Dear Friends and Neighbors,
It feels like a long year with many ups & downs -- for some illnesses, for others new family -- but altogether it seems we have the strength to face a new year, i.e., the coming Chinese "Year of the Tiger." This is one about courage, a sense of justice, exorcising evils, and maybe a little arrogance! I can't wait.
The images below highlight 2021 at GreenTARA, but in one sentence, the Gallery showcased some impressive Vermont artists over the year and continues to be home to Kraemer & Kin, our local micro-brewery and community hub.
Other tidbits: the North Hero Town Library now has a collection of Stave Puzzles. We donated about 24 of these hand-cut, non-linear, wooden jigsaw gems made in Norwich, VT for you to borrow. If you don't know about them, check out the website! www.stavepuzzles.com
First show of 2022 will be Scott Brown from Grand Isle with his primary colored constructions. Each piece is designed, cut, painted, then pieced back together to create interlocking geometries. And Kristian Brevick with his illuminated world of fishes and whales from Burlington:
I create illuminated sculptural lanterns representing the breadth of biodiversity in the living world. When lit, these lanterns reveal skeletons, colors, and patterns of the creatures they represent - they cast a warm glow, drawing the viewer in. These works encourage the consideration of these beings, their role in ecosystems, and their wellbeing in the world. www.kristianbrevik.com
Don't forget on Great Ice 2022 -- Feb. 18, 19, and 20. There will be events from snowshoeing and skating, to skiing and dogsledding... more is being planned as we go.
Happy winter to you all, Diane
