The impact of the Wyeths through generations of artists has proven sweeping and profound. Not only upon the Brandywine Tradition of Art, but on the Brandywine Valley itself. The landscapes of the rolling hills have been painted, drawn, printed, replicated, and disseminated so often and so far that at times a simple drive to work on a pretty spring day can feel like a ride…
No fooling here—we have another month full of fantastic art events, shows, and exhibition coming up in April! It is the perfect time to get out and smell the blooming roses and all the other flowers taking over the countryside. The 50 th Annual Yellow Springs Art Show is back with a full lineup of events from April 29th to May 14th ! Open daily…
This spring seems to be a season of reflection. From singular pieces of art to exhibitions, performances to writings, the world has turned a reflective eye on the past few years. Musings on loss, and love, and mindfulness, and self-care, and solitude, and community, sometimes all wrapped up in the same, thoughtful package. That lens can allow for clarity and a vision for a future…
One of the most fascinating parts of living in a place known for its artistic history is constantly seeing the real-world sites depicted in famous works of art. Just drive through the Brandywine countryside—or even down Route 1—and you will recognize scenes that are displayed in museums around the world. While artists continue to take inspiration from these scenes and depict them in new, interesting…
This is the third part of a series which follows along as Painter’s Folly in Chadds Ford is restored, updated, and converted to a space celebrating both the past and future of art in the Brandywine Valley. Each article will explore a different aspect of the location and the renovation process, from its history to its use as artistic inspiration to its new purpose. Previous…
There is something enticing about a blank sheet of paper, or a clean freshly prepared canvas, or even the blinking cursor of a brand new document, ready for your ideas to take shape. But the art of sculpture requires, literally, a more three-dimensional approach. From a universe of available materials, sculptors imagine and invent and shape and transform and create stunning works of art. For…
Anyone else seeing some flowers getting an early start on brightening up the Brandywine Valley? Where are those six more weeks of winter, Phil? While we wait to see what the season holds, there are plenty of events, exhibitions, and art to tide us over. Get out there this month and see what you can find! Artists show off their skill, artistry, and resourcefulness with…
Walking though Winterthur is like entering a luscious dream. From the sweeping grounds to the grand buildings, the exquisitely decorated rooms to the magical Enchanted Woods, it is a constantly changing landscape which rewards the curious with each visit. While known for their gardens and museum, originally collected and arranged by the visionary Henry Francis du Pont, the estate has evolved to become one of…
Art is in the eye of the beholder—and up to their interpretation. Much meaning can be found not only within a piece of art itself, but in the context in which it is viewed, what is displayed with, the time period, and the gallery in which it is shown. The expression which perhaps was intended by the artist may change when it comes to viewer…
If the eyes are the window to the soul, what happens when you can’t even make them out? When the vivid colors and expressions are lost to history, downsized and put away for safekeeping, the photos and their accompanying stories curling around the edges. Bringing these figures back to life is a challenge for historians, genealogists, and, sometimes, curious artists. In Seventeen Men, an exhibition…
Cupid might be busy this month, but so are artists, galleries, and festivals throughout the Brandywine Valley. Favorite shows return and new exhibitions go on view all month long. Share the love! The Art Show takes over the Malvern Retreat House Wednesday, February 1st through Sunday, February 5th. With over 100 juried artists and over 2,000 pieces of art in all mediums, it is a…