Landscapes/Dreamscapes
Exhibition Dates: June 17 - October 7, 2018
An exhibition of contemporary prints from Zea Mays Printmaking with objects and images from Historic Northampton’s collection curated by Amanda Herman and Elizabeth Stone
Camping
by Julie Lapping Rivera |
Arts Night Out Reception
with Print Fair Friday, September 14, 2018 | 5 - 8 pm
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Sea Changes
by Julie Lapping Rivera |
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Print by Daniel Chiaccio
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Photograph by Frederick Kneeland
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Landscapes/Dreamscapes is an exploration of place, landscape and imagination as envisioned by contemporary printmakers and artist members of Zea Mays Printmaking in Florence, MA. The prints appear alongside objects from Historic Northampton’s collection, including the historic photographs of local photographer Frederick N. Kneeland (1849-1938) and the finely embroidered picture Reclining Shepherdess by Esther Stoddard (1738-1806) of the prominent Stoddard family of Northampton.
The selected works relate to each other by responding to form, content and emotion, suggesting whimsical narratives and inviting reflection. Images are paired to elicit echoes of memories and dreams, while celebrating the natural beauty of our region. The exhibition will be accompanied by a robust series of public programs including a guided tour of Zea Mays Printmaking in June, a series of print fairs at Historic Northampton on Arts Night Out in July, August and September, as well as lectures and printmaking demonstrations. The founding director of Zea Mays Printmaking will give a talk as part of Historic Northampton’s Living History series in September. |
Zea Mays Artists:
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Zea Mays Printmaking is dedicated to research, practice and dissemination of safe printmaking. They offer studio access, workshops, residencies, internships, mentorships and contract printing services to an international community of artists. The core of their mission is demonstrating the high quality and creative possibilities of original prints. Zea Mays has 100-plus member artists working in intaglio, relief, serigraphy, photopolymer, monotype, collagraph and mixed media printmaking.
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Northampton resident Frederick N. Kneeland (1849-1938) was an amateur photographer who traveled by horse and carriage and later by automobile with his camera to explore and photograph the scenic landscape. In 1888, Kneeland published Drives in Northampton and Vicinity. This guidebook featured directions for 118 scenic drives in Northampton and the surrounding landscape. Kneeland loved to explore the area and aimed for readers to explore it as he did: "There is no uninteresting scenery around our city. Here, and in the surrounding towns, are beautiful streets, shaded by fine elms of great age, and pleasant river and meadow drives. The views from Mts. Holyoke and Tom, for cultivated beauty, cannot be surpassed.”
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Historic Northampton is located at 46 Bridge Street, Northampton, and is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10-4 and Sundays from 12-5. There is no admission fee. Donations are welcome.
Please note that exhibitions are inaccessible while Programs in the Damon Education Center are in session.