detail from a brass candlestick
Posts Tagged ‘art’
a silent angelic voice
Posted in Inspiration, tagged angels, art, beauty, brass, Inspiration, music, Photography, sculpture on July 10, 2016| 1 Comment »
in the langosy studio
Posted in Guest Contributor, Inspiration, tagged art, artists, beauty, books, contemporary art, creativity, Donald Langosy, family, fine art, Inspiration, memoir, multiple sclerosis, painting, Photography, storytelling, studio on July 7, 2016| 4 Comments »
donald langosy in a studio from the early days
For the past six Thursdays it has been been my pleasure to share the words and images of painter Donald Langosy. In collaboration with his daughter, he produced a unique 14-page memoir visually chronicling his evolution as an artist. I was allowed to share that memoir on this blog interspersed with additional words and images by Langosy.
Last Thursday’s post – story of my art – shakespeare and the joy of being, revealed that Mr. Langosy was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2003. Has it affected how he expresses himself as an artist? Of course. But decrease in mobility and even fine motor skills has in no way decreased his creativity or even his productivity. As he has stated he does not allow MS into his studio, but he has welcomed visitors on occasion.
donald langosy still in the studio present day
I have been lucky enough to sit in his space and at his side and see his works-in-progress upon the easel, the canvases stacked against the wall, his sculptures tucked in high nooks, and what I especially love (and I tell him each time) the books, the books, the books, on so many different subjects, collected over the years! And no matter how crammed the space becomes with paintings and books and new technologies to enable him in his work, there is always space for the grandchildren.
grandchildren in the studio
Below are a few more images. Please enjoy this virtual peek inside the studio, present and past, of Donald Langosy.
Photos provided by Zoe Langosy.
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View The Story of My Art: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
View four decades of Langosy’s work at http://www.donald.langosy.net/
See what’s current on Langosy’s Facebook page.
His contact: Zoe Langosy at zlangosy@me.com.
coming soon – flora+fauna exhibit
Posted in Inspiration, tagged aesthetics, art, art exhibit, colors, contemporary art, creativity, fauna, fine art, flora, Inspiration, mixed media, nature, painting, Riverside Gallery on June 30, 2016| Leave a Comment »
artwork by asher discala, image courtesy of jeffrey nowlin
One of the great pleasures of the past year has been joining the Steering Committee of the Riverside Arts Group and working alongside creative people like Jeffrey Nowlin, a painter, sculptor and mixed media artist. He is curating a July exhibit at the Riverside Gallery. The theme will be Flora+Fauna.
Nowlin says, “the show is a celebration not only of the diversity and beauty of our natural world, but the diversity of visual aesthetics. All of the artists that I have on the roster will be contributing widely differing works. I think this will be a great mix.”
Tentative date for the reception is Sunday August 7th, 3:00-5:00 PM. Location will be the Riverside Gallery located in the Cambridge Community Center. Stay tuned for further details! Meanwhile here’s a sneak peek at the work of several participating artists including Nowlin whose work you can also view at http://jeffreynowlin.weebly.com/
artwork by carol galayda, image courtesy of jeffrey nowlin
artwork by jeffrey nowlin, image courtesy of artist
artwork by jeffrey nowlin, image courtesy of artist
story of my art – shakespeare and the joy of being
Posted in Inspiration, tagged art, artists, beauty, bohemian, contemorary art, creativity, fine art, Inspiration, joy, memoir, multiple sclerosis, muse, nudes, painting, William Shakespeare on June 30, 2016| 3 Comments »
detail from isle of prospero by langosy
Editorial note: Throughout this unique sharing of his life as an artist, Mr. Langosy has focused on the influence of poets like Ezra Pound, painters like Titian, and underscoring everything, the influence of his muse, Elizabeth. In the following pages, he describes and depicts the influence of Shakespeare. But in the 1990s something else also affected his artistic journey.
“… my mobility inexplicably became impaired. As I gradually lost the ability to walk and became increasingly fatigued, I was no longer able to pursue connections in the art world or mount exhibits as I had in the past. I was told that my disability had psychiatric origins and that I would walk again when I was ready to do so. Over time, my paintings became as small as my housebound universe, sometimes shrinking to the size of a postage stamp. In October 2003, I collapsed and was taken to a hospital, where I was finally diagnosed with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. Once I knew that I wasn’t crazy after all and began targeted treatments … I am convinced that a huge factor in my remission was my decision to not allow MS to enter my studio.”
And now …
View preceding episodes in The Story of My Art: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
View four decades of his work at http://www.donald.langosy.net/
See what’s current, as well as wonderful old photos of the artist at work, via Langosy’s Facebook page.
His contact: Zoe Langosy at zlangosy@me.com.
allegory and “a wonderful venue for metaphysical theatre”
Posted in Inspiration, tagged allegory, art, artists, contemporary art, creativity, ectoplasm, fine art, Inspiration, memoir, metaphysical, painting, storytelling on June 23, 2016| 3 Comments »
enduring beauty, a brief slideshow
Posted in Inspiration, tagged architecture, art, beauty, colors, Inspiration, interior decoration, John La Farge, painting, Photography, Trinity Church on June 19, 2016| 2 Comments »
Morning light falling on the north wall of the nave in Trinity Church in the City of Boston. It has been my pleasure to photograph the stained glass windows over the years but this particular morning I focused my camera on the decorative features of one wall. Zooming in you can see the elegance of the design orchestrated by John La Farge. The ravages of time are present and so is the enduring beauty of an architectural masterpiece.
Learn more about Trinity’s Art and History tours at trinitychurchboston.org/art-history/tours
“I am a Baroque artist”
Posted in Inspiration, tagged art, artists, bohemian, contemporary art, creativity, Donald Langosy, family, fine art, Inspiration, Marilyn Monroe, memoir, muse, nudes, painting, romance, storytelling on June 16, 2016| 4 Comments »
Previously in The Story of My Art: “painting with the moments”
And now (click on images for larger view) …
images of elizabeth
self-portraits of donald
And once freed, what happened? Find out in the next chapters of this artistic journey on Thursday June 23rd.
Meanwhile, view details of the Marilyn Monroe painting here and view Mr. Langosy’s art at http://www.donald.langosy.net/ and https://www.facebook.com/The-Art-of-Donald-Langosy-270498092961524/photos/?tab=album&album_id=442071359137529
Contact: Zoe Langosy at zlangosy@me.com.
fatherhood
Posted in Inspiration, tagged art, Donald Langosy, Father's Day, fatherhood, Inspiration, painting, parenting, Photography, storytelling on June 9, 2016| Leave a Comment »
untitled, detail from early work by painter donald langosy
In a crumbling building in a hipster city, a private collector has many early works of Mr. Langosy. It was my privilege to view them recently, and of all the works, this one stood out to me greatly, a father holding his child, his large hand cradling while a small hand reaches up. This detail from a study of a painting never completed captured fatherhood for me. I was reminded of my father, a large man, and how he used to hold my hand. Except for an occasional wild tale, my father was mostly a silent man, conveying a lot through touch. He didn’t often say “good job” or other words of praise. It was a pat on the top of one’s head or his hand resting on your shoulder. Then you knew you’d done well. With Father’s Day approaching, he comes to mind of course. His hand I can hold no more but the memories are enough. And for those memories I am thankful.
“painting with the moments”
Posted in Inspiration, tagged art, artists, beauty, bohemian, contemporary art, creativity, Donald Langosy, family, fine art, Inspiration, love, muse, painting, romance on June 9, 2016| 4 Comments »
Previously in The Story of My Art: “becoming an artist confident”
And now (click on image for larger view) …
The next chapter in this artistic journey is Thursday June 16th.
Meanwhile, view Mr. Langosy’s art at http://www.donald.langosy.net/ and https://www.facebook.com/The-Art-of-Donald-Langosy-270498092961524/photos/?tab=album&album_id=442071359137529
Interested in his work? Please contact his daughter Zoe at zlangosy@me.com.
“becoming an artist confident”
Posted in Inspiration, tagged art, artistis, beauty, bohemian, contemporary art, Donald Langosy, fine art, Inspiration, love, muse, romance, storytelling, travel on June 2, 2016| 4 Comments »
Previously in The Story of My Art: “and then I met Elizabeth”
And now …
The next chapater in this artistic journey is Thursday June 9th. Meanwhile, learn more about Langosy’s art by contacting Zoe at zlangosy@me.com.
Words + Images 