Flash sale at the Hunt Library

Hunt Library Art Wall

There is still time to catch the sale of over a hundred works on display on the David M. Hunt Village Library Art Wall. It will come down on the 4th of January. This is the 9th annual benefit for the library. The artists each contributed a 12 x 12 inch work of art that would sell for $100. Whether you have your pocketbook on you or not, it is a fun show to peruse. There is an amazing diversity within the specified format. Its like a playground of local artists and friends all in one space.

by Lori Barker

Platter by Diane Schapira

There are paintings and wall hung pottery, cages and collages, paintings, etchings, and drawings. I was surprised by a Lori Barker purple altered photograph. It is a serene Buddha almost drowned in a thick gold architectural frame. Diane and her husband Joel each have works there. They are an art power couple in our community. Very unpretentious, look to them for a good mix of wit and gravitas.

by Craig Wickwire

 Craig Wickwire was an old colleague of mine. We worked together at Kildonan. Now he is the art department at the Webutuck public school. I know he works hard and his large paintings are impressive. The Hunt Library has a small one (12 x 12 inches) that makes me smile. It has a monumental quality to it. It is a wonder how minds work! Another art teacher friend of mine is Val Valenti. The library has at least 4 of her vinyl records, each collaged with found objects in her whimsical way. Right now I imagine she is in her home in Jamaica, far from the icy Falls Village. She seeks inspiration from the spiritual messengers of the natural world and her work is playful and tropical. Charlie Noyes is another area art teacher. He is with the Hotchkiss school. His painting at the show really captures a sense of place and time of year. Under a grand painted sky, we are made to feel humbled as we stand on the earthy planet.

by Val Valenti

by Michael Gellatly

by Charles Noyes

Of course two of my favorite people to attend any art show with had works there. Michael has a piece that is a combination of various studio media--- baked clay and photography. It takes you into another world. Sue gave one of her summer barn watercolors up. It's a snapshot of neighborhood nostalgia.

by Sue Hennelly

And one of my Favorite art-inspired friends, wild momma, and exceptional teacher is Erika Crofut. Heaven help us, she has given over a glazed platter painted all over in her capricious style. It is a signature piece.

Any of these works would make a wonderful gift for yourself now that the holidays are nearly over.
I have a sewn paper piece inthe show that reminds me of my dad's truism, that "Cat's sell". I really want to help the library stay viable. #supportyourlocallibrary

My sewn paper painting, Cattitude.

 Artworks may be taken upon purchase.  Remaining art will be on display through January 4.  For more information call 860-824-7424 or visit huntlibrary.org. 
David M. Hunt Library, 63 Main Street, Falls Village, CT 06031. 
Hours: Tues & Thurs 10-5, Fri 3-7, Sat 10-1, Sun 11-2.