The Boston Arts & Culture Weekly Review

Throughout history, societies and communities that embraced the arts often found themselves at the forefront of social and political change – decades ahead of those that have discouraged or diminished the role of the arts in their societies.  Our rich history of social and political progress is due in no small part to the active and courageous artistic community that calls New England home. We hope that by highlighting the rising stars of our local art community on a weekly basis, we can help increase our community’s engagement with local art and the artists that devote their life to moving society forward.

Shine bright like a diamond!!!💎💎💎 #fashionsketch

A post shared by Anna Dinkel Illustrator (@anna.dinkel.art) on Jul 14, 2018 at 6:45pm PDT

On the bench and soon to be on the ear… the baguette earrings and pendants are finished! Just in time to go to the show in Bridgehampton this weekend. Scroll to the next image to see them being set. Amethyst, Peridot, Blue Topaz and Pink Tourmaline. They are so pretty and fun. #marthaseelydesign #jewelrydesigner – #LYRAearrings #baguettegemstones #colorfulearrings #colorinspiration #summervibes #goldandsilver #designerjewelry #designfun #newenglanddesigner #newenglandstyle #concord #luxury #luxjewelry #bostondesigner #lovewins #lovejewelry

A post shared by Martha Seely (@mseelydesign) on Jul 25, 2018 at 10:05pm PDT

This piece was chosen to be part of the “FunctionFest” show at The Clay Center of New Orleans juried by Kristen Kieffer. I’m felling pretty honored. The show opens in November. #functionalpottery #functionfest2018 #oxides #ewer #clayart #clay #ceramics #airingoutclay #improvedphotosmakeadifference

A post shared by Samantha Lockwood (@airingout_clay) on Jul 24, 2018 at 5:00am PDT

💠💠💠 *Dm for purchase * . . . . . . . . . . #acrylicpainting #artresin #fluidart #fluidpainting #blue #wip #fineart #boston #artsy #modernart #acrylic #canvas #golden #liquidex #painting #paints #colors #colors_of_day

A post shared by 🦂 (@baezilllapaints) on Jul 11, 2018 at 5:28pm PDT

I've come to save the universe and fuck. In no particular order.🚀. . . .🚫Dont follow @adrianquihuis . 🚫DONT Follow @adrianquihuis . 🚫DONT Follow @adrianquihuis .

A post shared by Curated by @adrianquihuis (@quihuis.inc) on Apr 26, 2018 at 11:12am PDT

“Chasing Bubbles” acrylic on canvas 24×36”…one of my favorites I’ve done. Freestyle and spontaneous from the photo I took of these kids simply just chasing these big bubbles at a festival in the French Quarter, and one had his face painted. I just loved the movement and the simple fun. I immediately went home and started it that weekend . . . . #originalpainting #frenchquarter #festival #neworleans #frenchquarternola #iheartnola #buyart #facepainting #nolaartist #sugarskull #frenchquarterfest #enjoylife #artcollectors #artgalleries #kidsplaying #happyart #blowingbubbles #running #bubbles #followyournola #movement #nolaart #figurativepainting #inthestudio #dirtylinen #acrylicpainting #nolainspired #artforyourhome #freestyleart #denisemorencieartist

A post shared by Denise Morencie (@denisemorencie) on Aug 11, 2018 at 9:48am PDT

Selfie #art #artist #artistsoninstagram #toyart #arttoy #toyart #toyartistry #kaiju #fun #monster #toy #robots

A post shared by ATOM X (@atom.x.go) on Aug 8, 2018 at 9:49am PDT

Back home and back in the studio. Here’s another piece for an upcoming show in October reflecting on T.S. Eliot’s ‘Burnt Norton’. “After the kingfisher’s wing/Has answered light to light, and is silent, the light is still/ At the still point of the turning world. “ #encaustic #encausticart #mixedmedia #paintingaday #studio #homesweethome #tseliot

A post shared by Vlatimerstudio (@vlatimerstudio) on Aug 3, 2018 at 8:29pm PDT

Experiments tonight on linen – the clear gesso ground celebrates the earthy color of the linen canvas 🌟 #latenightinthestudio #santafeartist #abstractpainting #gesturalabstraction #pastel #charcoal #canvas #linencanvas #interiordesigners #artconsultants #acrylic #mixedmedia #painting #art #abstractlandscape #dianemcgregorstudio

A post shared by Diane McGregor (@dianemcgregorstudio) on May 31, 2018 at 9:19pm PDT

Summer vibes in a detail of w.i.p. Take the time to look around you and see if there's a place for some colour on your walls. Commissions welcome. – – – – – – – – #colourful #ihavethisthingwithcolour #livingwithart #livingwithcolour #artlife #artlover #artcollector #artadvisor #artgallery #curator #summermood #pittura #artecontemporanea #contemporaryart #canadianartist #montrealmoment #interiors #interiorstyling #interiordesigner #homedecor #vibrant #abstract #abstractart #expressionism

A post shared by Sandra Morellato (@artmorellato) on Jul 27, 2018 at 8:37am PDT

Spread your wings

A post shared by Wayne Fisher Photography Inc (@waynefisherphotography) on Aug 7, 2018 at 5:31pm PDT

Here is a close up of the print in the past post…..This print of “Red Drama” is 16”x 20” and comes in other sizes too… pop over to the site for options or message me for a custom size:)

A post shared by Christina Chang // Artist (@christinachang_art) on Aug 6, 2018 at 5:21pm PDT

New Work: June has been very busy for numerous reasons, but I still managed to create my monthly painting. When I went to begin working on 12 x 12 x 12 June 2018 I had no idea what to do, but it sorta just happened.

A post shared by Jeanne Williamson (@jeannewilliamsonart) on Jun 24, 2018 at 6:30pm PDT

#weddingcake inspired by my work @cakeheronyc #donaldmartiny #gesturalabstraction

A post shared by Donald Martiny (@donaldmartiny) on Jun 17, 2018 at 2:30am PDT

Three Squares New England reaches the one in ten people in Massachusetts who struggle with hunger. They asked me to donate a painting for their main fundraiser on June 19. All for the purpose of raising awareness of food insecurity and food waste, some of Boston's top restaurants will create dishes for the event ONLY from "recovered food" which otherwise would have gone to waste. I could have chosen any number of subject matter but thought why not make a work of art out of something that we always willingly throw away. ***************************************** @threesquaresne @feedingamerica @nokidhungry @edibleboston @actionagainsthunger #boston #food #hunger #eggs #stilllife #oilpainting #contemporaryrealism

A post shared by David Williams-Bulkeley (@dwb_art) on Jun 14, 2018 at 1:41pm PDT

Working a new one. Seems like it’s getting there #paintingawaterfall #forestpainting #landscapepaintingscollector #oilpaintingofaforest #mariellabisson

A post shared by Mariella Bisson (@mariellabisson) on Jul 15, 2018 at 4:12pm PDT

Starting the 1st 48” x 48” painting of my Maine series. Laying down the color foundation, and seeing where it goes!! . . . #art #abstract #abstractart #abstraction #coldwax #coldwaxmedium #mixedmedia #painting #maine #contemporaryart #modernart #artgallery #instaart #artistsoninstagram #landscape #seascape #reflection #workinprogress #artistlife #havingfun

A post shared by Jeff Erickson (@jeffreyerickson) on Jul 12, 2018 at 4:25pm PDT

Fields of Gold West of Ireland 44×36 ins mix media collage from the archive 2000

A post shared by Cora Harrington (@coraharringtonartist) on Jul 21, 2018 at 8:51am PDT

Very honored to learn my painting, “Chain Reaction” received an Honorable Mention from the Glendale Arts Council 55th Annual Juried Fine Arts Exhibition! Thank you to juror, Carl Dalio! It was a beautiful show! #art #painting #artist #mixedmedia #abstractart #abstractartist #instaart #fineart #abstraction #contemporaryart #modernart #collageartist #artshow

A post shared by Valerie McMullen (@valeriemcmullenart) on Jan 28, 2018 at 4:23pm PST

It was time to start thinking outside the box! #roundart #tondo #bored

A post shared by Tanya Brown (@tanyabrown_artist) on Aug 2, 2018 at 4:51pm PDT

Wow what an amazing scenery! I am adding this resort to my list to visit! 😎👌🏼#bucketlist #traveladdict . Who is coming with me!!???👙🕶👙 . Go follow 👉🏼 @luxuryhotellers

A post shared by Joëlle Dinnage Official (@joelledinnage) on Jul 11, 2018 at 5:09am PDT

Cyanotype sun print workshop #cyanotype #sun #workshop #jaytmaherart #lensfree #blueprint #sunprints #lightpainting #feathers #botanical #hemppaper #art #indego

A post shared by Jay Maher (@jaytmaher) on Aug 11, 2018 at 6:39am PDT