New Exhibit opens

The new exhibition, Nadia Richman: Skyscape Drama opened on Saturday at the Faneuil Library Art Gallery with a festive holiday reception.  The artist was beaming as she chatted with lots of guests that came to see the exhibit of oil paintings.   The ten very colorful paintings caught the attention of many visitors.  Most commented that the paintings were not only beautiful but also very moving.   The exhibit, organized by Unbound Visual Arts, will remain up through January 5th.

Artist Nadia Richman (L) and  Unbound Founding Member Karen Smigliani at the exhibit opening on Dec. 8

Unbound Artists at the Brighton Arts & Crafts Fair Dec. 1

At the annual Brighton Arts & Crafts Fair on Saturday, December 1 from 10 am 4 pm,  Unbound Visual Arts will have table to showcase the art of many of its current artist members.  It's also a great opportunity for the general public to get to know Unbound Visual Arts.  The artists represented include Ronni Komarow, Ruth Rieffanaugh, Sarah Berry, Fran Gardino, Christine Winship, Susan Loomis and John Quatrale.   Unbound's display is being organized by Founding Member Karen Smigliani.  Louise Bonar, Clerk of the Board of Directors, will be assisting Karen.

New Exhibit - Nadia Richman: "Skyscape Drama" Opening Dec. 8

Unbound Visual Arts, Inc. and the Faneuil Branch of the Boston Public Library in Oak Square are pleased to present the fine art exhibition, Nadia Richman: “Skyscape Drama”.   This solo exhibition opens on December 6 and runs through January 5.   The public opening reception and discussion with the artist is on Saturday, December 8 from Noon – 2:00 pm.

The exhibition includes original oil paintings on the theme of dramatic and glorious skies that the artist has captured in painting changing cloud formations above ocean beaches and landscapes.  Nadia uses her paintbrush to illuminate and contrast majestic skies throughout the day and night and creates brilliant colors as well as threatening darker storm scenes.  In total, the exhibition presents a group of paintings that are recognizable natural scenes to everyone.   But her use of different oil textures, colors and brush strokes, as well as the natural skyscapes themselves, help present a sense of abstraction. She starts with a photograph “to capture the moment and not be overpowered by the image” before her thus “trapped by trying to depict it realistically.” All the paintings are steeped in drama and mystery and serve to reveal and elicit many emotions and feelings from the exhibition viewer, just as Nadia had intended.

Nadia Richman, of Brighton, received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Clark University. She also attended the Massachusetts College of Art and Design and The Corcoran School of Art in Washington DC. Most recently, Nadia has continued he art training at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.  She has exhibited in several group exhibits in the Boston and the Washington DC area.

Unbound goes to Allston Open Studios

Unbound Member Karen Smigliani (r)

Unbound Visual Arts had a strong presence at the 26th annual Allston Arts District Open Studios. Unbound set up a display in Christine Winship's station on the 3rd floor of 119 Braintree St. with membership applications. Unbound representatives talked to dozens of artists and art supporters about the new organization.  Representatives over the two days included Ronni Komarow, Karen Smigliani, John Quatrale, Christine Winship and Louise Bonar.

Sarah Berry: "Telephone Relics" has a big opening

The Sarah Berry: "Telephone Relics' exhibit had a big opening reception on Sat. Nov. 3rd at the Faneuil Library Art Gallery. It is the fifth exhibit at this location presented by Unbound Visual Arts.  At least 50 people came to the opening to enjoy the fine art photographs and a brunch reception (generously provided by the Faneuil Library).  The artist Sarah Berry was on hand to talk about the 18 photographs and the theme of "phoneless" telephone booths from all over the world. There was strong agreement that the exhibit told a convincing story about how telephone usage as changed and left these remaining "artifacts" that most of us walk right past on a daily basis.   The exhibit runs through Nov. 30 and has been recommended by both the Boston Globe and Boston.com/Allston-Brighton.

Sarah Berry: "Telephone Relics" opens Nov. 3

Unbound Visual Arts, Inc. and the Faneuil Library in Oak Square is pleased to present the fine art photography exhibition, Sarah Berry: “Telephone Relics”.   This solo exhibition opens on November 3 and runs through November 30.   A public opening reception and discussion with the artist is on Saturday, November 3 from 11:30 am – 2:00 pm.

The exhibition includes original digital photographs documenting the vanishing public telephone and the relics left behind.    Sarah very poignantly captures the changing history of telecom, convenience, functionally and design that has resulted in streetscape artifacts that linger as if they still had a purpose. As a result of the evolution from wired and wall-mounted phones to personal and pocket-sized, most people realize that public telephones, once prominent throughout the world, have significantly declined in usage.  Sarah Berry has not only noticed this 21^st century historical trend but has presented visual artistic evidence.  Sarah first became enchanted by a single phoneless booth at an underground station while waiting for the Chicago L train in 2008 and since that time has been documenting the continual growth of phoneless booths that go unnoticed by most people. 

Sarah Berry’s passion for photographs started at the age of eight when she was living in Ecuador and has continued that artistic expression ever since as she has traveled the world. To her, photography continues to allow her to savor her sense of humor and deep commitment to the arts and the environment.

Ronni Komarow: "Lost in Translation" opens at the Faneuil

Artist Ronni Komarow is second from the right

 On Saturday, September 13th, a large number of people helped kick off the new exhibit at the Faneuil Library Art Gallery. The fine reception with refreshments was supplied by the  Library.  The new exhibit:  Ronni Komarow: "Lost in Translation" is a series of very personal monoprints and collages created by the artist. The artist is a Founding Member of UnBound Visual Arts, Inc. and is also an member of the Galatea Fine Art Gallery in SoWa.