Artful Word: Retrospective Works of Sara Bridgman

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Sara Bridgman’s Solo Retrospective Exhibit Opens in Amy E. Tarrant Gallery at the Flynn Center

May 9 through August 2, 2014

Bridgman’s art began in the 1970s with etchings and she later incorporated oil painting into her work. She spent a good deal of time in the 1980s exploring landscapes. It was during this period that she formed a strong bond by using a practice she calls “using the magic and wonder and developing the spirit of art and sight.” Working in the 1990s Bridgman worked tirelessly and quietly and became “close to being with the power and intelligence of life itself.” Bridgman’s paintings of Mary Francis La’Monge began when she envisioned Mary Francis wearing a see-through dress with daisies all over. Mary Francis is an inspirational presence in Bridgman’s art. Bridgman studied art at the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts, the Boston Museum School of Fine Arts, and she spent four years studying etching at The School of Visual Arts in New York, NY. Her work has been shown at Herbert F. Johnson Museum, Ithaca, NY; Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, VT; Pierson Library, Shelburne, VT; Webb & Parson Gallery, Burlington, VT; and most recently at JDK Gallery, Burlington, VT. 

The 2013-2014 Exhibition Season is generously supported by Amy E. Tarrant. This exhibit is also supported in part by the Vermont Arts Council.

Accessibility information can be found at www.flynncenter.org/about-us/accessibility-information.html.

The Amy E. Tarrant Gallery—an extension of the Flynn Lobby—is open to the public Saturdays from 11 am to 4 pm, and during First Friday Art Walk. Performance attendees may also view exhibits prior to MainStage shows and during intermission. For More info go to: http://flynncenter.org

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