Last weekend was Art Hop, the annual arts bash, here in Burlington. For two days, hundreds of artists show their work and play their music for the pleasure and edification of thousands of viewers.
I parked at our office. As I got out of the car I was stopped short by the sight of a DJ and two women. One of the women had a paintbrush in her hand, and was busily painting the other. This turned out to be a body painting activity, and by the end of the night there were a few elaborately painted women walking around Art Hop. I wondered whether the painter was aware of Jennifer Biddles’s work with Warlpiri women in Australia.
Work on display ranged from painting and sculpture to installation art. Walking through the South End, one came upon studio after studio, most hidden from everyday view. Several office buildings had been converted into temporary galleries.
The art occasionally found its way on to porches, sidewalks and even, trees. One
could, and did, miss work just by walking along, engrossed in conversation.
One of my favorite pieces was a pair of woven coats, woven by Emily Anderson. The coats were created from rolled materials that represented the life work of her dad. (Emily is on the right.)
And, of course, there was music! and Dancing!
All a fine early Autumn evening!
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