December 2024

James E. Mahoney Foyer

Steven Edson

Lens Based Artist / Documentary Photographer
http://www.stevenedson.net
e-mail: steve@stevenedson.net
Studio: 617.504.4994
Instagram: #edsonphotoart

Artist Statement: The Art of The Automobile

“Form and function welded, bolted, and stitched together for speed, comfort, performance,
and safety. My photographs of cars illustrate the exquisite precision of bent metal and chrome
to conform to a designer’s vision for the efficiencies of aerodynamics combined with the beauty
of timeless style. I use the camera to highlight and celebrate the industrial precision of design in
its abstraction and the transformation cars undergo in different light and environmental
atmospheric conditions.” SE
Cars are a catalyst for people’s earliest memories, from romantic dinner dates, errands to the
store, to day trips across the region or cross-country adventures. People buy cars for personal
and commercial uses, and for a few, the sheer thrill combined with the skills of racing to be the
first to cross the finish line in the shortest amount of time.
Steven Edson has won numerous awards for his photography and has been published in
multiple web zines and print journals internationally. His work is currently on loan in various
gallery shows and museums around the United States.
Steve describes the complexity and vastness of people, land, and objects within constantly
changing conditions. For these brief moments, time stands still for eternity. In his work, the
photograph, constrained within the edges of the frame, offers the viewer the ability to explore
and make sense of our shared sense of place from my very specific point of view. Steve Edson
has been committed to working within the photographic medium on a daily basis for the past
fifty years. His work is collected in both personal and corporate collections. Mr. Edson started
photographing in the early 1970’s, shooting mostly black and white documentary street
photography. After graduating from Massachusetts College of Art and Design with a BFA, Mr.
Edson went on to become a successful commercial freelance photographer, living in the Boston
area working on assignments for regional, national and international clients for editorial
publications, academic institutions, and for corporate advertising projects.

Wakelin Room

Barney Levitt

www.barneylevitt.com

e-mail: Barnart55@gmail.com

508-981-0556

I am a visual storyteller. As a child, I was always drawing. My parents enrolled me in art classes at the local library when I was very young. My Aunt, also an artist, gave me my first easel and set of oil paints when I was 12 years old. I entered University as a Biology major but soon switched to studio art, concentrating on painting and drawing. I was spellbound by the works of the Dutch and Flemish Masters, particularly Vermeer.

After graduating with a Fine Arts Degree in painting from S.U.N.Y at Oswego, I took a detour out west and became a ski instructor in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. I continued to paint in my spare time, doing oil portraits of the farm animals on a small farm where I lived in a one-room cabin with no running water. ‘Mary’s World’ (a take on Wyeth’s ‘Christina’s World’) was my first large oil portrait of Mary the Goat. She wasn’t particularly cooperative as a model, but I captured her essence in the end.

I applied for, and was accepted as a full member of The Copley Society of Art, a prestigious and highly competitive organization, and the oldest non-profit art association in the U.S. Over the years I eventually became a Copley Master and began getting invitations to show in well established galleries.

Much of my work is narrative driven and rooted in realism, but I also create classical still life set-ups in the style of the Dutch Masters. And then there are the quirkier paintings full of whimsy or humor. I strive for imagery that captures the viewer’s attention. Titles are important to me, as they give the  viewer better insight into what I’m trying to convey.

I studied under Robert Sullins and received my B.A. in studio art  from S.U.N.Y. at Oswego.  I’m  a member of  Gallery Blink in Lexington, MA, Gallery Antonia, in Chatham, MA, and the Stewart Clifford Gallery in  Provincetown,  MA.  I’ve been a member of The Copley Society of Art since 2004 and received my Copley Master status in 2017. I’ve been juried into The International Guild of Realism, The National Oil and Acrylic Painter’s Society, and Oil Painters of America. I also belong to Jamaica Plain Artist’s Assoc., and The Newton Art Association.

My hope is to reach a wider audience and send people to my website: https://www.barneylevitt.com

I love sharing my work with the world, and if I can get a laugh out of the viewer, or make them gasp in surprise, I’ve attained my goal.

You can see more of my work on these social media platforms:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/barney.levitt

lnstagram: http://www.instagram.com/barneylevittfineart/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barney-levitt-5a20ab14/

Pinterest: https:llwww.pinterest.com/barneylevitt/

Lucky U Display Case

Aesop’s Fables by Nancy Schon

Nancy Schon is a Boston-based sculptor, celebrated for her warm and evocative representation of human and animal figures. Her work, characterized by a profound sense of empathy and detail, captures the essence of her subjects — making them relatable and endearing to viewers of all ages. She is best known for her iconic Make Way for Ducklings sculpture in the Boston Public Garden, which brings to life the beloved characters from Robert McCloskey’s classic children’s book. This charming installation has become a cherished landmark, delighting generations of visitors with its playful depiction of a mother duck leading her ducklings.

Schon’s Aesop’s Fables sculptures are a masterful series inspired, of course, by the ancient, previously enslaved Greek storyteller, Aesop. With a collection of twenty-four sculptures, each piece corresponds to one of the twenty-four letters in the Greek alphabet, creating a symbolic link to the origins of these timeless tales. Schon’s imaginative approach not only pays homage to the cultural heritage of Aesop’s fables, but also serves as a tribute to the universality and enduring relevance of these stories. Learn more about Nancy Schon and her work at schon.com.

Commons Area Entry Display Cases

Historical Photographs of Hunnewell and Hardy Schools by the Wellesley Historical Society

The Wellesley Historical Society proudly houses an extensive collection of over 35,000 historic photographs and negatives, offering a rich visual archive that chronicles the town’s vibrant history. This invaluable collection serves as a window into the past, capturing the people, places, architecture, events, organizations, and countless other aspects that have shaped Wellesley’s unique identity over the years.

Each photograph and negative in the collection is a piece of the larger mosaic that tells the story of Wellesley, preserving the town’s heritage for future generations. The Society’s dedication to maintaining and expanding this archive ensures that Wellesley’s rich history remains accessible and relevant, allowing both locals and visitors to connect with the town’s legacy in a deeply meaningful way. Learn more about the Wellesley Historical Society and its collection at wellesleyhistoricalsociety.org.

Learn more about the history of Wellesley Elementary schools at wellesleyfreelibrary.org/wellesley-elementary-schools!

Commons Area Interior Display Cases and Jackie’s Room  Display Cases