! Joins us! Documentation of the event and the work - CLICK HERE  Friday April 5th – Friday April 26th Opening Friday April 5th - 5-9pm.  SPACE gallery is hosting this exhibit is curated by Nikki Laxar.
"The moon pushes and pulls the tides, similar to how art moves us. We experience our own cycles through the orbital glow of the moon and the life giving energy of the sun. How do we feel when they dance together? In this curated exhibition, The Space Gallery invites you to experience celestial creations by seven local Vermont artists. All working in different mediums sharing a theme of the cosmos and the atmosphere we know. " Images of the show and my work - CLICK HERE Deana Allgaier – @deanaallgaier – watercolor moon/landscapes Erin Bundock – @ebundock_arts – character driven moon phases in mixed media/acrylic Jen Blount – @valleyroadart – abstract landscapes Kristin Richland – @sweetenemyart – celestial animal realms Mike Konrad – @mk______art – repurposed mixed media sculpture Nikki Laxar – @nikkilaxar – cosmic hand cut collages Susan Smereka – @smsmereka – abstract mixed media Thirty-Two Vermont Artists Interpret the Solar Eclipse Saturday |
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