Galleries are, at their core, empty vessels. White (usually, though that is becoming more colorful, happily) walls, large spaces, ready to be adorned with a multitude of artworks in every style imaginable. The beauty of a gallery is that each has its own calling, to celebrate and tell a story previously unheard. Werring Contemporary, the newest gallery on the Brandywine art scene, brings a point…
Libraries are for everyone. That message is being celebrated in a new mural at the Kennett Library & Resource Center, currently being created by local artist Al Moretti. The huge undertaking is the culmination of a year-long process that incorporated not only the history of the region but also public comments and the wonderfully multicultural landscape of the town today. It all started with the…
The Brandywine Valley is an enchanted location for art. From its rich artistic history to the number of artists who call it home, fabulous views await around every corner. There is no better way to explore both the landscape and the art than the County Studio Tour, the Chester County edition of which is next weekend. On Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 6…
May is overflowing with art! Go for a ride, walk around town, and see all the amazing artworks created by the talented creatives in the Brandywine Valley! • The Chester County Studio Tour will return May 18 and 19. With over 200 artists at 76 studios spread throughout the country, it is a chance to see unique studio spaces and be inspired by all the…
Historic Yellow Springs has lived many lives. Named for the iron-infused “yellow” spring water, it was a fashionable spa village renowned for its healing powers, a military hospital commissioned by Gen. George Washington during the American Revolution, a Soldiers’ Orphan School, the PAFA Country School, and a film studio where classics such as The Blob were created. But for the past half-century, it has served…
In 1799, a small town on the outskirts of Philadelphia was the home of a popular tavern, an intersection at the corners of High and Gay Streets, and a growing population. It was already the county seat, but it finally earned the status of “borough”—225 years ago. This year marks West Chester's 225th birthday, which is being celebrated with parties, a parade through that famous…
The wonderful thing about art galleries is that each has its own unique spin on the presentation of art. Whether they focus on a style, a region, an artistic tradition, or a vibe, art galleries are much more than walls and hooks. Saliim Projects, which opened last year in Newtown Square, offers a new home for the creative local community. “Saliim is a Korean word…
The art world is your oyster this April, with a wide variety of events, exhibitions, and festivals in the Brandywine Valley. From film to sculpture to the masters of the Brandywine Tradition, art lovers are spoiled for options. It is the perfect time to explore and see something new! • Saliim Projects, a gallery that opened last year in Newtown Square, presents Well Within: Portraits…
More than just funding artists, galleries, and exhibitions, art patrons create community, share their favorite artists with others, and support up-and-coming artists. Art collections take on their own life, combining themes and subjects and mediums in unexpected ways. The new exhibition at the Baker Gallery at West Chester University, 101 Artists: Selections from the Fred Danziger Collection of Contemporary Art, takes a unique approach to…
As you walk into Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled, the new exhibition opening March 17 at the Brandywine Museum of Art, you are greeted by an entirely unexpected experience. An automaton, a hidden music box spreading sinister tinkling tones, a taxidermic animal of indeterminate origin sitting on a vintage flotation device, all accompanied by a projection that highlights the automaton in full motion, in all its grotesque…
When talking to a painter about a series of historical paintings, you may expect to be discussing ancient history. However, a conversation with local artist Adrian Martinez winds through unexpected perspectives. For the past two decades, Martinez has been working on a series of paintings depicting historic events that occurred in the Brandywine Valley. It started with scenes from the 1700s, when the first Quakers…