April

 
 Artist in Residence Christopher Scott Brumfield
  
 
Christopher Brumfield, who divides his time between Blue Hill, Maine and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, will be the Deer Isle Artists Association Artist in Residence for the month of April. Although a relatively new member of DIAA, having joined the organization two years ago, Christopher states that he “has always been an artist.” For the last thirty
years, his work has been concentrated on creating ceramics. He enjoys incorporating a wide variety of materials into his art, including clay, glass, wood, found objects, and words. Christopher’s work can be viewed at https://www.christophersblues.com/.
 

While not directly integrated into his work, Christopher finds “the staggering beauty here [in Maine] to be breathtaking.” His art is primarily influenced by his memories, and visitors to the gallery are welcome to discuss how these recollections unite with his materials to create unique pieces. During his residency at DIAA, Christopher Scott
Brumfield will be working on ceramics, bookmaking, poetry writing, gnome mold fabrication, and other artistic flights of fancy, including a poetry illustration project with Louisiana artist and poet K. Malia Krolak.

 

The residency will culminate in a gallery-wide installation and closing reception on Saturday, April 27, from 4-6 pm. Visitors are invited to the gallery to view Christopher at work as he hosts an open studio from

12-4 pm on Tuesdays-Thursdays throughout the month. On Friday, April 19, at 4 PM, Brumfield will offer a lecture on the history of garden gnomes at the Stonington Public Library.
 

 

Poetry Writing Workshop

Sunday, April 7, 1-3 PM

Workshop is free and no prior registration is required.

Participants should bring a writing utensil and paper.

Reception with the Artist
Saturday, April 27, 4-6 PM  

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