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MAINEBIZ  2009 Book of Lists Cover  features

 

 

 

Charles DuBack painting.....

 

 

 

 

 

      An oil painting by nationally known artist Charles  DuBack of Tenants Harbor,was chosen by Mainebiz for the cover of their 2009 Book of Lists. The piece entitled" State Forest ", is oil on canvas and measures 72"H X 53"W. This is the second year    a Mars Hall Gallery artist has received this honor. For a copy contact: www.mainebiz.biz.

A Retrospective Show of DuBack's work can be seen at the gallery this summer.  The show titled " Mixed Bag ", will run from August 19th thru October 12th. His work can also be seen at the Portland Museum of Art where he will be featured in October.

 

 

 

" ANDY ROSEN in N.Y. "

"Close to HOME", featuring Andy Rosen and Josephine Halvorson on view at the Cuchifritos
Gallery, N.Y.,N.Y. The show is curated by Melissa Levin and Mike Quinn and runs from May 2nd thru June 13th, 2009. For more info. www.aai-nyc.org/cuchifritos/Exhibits.

"Rosen in Portland Show"

Andy Rosen is one of 17 artists selected by the Portland Museum of Art for it's 2009 ART Biennial Show. There were 970 applicants and only 17 chosen.For more information :  www.portlandmuseum.org.  

Rosen has also been working on the "WindowKammers Project" in Portland.The installation is located at 125 Free St. His work entitled "Dear, Old Master",is made from recycled materials. You can view the piece at : www.space538.org/gallery.php#windowkammers

Best wishes to Andy and his wife Shelly on the birth of their son.....
Their greatest creation!

 

 

 

 

 

 " MARS HALL Receives Award "

On Jan. 24th, 2009, Mars Hall Gallery was the selected by the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce for it's " Business Expansion Award ". The awards were given out at the Chambers Annual Awards Dinner at the Samoset Resort. I am truely honored and would like to thank the Chamber for it's recognition.

 

 

 

 

 

 " APPLE SUMMER " 

by Holly Fisher

 

 

The documentary film, " APPLE SUMMER ", with artist Donn Moulton creating his fiberglass apples in his studio in Cambridge, Mass. and camping in Maine during the summer of 1974 has recently been restored. It shows the artist at work and play with fellow artist/colleagues Fritz Buehner, Karin Rosenthal, Court Bennett, and related children. The original movie was created on 16mm film by N.Y. filmaker Holly Fisher. She has had the film restored and transfered to DVD. If you knew Donn, it's a must! If you didn't know him it's a wonderful film of the artist, his work, his philosophy and the 70's culture. The apples being created were for a one man show at the Jill Kornblee Gallery in N.Y.,N.Y. 

Copies are available thru :

Holly Fisher

 

c/o Otherwise Pictures

9 Murray St., #10NW

N.Y., N.Y. 10009

A copy of the film has been donated to the Jackson Memorial Library, in Tenants Harbor, Maine for the community to enjoy.

                                

             

Also, it has been suggested that I start the gathering process of materials for a book on Donn. If you were a friend, colleague, relative or patron of the artist and have something you'd like to share, please contact me with any information or photos.

"DONN MOULTON, (1929-2008)"

Donn Moulton died 3/8/08 at Pen Bay Medical Center in

Rockport, ME.

Donn was not only a GREAT artist, but loved by everyone.

"My dear, dear friend......You left because of a hole in your heart,  and now I have a hole in mine..... I will miss our times together... talking about ART over a glass of Whoopie-Doo!"

I would like to thank his close friends who took such loving care of him. He was able to live out his life at home, surrounded by his artwork, his friends and a lot of love......

" You will be sadly missed dear friend......"

"Carl Sublett, (1919-2008)"

I am deeply saddened to announce the passing of artist Carl Sublett ,(1919-2008). Carl was not only a master at his craft, but one of the kindest human beings I've had the pleasure of knowing. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Helen Davis Sublett, his daughter Carol Colby and her family of Union, ME. and his son Eric Sublett of Knoxville, TN. He will be truly missed.......

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