The Vines
works by George Martin
November 6 - 29 | Opening Reception / Friday, November 6 / 5 - 8pm during Art 'Round Town
Artist Statement
the vines
some admired,
some despised!
residing in our gardens
with good fortune,
tenderly cared for by human hands
allowed to wander a given passage.
others by the roadside
lingering in the hedgerows,
traversing along only to capture
the nearest affections.
bewitched by these rambling evolutions,
plein-air studies and bare, stark anatomy.
erotic reminders,
connecting, entwining,
in full love’s embrace.
from strong foundations
dancing their way skyward,
standing for years,
selfishly clinging to others,
oblivious to their surroundings.
patient meanderers
longing to be touched,
close, silent acquaintances
sharing opportunity for prosperity.
:gsm 2016
Artist Bio
George Martin
Born in Massachusetts in 1951, George Martin is an award-winning painter and graphic designer who resides on the North Shore. Graduate of Vesper George School of Art, Boston, he studied under many distinguished Boston artists. Awarded the Vesper George Scholarship. He went on to earn a reputation as a successful graphic designer at a number of major corporations and design firms such as Polaroid Corporation, IBM/Lotus, Fader, Jones+Zarkades and Giardini/Russell. Since 2005, George has been a professional painter with increasing recognition, receiving many awards for his work. He is an artist member of the North Shore Arts Association and the Rockport Art Association. From 2011-2012, he served on the Board of Trustees as President of the North Shore Arts Association.
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