Armenian Village People - photographs by Tom Vartabedian

During the month of February at the ArtSpace at Bentley Library at NECC, Tom Vartabedian, will be exhibiting 30 color photographs which celebrate the people of Armenia. Tom captured these images during several trips to his homeland.

The exhibit will run from February 1 thru February 28th, 2009
Please join the artist and friends for a reception on Thursday, February 12th, from 5PM to 8 PM

The photo shown here is entitled "Alphabet Child at Zangezur."

Tom worked as a photojournalist at the Haverhill Gazette for 40 years and continues to write a column for the paper. Tom has won numerous awards from UPI, AP and NE Press Association. He has published photos in the Armenian Weekly for 40 years and has shared his passion with others for a lifetime.

To read a recent article about this exhibit go to: http://www.reporter.am/go/article/2009-01-14-veteran-photojournalist-tom-vartabedian-to-exhibit-images-of-rural-armenia

Urban Landscapes by Paul Devine was a great success

Over 100 guests attended the artist's reception with Paul Devine on Thursday, November 13th. Many family and friends expressed their enthusiasm for Paul's paintings for familiar places. Several pieces were sold that night. To see more of Paul Devine's work please go to his website http://www.pauldevine.com/

How Urban Landscapes Come Together for Paul Devine

Paul Devine talks about his process: "I choose the subjects after sensing some immediate, strong impression such as a shadow under an awning, a humorous arrangement of roadway markings, or the strength and power of a truck tractor.


I do drawings on site, and allow prominent or interesting features determine the direction of the composition. I’m less interested in an accurate representation of the scene, and encourage myself to exaggerate form and manipulate scale.

What interests me is the challenge of maintaining a balance between intense conscious observation and the subconscious direction of the drawing. This results in an image that reveals a unique personal view in a language that can be understood to the viewer." http://www.pauldevine.com/

Paul Devine exhibits 30 Acrylic Lanscapes @ Northern Essex

30 Urban Landscape paintings by Paul Devine are on display at the ArtSpace @ Bentley Library, NECC-Haverhill Campus.

They include brightly painted parking meters and pylons, favorite coffee shops and familiar trucks and heavy equipment. It is a must see exhibit. You will begin to see your urban environment in a new light.

Exhibit runs from Nov 1st to Nov 24th Hours: Mon-Thurs 8 AM to 9 Pm, Fri 8 AM to 5 PM and Sat 9-1

For more information about the artist Paul Devine go to www.pauldevine.com

Paul Devine to Exhibit Urban Landscapes @ NECC

Painter, Paul Devine will be exhibiting several of his urban landscape paintings for the month of November at the Art Space @ Bentley Library.

The chaotic arrangement of strip malls, office buildings, parking lots and vehicles is the inspiration for this group of paintings.

The show runs from Nov 1st to the 24th. Be sure to attend the reception with the artist on Thursday, November 13th from 5 PM to 8PM