Curated Judy Robinson-Cox
Discover the magic when individual objects, no matter how similar or different, are joined into an entirely new work.
The act of assembly reveals, to the artist, new forms, new relationships of color and shape. Perhaps another unit can be placed over here, or a new piece added there, giving a fresh and unexpected whole. These works by five Rocky Neck Art Colony members — David Covert, Brian Murphy, Marion Powers, Judy Robinson-Cox, and Beth Williams — explore assemblage, in its broadest sense. Using materials ranging from wire, corrugated cardboard, reclaimed wood and hardware, to toy figures, rocks, and recycled flameworked glass the pieces become, in the hands of the contributing artists, surprising and delightful 3-D works.
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David Covert has been involved in art making for nearly fifty years. Basically self-taught, by virtue of continuing to draw, paint, and occasionally sculpt since the late sixties. Much of his work has been in the two-dimensional arts, dominated by drawing and painting and printmaking. His training has been mostly informal, interspersed with individual classes at Boston area art schools including the Museum School of the MFA, Mass College of Art, and the late DeCordova Museum school. For more information see https://www.davidcovert.art/.
Brian Murphy graduated from Rhode Island School of Design, then off to NYC honing agency skills. He settled in Beverly, Massachusetts, where he continues to work with ad agencies and individual clients. In-between he still finds time to create original artwork made from scrap materials. To learn more, visit https://brianmurphyartanddesign.com/.
Marion Powers is a mixed media artist and a painter who lives and works in Manchester-by-the-Sea. Her assemblages incorporate objects collected during her travels. Her work begins with a found frame. She composes intuitively using an evolving collection of jewelry, watch parts, hardware, book covers and other objects that she has collected over time. Some pieces have personal history, while others are chosen for their beauty or character or the story they suggest. She transforms these elements into compositions I call “jewels”. What was once discarded or put aside becomes precious. She creates these works to encourage others to look for beauty in the ordinary and overlooked objects and to recognize the potential in everyday objects and to, hopefully, inspire curiosity, reflection and a deeper appreciation for the unexpected. Marion earned her BFA from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Her work is held in private collections in New York City, Cape Ann and beyond.
Artwork: (top left to right) David Covert; Brian Murphy; Marion Powers; Judy Robinson-Cox; Beth Williams (bottom left to right) David Covert; Brian Murphy; Marion Powers; Judy Robinson-Cox; Beth Williams
Opening Reception
Thursday, August 27, 5-7 pm
Gallery Hours
Sunday-Monday, 12-5 pm; Thursday-Saturday, 12-7pm