Watercolors and Words
The Chichester Library invites all art and poetry lovers to a special presentation of "Watercolors and Words," by artists Nancy Aguiar of Franklin and Eleanor Corliss of Webster, on Thursday evening, September 9th, at 7:00-8:30 PM. You will have the opportunity to meet these two talented women, listen to each read a selection of her poetry, view an exhibit of their artwork, and enjoy light refreshments. This event is free and open to the public.
Nancy and Eleanor met only two years ago but quickly became close friends upon discovering how much their lives held in common. Both had developed an interest in writing poetry at a young age and continued to nurture it through life's joys and tragedies as they raised their families and held demanding nursing careers. Now, both retired, Eleanor and Nancy have also had more time to devote to their shared love of painting with watercolors. Several of their pieces will be on exhibit at the library through September, along with printed collections of their poetry.
The idea of combining her watercolors and poetry in printed form came to Nancy when she attended a poetry workshop at the library, lead by Chichester resident Jimmy Pappas. Her collection, entitled Vintage, is now nearing completion and a copy will soon be available at the library for patrons to enjoy. It is an inspiring celebration of changes and growth in nature and self.
Eleanor's poems will also be available in print. Written over her lifetime, they tell about her long life journey of now 92 years, through rich and thought-provoking imagery of wars and worries, love and sorrow. Her artwork spans those years as well; on display will be a pastel of a Chinese junk that was done when Eleanor was only thirteen.
Please join us on Thursday evening, September 9th,
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