BRATTLEBORO — Mitchell-Giddings Fine Arts, 183 Main St., will host an Artist Talk on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 5 p.m., as part of current exhibits featuring the work of Jackie Abrams and Karen Kamenetzky.
The exhibits, “Jackie Abrams: Elemental Vessels” and “Karen Kamenetsky: Hidden Agenda” will continue through Sept. 18.
Abrams' unique pieces showcase 40 years of basket-making experience; new, nontraditional materials reflect the artist's shift toward more intuitive, abstract sculptural forms.
According to Abrams, “These are forms that are universal, familiar from both nature and from daily use in every culture. The bowl-shaped vessels may hold our important invisible things: dreams, thoughts, and wishes. The suspended forms are echoed by their shadows on the wall.”
Kamenetzky says she is “inspired by the lines and patterns of microscopic/cellular imagery.” Using hand-dyed silk, wool, and other fabrics, she creates a personal narrative of colorful, textured, biomorphic shapes.