January 15– March 10, 2017
Opening reception and artist talk, Sunday, January 15, 1–3 pm
The Power of Words began with a performance by Artist Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord on January 14, 2017. During the performance, large-scale calligraphic words were written on paper with fluid acrylic paint. These drawings (artifacts of the performance) were installed in the Lobby gallery. Additionally, in Room C gallery, an exhibition of artifacts from Gaylord’s workshop with children and young adults was installed—it’s focus is inspiration quotes.
Gaylord has a long history of working with words. Sometimes her words are visible and legible. In other cases, they’re more hidden and metaphorical. Gaylord creates works in both two and three-dimensional formats. In previous two-dimensional artwork, she uses traditional Japanese sumi ink and a brush to create rhythmic lines against energetic colors. In her three-dimensional Spirit Books, she uses natural materials (driftwood, thread, handmade paper) to create works meant to be “read” as books holding faith and belief—for use in meditation. Instead of actual words in the books, there’s a sense of knowledge and an embedded “universal truth.”
Susan Gaylord’s work is in the library collections of the Museum of Modern Art, Bowdoin College, Wellesley College, Yale University, and the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. It has been featured in many magazines and books. Additionally, her work has been shown nationally and internationally in Korea. More information can be found at her.
For more information on the artist, visit the artist’s website
