On November 1, 2011 seven acrylic paintings were installed in the vacant windows at the former Betsy's (100 Central Street). The paintings were done by 9-12 year old students taking Painting & Drawing class at the Wellesley Recreation Department.
This collaboration was made possible with the cooperation of property owner Linear Retail, student artists, instructor D'Ann Hansen and community volunteers. Diana Podaski of Linear Retail was on-site for the installation.
This collaboration was made possible with the cooperation of property owner Linear Retail, student artists, instructor D'Ann Hansen and community volunteers. Diana Podaski of Linear Retail was on-site for the installation.
The subject was
inspired by the work of German artist, Franz Marc. His painting, Yellow Cow,
done 100 years ago is his most joyous animal painting. Marc's work was
characterized by the use of exuberant color and often depicted powerful
emotional states.
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| Franz Marc, Yellow Cow, 1911 |
Students were asked to
study Marc's work and do their own interpretation.
Viewers are asked "Where would your joyful
cow be?"
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Prehistoricow
Emma Goldenthal
Age 12 |
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Space Cow
Sarah Manse
Age 12 |
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Candy Cow
Ryan Sciera
Age 10 |
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Nowhere
Becca Manse
Age 12 |
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Gertrude
Julia Clapham
Age 12 |
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The Really Moist
Hamburger
Charlotte Clapham
Age 12 |
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Ferdinad
Tess Goldenthal
Age 9 |
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| Instructor D'Ann Hansen (center) with volunteers Hera McManus (left) and Laura Fragasso (right) |
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