The Old Schwamb Mill (17 Mill Lane) announces a new art exhibition in the gallery, opening on Saturday, March 23 at 2pm. The show, “A Bird’s Eye View: New England Birds, Four Perspectives,” features the work of artists Laurie Bogdan, Suzette Durso, Kim Starbuck and Joanna Finnegan-Topitzer.
Each artist offers an interpretation of New England birds. Using the medium of collage, Arlington-based Laurie Bogdan is a collage artist who uses a variety of repurposed materials in her work. “Working with paper lets my imagination soar, like the birds I create. I find myself looking at ordinary images in a whole new way, seeing just color and texture.”
Artist Suzette Durso adds, “I started drawing birds for my husband, who is an avid birdwatcher. I turned my focus from bookmaking to drawing birds using my eco prints as the backdrop for my birds. This new work combines my passion of doing my artwork with my love of the outdoors.”
Kim Starbuck has been photographing birds and nature for more than 15 years. She takes local photos of birds primarily at Fresh Pond Reservation in Cambridge, MA. She appreciates experiencing the changes of season through the birds that migrate through, and tries to add a seasonal touch to each of her photographs.
Joanna Finnegan-Topitzer also uses reference photos in her creative process. “My work focuses on the biodiversity of wildlife and plants on this planet. It is my hope that my artwork invokes a sense of wonder and appreciation for the wild things with which we share the planet.”
“A Bird’s Eye View: New England Birds, Four Perspectives” will be on display at the Old Schwamb Mill from March 23 through May 18, 2024.
