Tuesday, April 21, 2015-- In this issue:

•  Events this week... 
•  Exhibit: Kintsugi: The Beauty of Imperfection
•  More from the April Student Art Show

•  The Bagaduce Music Lending Library and Friends of the Blue Hill Public Library will present a preview of two operas-- Mascagni's Cavelleria Rusticana and Leoncavallo's Pagliacci-- at 1:00 PM THIS FRIDAY!, April 24, in the Roland Howard Room.

A Blue Hill Village Mittens knitting session is scheduled for THIS MONDAY! April 27, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM.

Yes, that's right, "Pirate" is one of the over 60 languages you can learn at Mango Languages, a new service now offered by the Library--just click here to get started! And of course you can choose something a bit more conventional like Italian, Japanese or Spanish.  

 

Finally, we can see the dirt, or mud, as the case may be. This means garden season has officially begun. This is the perfect time to divide your over-crowded flowering perennials to ensure maximum blooms and extend your flower bed. Should you have more plants than you need, the Plant Sale would love your donations. If you haven't done it before, we have some handy instructions for you.  

 

 

The Plant Sale would also be delighted to have flower, herb and vegetable seedlings. While you are getting your annuals started, plant a few extra trays to donate to the Library! 

 

Questions? More Info? Interested in Sponsorship?
Call us at 374-5515 ext. 16 or slatham@bhpl.net 

The Library will host an exhibit curated by Frederica Marshall during the month of May. The show, Kintsugi: the Beauty of Imperfection, will include work by Frederica and 12 other artists.  The public is invited to a reception on Saturday, May 2 from 2:00 to 4:30 PM.

Kintsugi is the Japanese concept that something that has been broken and mended has increased value and beauty. Traditionally a broken pottery bowl will be repaired with gold lacquer. The break is enhanced and the imperfection is viewed as more beautiful than unbroken pottery. The piece has a history and there is an acceptance of what has happened.

Frederica Marshall has invited 12 artists to interpret this aesthetic and will curate the exhibit. They have created works using Ming Dynasty pottery shards, photography, glass, painting, old sweaters and more!

Ming Dynasty pot shards embedded in paper by Frederica Marshall

Frederica grew up and taught in Japan for more than 28 years. She studied Sumi-e painting for 10 years in Japan and is a Master Brush Painter with a BFA in Western Painting and MA in Art Education. She has taught more than 20,000 students.  She has won numerous awards in Japan and the US and has had more than 20 solo shows. She has written two books on Sumi-e and has a gallery, studio and art school in Deer Isle Maine.

An example of functional Kintsugi from Mashiko Japan.

The exhibit will be available for viewing during library hours starting May 2. For more information, call the library at 374-5515, or check Frederica's website at www.fredericamarshall.com.

Every year the April Student Art Show is spectacular! And this year is no exception.  Please stop by and see the wonderful artwork that young people in our area are doing.

Le Coq, by Emery Leach, grade 4, Brooksville School.

Clocks made from sardine cans and recycled wood by students from grades 1 to 5 at the Sedgwick School.

  

Watercolor by Mattea Black, grade 3 Blue Hill.

Owl collage with tempera by Nora Spratt, grade 4, along with 3 dimensional owl collages by pre-kindergarteners Kember Timbs, Casey Radcliff, and Jane Sewall.

Don't hesitate to call us for more information at 207-374-5515.