Hello Neighbors,

I'm writing to invite you to the opening reception of Blue Alchemy at the Fletcher Free Library in Burlington, this Thursday, June 1 from 5-7:30. If you can't make it, the work is up now until August 15. Hope to see you there!

Here is some information about the work:

Blue Alchemy is a collection of 10 cyanotypes on silk, crafted by artist Renée Greenlee using water sourced from the Lake Champlain watershed and beyond. Employing the cyanotype technique—an early photographic process reliant on UV light—the artist begins by saturating fabric with cyanotype chemistry. Once dried, the silk is taken to the lake shore for exposure, forging a tangible representation of the landscape itself in collaboration with the watershed. The resulting pieces embody the very essence of the landscape itself—a reciprocal act of creation with the natural world. Through her art, Greenlee endeavors to foster a profound connection with the natural world, aiming to deepen our understanding of the land and its people. This ongoing journey is a poignant means of navigating the ever-changing climate shifts we face in the present and future. The exhibited pieces were crafted using water from the five sections of Lake Champlain: the South Lake, the Main Lake, Malletts Bay (east of the islands), the Inland Sea, and Missisquoi Bay. The creation of this work was supported in part by an award from the Vermont Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

May 11, 2024, 7:30 to 9:30 PM

May 16, 2024, 6:30 to 8 PM

May 18, 2024, 10 AM to 2 PM