Lasell University Hosts New England Mosaic Society Show

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The New England Mosaic Society (NEMS) has chosen two of my mosaics, Monterosso al Mare and Divided States of Insanity to include in the Society’s mosaic art juried exhibition at the Wedeman Gallery at LaSell University, located at 47 Myrtle Avenue, Newton, MA. The mosaics are part of an exhibition of more than 60 works by 46 artists from across New England, representing a wide range of contemporary mosaic styles and techniques.   The exhibition will run from Sept 17- ...

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National Shows add to the local art scene

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Jean with mosaic flag

I finally got down to Dennis, MA to take in the We the People exhibit at the Cape Cod Museum of Art.  I was fortunate to have my Divided States of Insanity mosaic flag juried into this national show.  The call for art asked artists to interpret these words from the Preamble to the US Constitution in today’s context.  Interpretations included many media and highlighted issues ...

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Flag mosaic accepted into Cape Cod Museum of Art national show

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Flag mosaic accepted into Cape Cod Museum of Art national show

Juror, Lauren P. Della Monica, selected 52 artworks from over 362 to be included in the Cape Cod Museum of Art‘s annual invitational exhibition titled: “We The People,” …the first three words in the Preamble of the US Constitution. This national competition asked artists to respond to the current political culture in light of the goals of the country’s founders and guiding principles.

The Exhibit runs from March 28 – June 9, 2019 with an Opening Reception: April 12, ...

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The Old and New of Boston’s North End

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I recently finished this mixed media mosaic of Boston’s North End. Those who know me know that Boston is a major theme in my artwork. I love the architecture of the “old” Boston and some of the”new” Boston. I saw this sunset from a parking garage high above the North End one early summer evening and was determined to capture it in a mosaic. I used smalti, Venetian tile, millefiore, beads, and mirror for the architecture. ...

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Go Fish on View at Hopkinton Member Show

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Go Fish, mixed media mosaic by Jean Cummiskey, 7″ x 18″

The Big Tent

December 10, 2018 – January  17, 2019
Reception: Sunday, January 13, 1:30 – 3pm

The Big Tent features 33 artists with beautifully divergent talents. Working with steel, oil paint, photography, and other media, these artists bring ...

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Mosesian Center for the Arts Member Show Opens

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I attended the opening for the 2018 Member Show last night.  It was well attended.  The band and refreshments were great and the art impressive and varied including white line woodcuts, paintings, sculpture, and collage media.  I was also very impressed by the center itself, which offers a full range of art programming in  theatre, music, and the visual arts.  My work included 3 mosaic cityscapes.  I was happy to see them grouped together.  

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September Shows

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I’ll be showing mosaics in several shows opening in September and running through early November – the Zullo Gallery in Medfield, MA and the Mosesian Arts Center in Watertown, MA.  Details on opening receptions follow.  Hope to see you.   Happy Fall! 

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Mosaic cityscape receives Second Prize in juried Summertime show

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I am encouraged and glad to receive the Second Place award for my mosaic of the Cinque Terre coastal town Monterosso al Mare.  This piece is one of three accepted into this juried show at the Artists Corner & Gallery in West Acton, MA.  The show includes a wide range of media focused on the theme of summer, well worth the trip to this very comfortable gallery.  The show runs through August 19, 2018.

 

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Divided States of Insanity

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I finally finished this piece, which I started at the SAMA conference in April. As as kid I always enjoyed looking at and studying flags. As an adult, ...
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New mosaic depicting Cinque Terre region of Italy

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New mosaic depicting Cinque Terre region of Italy

I just finished this view of the most popular of the 5 Cinque Terre villages in the Liguria region of Italy.  I visited the area several summers ago and was amazed at how the villages grew up on the cliffs of the area.  This is Number 8 in my Italy series of mosaics.  You may also find photography from this and other trips in the photography section of my website.

 

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