Melora Kennedy's November show at The Front in Montpelier covers a vast range—the Human Family—but in familiar terrain: back yards, streets and houses, apples and petunias. Her bright and free paintings of landscapes and people are mixed with occasional sculptural constructions of found objects, Each of her works has its original title, but Kennedy has matched each with a phrase or idea from the 1948 UN Declaration of Human Rights—a kind of found poetry that gives the show a wholly unexpected unity and force in the current cultural context. For example: Joe Pie Weed and Onions: "Right to Marry." Glass Table: "Privacy of Family, Home, and Correspondence." I Went to the River: "Life, Liberty, and Security of Person."

In a corner of the gallery one may listen to a recording of different voices and nationalities reading passages from the Declaration of Human Rights, set to music by Max Richter.

Kennedy describes her experience of creating as a quiet thrill, "like having a fish on the line." It's an experience to be shared—and worth getting hooked.

The show opens on Friday November 1st with a reception from 4 to 8 pm. The Front is open Fridays 4-7, weekends 11-5, and by appointment. There will also be an artist's talk in the gallery on Monday November 25th, 5:30 PM.

The Front is cooperatively owned and managed by its artist-members. We're at 6 Barre Street here in Montpelier, open every week Friday 4-7, Saturday-Sunday 11-5. We're happy to welcome folks off-hours as well; to arrange an appointment when we're not open, email info@thefrontvt.com or call (802) 552-0877. For more information, visit https://www.thefrontvt.com.

Event Info

Dec 24, 2024, 3:50 to 5 PM

Dec 24, 2024, 7 to 8 PM

Dec 27, 2024, 7 to 9 PM