photo © Paolo Neo
Here you will find PDFs of pieces not currently available online, either because of their age or because they were only published in print. A small handful of them are included as links elsewhere, yet I feel that their print layout adds much to the experience of the piece and have provided the PDFs, as well (these are denoted with an asterisk). The numbers of each title below correspond with the numbered articles in the column on the left. When clicked, articles on the left will appear conveniently in your browser window.
- 1) “Secret Stories: An Exhibition of New Works by Giovanna Cecchetti and Sumru Tekin”
An analytical deconstruction of the works of two painters, Giovanna Cecchetti and Sumru Tekin, in anticipation of a show at West Branch Gallery in Stowe, Vermont. Published in the July/August 2009 issue of ArtScope magazine.
- 2) "When the masses come to call"
In the streets at President Barack Obama's historic inauguration. Published in the February 2009 edition of The Commons. *
- 3) "Artisan Wines to Call Our Own: The Budding Industry of Vintning in New England"
Concerning viticultural pioneer Elmer Swenson's work creating French-American hybrid grape varieties that can thrive in cold, short-seasoned regions, and the fledgling vineyards in New England that have taken full advantage. Includes review of offerings from Honora Winery and Vineyard (West Halifax, Vermont) and Poocham Hill Winery and Vineyard (Westmoreland, New Hampshire). Published in the spring 2009 issue of Southern Vermont Arts & Living.
- 4) "Growing Local Culture"
Cover story on the role of art in economics. Published in the spring 2009 issue of Southern Vermont Arts & Living.
- 5) "Fine Art vs. Craft: Vermont's Open Studio Tour Dispels Myths and Expands Horizons"
Cover story examining the rift in perception between art forms traditionally known as "fine art," i.e. painting and sculpture, and those known merely as "craft" or "hobby," i.e. woodwork, pottery, weaving. Published in the spring 2009 issue of Southern Vermont Arts & Living.
- 6) "Spring Inspiration: How The Rejuvenation of Spring Can Affect the Creative Mind"
Analysis of the effect of the changing seasons on contemporary Vermont landscape painters. Includes interviews with Michaela Harlow, Ann Coleman and Judy Hawkins. Continuation of a seasonal series. Published in the spring 2009 issue of Southern Vermont Arts & Living.
- 7) "Artists on the Subjectivity and Objectivity of Looking"
Cover story concerning Brattleboro Museum and Art Center's portraiture exhibit, entitled As Others See Us. Published in the winter 2009 issue of Southern Vermont Arts & Living.
- 8) "Winter Inspiration: How The Wintry Hours Can Affect the Creative Mind"
Analysis of the effect of the changing seasons on contemporary Vermont landscape painters. Includes interviews with Kathleen Kolb and Eric Aho. Published in the winter 2009 issue of Southern Vermont Arts & Living.
- 9) Short Review of Rufus Wainwright's Release The Stars LP
In the lower right corner of the page. Published in the May 2007 issue of UR Chicago.
- 10) "A Return to Good Ole Rock 'N' Roll"
Chicago glitter-punks Suffrajett and the Second City's place in underground rock. Published in the October 2006 issue of UR Chicago.
- 11) "An Upside Down, Backwards Understanding of Love Lost"
Analysis of the gloriously dour French film 5X2, directed by François Ozon. Published in the July 2005 issue of UR Chicago.
Interview with the director/screenwriter/star of independent smash film Me, You and Everyone We Know. Published in the June 2005 issue of UR Chicago.
- 13) Contributor's Bios and Photos--from various magazines between 2005 and 2009
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