Art  

THE GALLERY OF BACON FREE LIBRARY

Supported by the Friends, always has an art exhibit gracing its walls.

Oils, watercolors, photographs and sculptures have been featured in the past.

Artists interested in showing at the gallery, or those interested in purchasing artworks which have been displayed, please contact Friends of Bacon Free Library member Jan Martin via the library at 508 653 6730

THE FEATURED ARTIST FOR May and June is Lisa Breslow Thompson who does colorful food related paintings.  Her work is scheduled for installation on April 29th and will be exhibited thru the end of June.

“After discovering that paintings of food and beverages elicit powerful and positive emotional responses in people, my most recent acrylic paintings focus on food-related themes. These series include desserts, candy, cocktails, sushi, soda bottles, and iconic foods and their packaging. When someone tells me that my painting makes his or her mouth water, or looks good enough to eat, then I feel successful!

As a graphic designer, I strive to create still life compositions that are tightly cropped and have a lot of dynamic tension. My pictures have a bold and graphic feel to them, and I especially enjoy experimenting with color relationships in my paintings.”

About Lisa Breslow Thompson

In her professional life, Lisa is the principal of Lisa Thompson Graphic Design. She has 30+ years of design and art directing experience, managing all aspects of the creative process, from concept to completion. Please visit her website at Lisa Thompson Graphic Design

Lisa graduated from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst with a BA in Political Science. She continued her education at New England School of Art & Design with a concentration in Graphic Design. She continues to explore her creative passion with studies in fine art and painting. paintings may be viewed at: LisaBreslowThompson.artvenue.com

BACON FREE LIBRARY supports South Natick Art in the Park. This fine arts fair will be held at Shaw Park, at the intersection of Rt. 16 and Union Street, on the first Sunday of every month through October.  Last year’s effort was well appreciated by community and local artists alike.   This year’s events will feature local artisans, fresh flowers, antiques, artisanal food items, and performing artists.  It’s a family friendly event with many activities for children.  Patrons can walk around, enjoy the falls, and get lunch.  The admission donation benefits Bacon Free Library.  Needham High School art teacher and Natick resident Dianne Sullivan is again Coordinator of South Natick Art in the Park.  Artists interested in participating should contact Ms. Sullivan atartsyfartsy.crch@yahoo.com. Participating artists can be previewed at www.facebook.com/southnatickart, and they include painters, glass artists, jewelry designers, fabric designers, potters, photographers, and hand-crafted home accessory designers.