FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 23, 2007

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From August 18 through September 29, the Bennington Museum will present the latest installation of the Local Artist Progam. Carolyn Shattuck, an artist who resides in Rutland, will display her series of paintings titled “The Unstill Lifes”.

These vibrant images instantly evoke thoughts of distant countries and exotic, colorful places, which is exactly what they are intended to do. Shattuck painted the works after traveling in Mexico and South Africa, as well as visiting various flea markets. Some of the paintings are abstract, while others show glimpses of flowers, a pitcher, or even a praying mantis. The colors are flamboyant and exciting and the objects seem to leap from the canvas with wonderful perspectives and angles.

Originally from Montreal, Canada, Shattuck has traveled extensively, including three years in Okinawa, Japan, where the history and beauty of Japanese prints influenced her artwork. After her time in Japan in the 1970’s, she returned to the United States and studied painting at Bard College. Her interests in art have varied from developing a unique printing method to studying the folk imagery of New England tombstones. Her focus in the past decade has been on Book Arts, a combination of drawing and printing techniques in three-dimensional forms.

Carolyn has exhibited her work nationally in numerous exhibitions and received many awards including the University of Texas, Purchase Award, National Works on Paper. She teaches workshops and is an adjunct instructor at Castleton State College. Her exhibit may be viewed at the Bennington Museum with regular admission.

The museum is located at 75 Main St. and is open daily 10-5. Closed Wednesdays. Visit www.benningtonmuseum.org for more information or cal 802-447-1571.