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Art exhibition opens at Hudson Town Hall
For the next three months, 25 works by the artist Roberta Anslow will grace the walls of the ground floor of the building. The photographs, printed on canvas, have the theme of summer and feature the warm colors of the seashore in the summer light. Some of the photographs show young baseball players, but most have a seaside theme and were shot on Cape Cod. "I love the Cape. My family's home is there," Anslow said. "I have an affinity for water and fishing and boats." In one photograph, a tugboat passes under a bridge. In another a red boat is set against the seashore, in another a blue boat, in yet another a green boat. A bird perches on the side of a moored Boston Whaler. The photographs have subdued backgrounds to better offset the vibrant colors of the main subjects. A baseball player wearing a bright red uniform is caught in mid-pitch, the shirt brilliant against the olive background. "For me it's popping certain colors out," Anslow said. The exhibition is being staged by the Arts Alliance, a nonprofit group. The idea is to benefit both residents and artists, as art becomes more accessible in the most convenient of settings. "It's nice for the residents to come in to pay their bill, look at art and go to an art gallery without going anywhere," said Barbara Worrest, the program director for the Arts Alliance. It's also good for the artists. Exhibition space is limited in Hudson. Art is often displayed at the Citizens Bank and at the BlueSkies Studios. But with few options, showing art at the Town Hall can make a real difference, said Susan Alatalo, of the Arts Alliance. "There's limited exhibition opportunities and this is one way to integrate art into life," Alatalo said. A reception was held Dec. 11 to officially open the exhibition. Anslow said seeing the artwork hung up was a thrill. "It's pretty exciting," Anslow said. "It's cool." People filtered through the exhibition, looking at the photographs. Visitors said the pieces worked well in the space. "I think it's nice to have it in the Town Hall," said Sam Marks, of Bolton. He added that it is a good way for artists to get their name known around the town. "You don't have to be famous to get a little exposure," he said. In three months, the artwork will be taken down and replaced by the work of another local artist Sharon Carloni. But for now, as the year approaches its shortest days of sunlight, the colors in this part of Hudson will remain at their brightest. |
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