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SUMMARY:A Light Under the Bushel: Paintings by Julia Bottoms
DESCRIPTION:A Light Under the Bushel: Paintings by Julia Bottoms\nOn View\nJul 14\, 2023 – Oct 29\, 2023\nThe practice of portraiture has historically served to not only represent the subject but to also preserve their spirit in its most honest form. For Buffalo-based visual artist Julia Bottoms\, traditional portraiture is a means to express the nuance and complexities of Black identity beyond limiting\, reductive stereotypes. Thinking through historic periods in which portraits were commissioned for figures of prominence\, Bottoms’ practice interrogates portraiture as a concept of record. The inclusion – or lack thereof – of Black and Brown bodies in classical portraiture has inspired a new series and conceptual direction in her work.  \nA Light Under the Bushel features work from this new series\, building upon the artist’s interest in expanding narratives around representations of Blackness. Black and Brown people certainly existed during times like the Renaissance and Victorian eras when classical portraits were created. However\, their inclusion in such works is rare and highly circumstantial\, their lives rarely deemed important enough to be documented by fine art. Bottoms’ new paintings push against this\, emphasizing that they have always been an important part of history. Inspired by portraits of these eras\, her work fuses the historic with the contemporary through her models’ dress. Her work is reminiscent of the recontextualization of blackness throughout history seen in the work of portrait artist Kehinde Wiley. However\, Bottoms moves in a different direction by employing soft\, gestural brush strokes and posing her models to emulate classical depictions of saints\, Madonna and Child\, warriors\, and other angelic beings\, imbuing her figures with an ethereal presence.  \nBottoms reflects on the allusion to religious iconography as twofold in an artist statement on the series:   \nFirst\, it’s meant to convey the intangible spiritual aspect of each person depicted. Second\, it is a reference to Black and Brown bodies as they relate to the history of Christianity. Growing up religious\, I often felt a disconnect between the Eurocentric imagery in religious art and what I knew to be the factual appearance of people from the regions described in the Bible. People from the Middle East and North Africa are people of color. The shades and features of Biblical characters would have varied\, but the fact that they were of color is undeniable. So it stands to reason that that would be reflected in classical art depictions. However\, that is not the case. This exclusion comes with an implication; The alignment of whiteness with purity/goodness and Blackness with corruption/evil has had far-reaching psychological ramifications for us all. In the case of Biblical depictions\, this is not only a lack of inclusion\, it is erasure.  \nAs I worked on the series\, a particular verse came to mind. In Matthew 5:15-16 Jesus says: “Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand\, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way\, let your light so shine before others\, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”  \nI kept thinking about all the talents\, all the goodness\, and all the truly great accomplishments\, lost to time because a person’s skin color disqualified them from being recorded. How many lights were placed under a bushel and how deeply has humanity missed out on great minds for it? How many scientists\, poets\, mathematicians\, and philosophers have been lost to institutional bushels? The light we each possess is still subject in part to the roles we are forced into and the circumstances we must endure. But a light is still a light regardless of its location. In covering it\, the light does not cease to be what it is\, rather it is *us* who miss out on its illumination. \nOverall\, this series is meant to spark our imaginations. History cannot be re-written; however\, we can find value in reflecting on what inclusion could have looked like. Additionally\, perhaps this imagery can inspire an excavation of sorts\, in which we search for the accomplishments that have been recorded but ignored or distorted. It is my hope that the work will inspire the contemporary art world and artists going forward. Above all\, I challenge the viewer to value the light of every individual and to never be the bushel that conceals it. \nA Light Under the Bushel: Paintings by Julia Bottoms is made possible through the generosity of our presenting sponsor\, M&T Bank. For his leadership commitment\, we gratefully acknowledge Senator Sean M. Ryan\, with additional thanks to James & Dorothy Pappas and Gary & Willow Brost for their generous support.
URL:https://bornbuffalo.com/event/a-light-under-the-bushel-paintings-by-julia-bottoms/
LOCATION:Burchfield Penney Art Center\, 1300 Elmwood Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Event,Buffalo Event,Family
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SUMMARY:A Clearing View Charles E. Burchfield Reframed
DESCRIPTION:A Clearing View\nCharles E. Burchfield Reframed \nOct 13\, 2023 – Jan 28\, 2024\nCharles E. Burchfield was one of the great American artists of the 20th century\, but his work is sometimes overlooked as are many works on paper\, because they cannot be left on museum walls for years at a time. They are also shown behind glass\, which presents viewers with reflections of themselves\, distorting the work itself. This exhibition is the beginning of an effort to both literally and metaphorically reframe his paintings and offer an unencumbered view of his brilliant work\, properly presented and celebrated the way it can be today. \nThe 1930s were an important time in Burchfield’s career. It was during this decade that his work was featured in the first solo exhibition ever held at the then new Museum of Modern Art in New York City. After quitting his job at the Birge Wallpaper company in 1929\, Burchfield was finally able to devote all of his energy to painting. Around the same time\, he started building his own frames to display his work. On August 29\, 1934\, he wrote in his journal: \nWorking these last few days again on frames; it is hard work\, but at times enjoyable. Even the mechanical uncreative parts\, such as rubbing with sand-paper or using the rasp are a physical pleasure\, like walking or swimming. \nWorks from this period\, often presented in large dramatic frames with rustic finishes\, are excellent illustrations of how Burchfield himself intended for the work to be seen. Most of the best examples have little or no matt bordering the work and are presented in the way one might expect to see an oil painting. \nModern glass\, used in everything from windows and lenses to fiberglass and fiber optic cables\, is a building block for civilization. In windows\, it protects people from the elements. Lens technology has allowed people to see more clearly as their sight fails them. Burchfield himself needed glasses to continue painting. On November 24\, 1939\, he wrote: \nA.M. When I tried to draw in the studio\, I found I could not focus on the work at arm’s length. Alarmed\, I called Dr. Bennett\, who\, instead of assuring me it could be remedied\, said it presented quite a problem\, and would I see him at 5:00 P.M. So I had a bad hour or so\, until I reasoned out myself\, that an extra pair of glasses\, with more space for intermediate work\, and less for distance\, should do the trick.  \nIn his journals\, Burchfield often spoke of weather clearing after a storm as the rain or wind that ravaged the landscape moved away. This exhibition does the same. Like those new glasses\, it offers a clearing view of work too long distorted by obsolete glass. By reframing Burchfield’s work\, we also re-present his legacy and its importance in a world that needs his love of nature and his focus on the details in the world around us that anyone can connect with and enjoy.
URL:https://bornbuffalo.com/event/a-clearing-view-charles-e-burchfield-reframed/
LOCATION:Burchfield Penney Art Center\, 1300 Elmwood Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Event,Buffalo Event,Family
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SUMMARY:Feed The Fish!
DESCRIPTION:Feed the Fish\nGardens Exclusive\n9:30am\, Select Dates\nAdults & Students ages 13 and up – $20.00 Admission is included!\nKids ages 3-12 – $15.00 Admission is included!\nKids 2 and under free but must have a ticket\nMember discount does not apply for this special event \nGet up close and personal with our family of koi fish with this unique Gardens Exclusive! Enjoy early access to the Botanical Gardens before we open to the public with a special learning experience that’s fun for all ages. Each participant receives a cup of koi fish food and time to help feed our fishy friends! Regular admission for the day is included\, so you can explore the conservatory after the feeding! This special encounter is limited to 15 people per experience. All tickets must be purchased ahead of time online. Every person must have a ticket! Member discounts\, promotional discounts\, and guest passes do not apply. \nMasks -Masks are not required at the Buffalo Botanical Gardens. Please be considerate of others’ health and safety when visiting the Botanical Gardens. Keep your distance from others\, stay home if you are sick and wear a mask if it makes you feel most comfortable. \nThank you for helping us create the safest environment possible!
URL:https://bornbuffalo.com/event/feed-the-fish/
LOCATION:Botanical Gardens\, 2655 South Park Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14218-1526\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buffalo Event,Family
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SUMMARY:Houseplants 101
DESCRIPTION:Houseplants 101\nOn-site at the Botanical Gardens-in the Administration Building\nOctober 14\, 10:30am-11:30am\n$25 per Person\n$22.50 per Member\nPre-registration required – Registration Closes October 11 \nAre you a houseplant lover? Looking to add more greenery to your home? Discover the basics of houseplant care and cultivation in this fun class. Topics include common houseplants\, potting techniques and media\, pest control\, lighting\, fertilization and more. Whether you are brand new to houseplants or you already have a home collection\, this class will provide you with the knowledge needed to keep your green friends happy and healthy! \n“David is an amazing instructor and his courses are filled with useful information and instruction on how to practically apply it. His courses have helped me to fill in the gaps that can’t be learned through online research and enabled me to really step up my gardening game! I look forward to continuing the horticulture series with him.” – Amanda E. \nMeet your instructor\, David Clark!  \nDavid Clark has created and taught the wildly popular 7-level Horticulture Classes at The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens for 10 years. He is a Certified Nursery and Landscape Professional (CNLP)\, through the New York State Landscaping Association\, and PLANT Western New York. An avid gardener\, David has a degree in Floriculture from S.U.N.Y Cobleskill with over 30 years’ experience in the professional ornamental horticulture industry. \nA nationally recognized garden speaker\, David has given presentations locally for Lockwood’s Greenhouses in Hamburg\, NY; Urban Roots Community Garden Center\, Grass Roots Gardens and Massachusetts Avenue Project in Buffalo\, NY; Cornell Cooperative Master Gardeners of Erie\, Allegany & Cattaraugus Counties; The New York State Federated 8th District Garden Clubs; and the Erie County Pennsylvania Western Division Garden Clubs Judges Council. Along with being a visiting horticulture instructor at Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh\, PA\, he has spoken at events across the United States and Canada including Bradford Pennsylvania’s ‘Betty Jane Monjar Landscape and Garden Symposium\, the West Coast’s largest Spring Garden Show in Costa Mesa\, California\, and the Northeast Floral Expo in Groton\, Connecticut. David Clark is featured in Television segments\, YouTube videos\, the National Garden Festival and Buffalo Garden Walk websites\, the Buffalo News\, The Upstate Gardeners Journal\, and the Buffalo\, NY “Spree Magazine”. He is a regular contributor to the Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com online magazine and the #GardenChatter online gardening site. David has been interviewed for gardening podcasts originating in Toronto\, Canada\, Portland\, Oregon\, and New York City. \nDavid specializes in orchids and carnivorous plants. He is always learning new techniques; and loves to teach people things he is really good at!
URL:https://bornbuffalo.com/event/houseplants-101/
LOCATION:Botanical Gardens\, 2655 South Park Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14218-1526\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Event,Buffalo Event,Family,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T110000
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SUMMARY:SCOUTS BSA: FORESTRY MERIT BADGE
DESCRIPTION:SCOUTS BSA: FORESTRY MERIT BADGE\nOCTOBER 14 @ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nInvestigate a diversity of local tree species\, the life cycle of a forest\, and the vital part trees play in our own existence through indoor and outdoor activities. Advance registration is required. Call 716.825.6397 for more details. \n$30 per scout
URL:https://bornbuffalo.com/event/scouts-bsa-forestry-merit-badge/
LOCATION:Tifft Nature Preserve\, 1200 Fuhrmann Boulevard\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buffalo Event,Family,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Creature Terrarium Workshop for Kids!
DESCRIPTION:Creature Terrarium Workshop\nKids Make It\, Take It\nOctober 14\, 2pm-3pm\n$25/child\n$22.50/member\nOn-site at the Botanical Gardens in the Administration Building  \nCreate your own miniature version of our Coleus and Creatures exhibit with this fun class just for kids! This workshop includes all materials needed to build a tropical terrarium complete with creature figures to bring home. Kids will learn about how terrariums work\, how to create an enclosed ecosystem\, how to care for their tropical plant and more! This special learning experience is best suited to kids ages 5-12.  \nRegistration closes on October 11 \nMasks -Masks are not required at the Buffalo Botanical Gardens. Please be considerate of others’ health and safety when visiting the Botanical Gardens. Keep your distance from others\, stay home if you are sick and wear a mask if it makes you feel most comfortable.
URL:https://bornbuffalo.com/event/creature-terrarium-workshop-for-kids/
LOCATION:Botanical Gardens\, 2655 South Park Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14218-1526\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Event,Buffalo Event,Family,Workshop
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