WARDSBORO — The art of Matthew Ivan Smith will be on display at the Wardsboro Public Library, 170 Main St., for the month of September during library hours.
Smith is a “self-taught” artist and a grandson of the composer Ernest Bloch. He showed a remarkable gift in music early, but after spending his summers in Vermont, he became fascinated by the beauty around him. He began to draw in pencil on small pads - hills and trees at first, then adding a road or barn and, later, blues or greens.
A part-time resident of Wardsboro since 1946, he drew during his winters in New York City. Over the years, he has evolved, and has been encouraged by other artists, who insisted he not be taught, as he has a very personal style.
Smith describes his current work as abstract. It includes scenes from daily life in New York City and Vermont. He has worked with acrylic paintings and textiles that include a variety of shapes and colors, and he enjoys sharing his work.
An artist reception will be held at the library on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. For more information, call 802-896-6988.