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| ABOUT THE GALLERY The Jane Chancellor Moore Gallery is an alternative art space operating since 2004 in the lobby of Kentucky Employees Credit Union in Frankfort, Kentucky, hosted by the credit union and curated by Broadstone Media LLC, a cultural promotion company. The gallery provides an opportunity to see, and purchase, original art in a variety of media created by local and regional artists both new and established. In addition to the current show, we carry works on consignment by many of our artists, including Anna Marie Pavlik, Stephanie Potter, Rhett L Beck, Joan Schulte, Melanie Sunbeam Smith, Marta Dorton, Les Greeman, Lloyd Kelly, Susan Moore and Larry W Moore. For information on purchasing art or exhibiting in the gallery, contact us at our business office: Broadstone Media LLC 418 Ann Street Frankfort, Ky 40601-1929 (502) 223-4415 BroadstoneMedia@aol.com |
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This exhibit came about as the result of a conversation I had last year with Melanie’s long-time
friends Durella Rodriguez and Cecilia Samuels, following her memorial service at the home of
another great friend, Dobree Adams, who first introduced me to “Mel.” They talked about how
much they would like to mount a retrospective exhibition of Melanie’s art, and I immediately
offered my gallery as one venue, having previously shown her collage work in 2007. In the
months that followed it became obvious that Melanie had left behind such a large and diverse
body of work that a full-scale retrospective would require far more time and planning, and we
all resolved on an exhibit concentrating on her tapestry weaving. This was especially exciting
for me because I had not seen this work before, since by the time I met Melanie she was no
longer able to work at her loom. I know that visitors to the gallery will share the excitement I
felt as I saw each of these exquisite weavings for the first time!
What I wrote about her collage work for that earlier exhibition is equally applicable to this
show:
‘Melanie’s art lives on that exquisite border of chaos and control, and in this regard she
is indeed a visual musician. Just as has been said of a Beethoven composition, you
cannot add or subtract a single note without diminishing the whole. In Melanie’s work,
nothing is random, everything is just where it must be.’
Likewise, Dobree’s observations on that show are apt here as well:
‘Her designs flow with many colors, allowing the eye to carry and feel a rhythm through-
out each composition. Spontaneity and improvisation come easily to her mind, with
heavy accents on texture and form. Her vibrant compositions lead the eye into a
kaleidoscope of shapes that play on all the senses, often awakening the imagination to an
intuitive, spiritual world.’
Amazingly, Melanie’s woven works were only one aspect of her life of artistic output. She
was a true artist, who always found a means of creative expression despite the challenges posed
by her disease. I was enriched by my all-too-brief acquaintance with her, and I am honored by
this opportunity to work with her friends and heirs in presenting her work. My thanks again to
Durella, Cecilia and Dobree, and of course to all who come to share in the experience of
Melanie Sunbeam Smith’s woven work.
Larry W. Moore, curator
friends Durella Rodriguez and Cecilia Samuels, following her memorial service at the home of
another great friend, Dobree Adams, who first introduced me to “Mel.” They talked about how
much they would like to mount a retrospective exhibition of Melanie’s art, and I immediately
offered my gallery as one venue, having previously shown her collage work in 2007. In the
months that followed it became obvious that Melanie had left behind such a large and diverse
body of work that a full-scale retrospective would require far more time and planning, and we
all resolved on an exhibit concentrating on her tapestry weaving. This was especially exciting
for me because I had not seen this work before, since by the time I met Melanie she was no
longer able to work at her loom. I know that visitors to the gallery will share the excitement I
felt as I saw each of these exquisite weavings for the first time!
What I wrote about her collage work for that earlier exhibition is equally applicable to this
show:
‘Melanie’s art lives on that exquisite border of chaos and control, and in this regard she
is indeed a visual musician. Just as has been said of a Beethoven composition, you
cannot add or subtract a single note without diminishing the whole. In Melanie’s work,
nothing is random, everything is just where it must be.’
Likewise, Dobree’s observations on that show are apt here as well:
‘Her designs flow with many colors, allowing the eye to carry and feel a rhythm through-
out each composition. Spontaneity and improvisation come easily to her mind, with
heavy accents on texture and form. Her vibrant compositions lead the eye into a
kaleidoscope of shapes that play on all the senses, often awakening the imagination to an
intuitive, spiritual world.’
Amazingly, Melanie’s woven works were only one aspect of her life of artistic output. She
was a true artist, who always found a means of creative expression despite the challenges posed
by her disease. I was enriched by my all-too-brief acquaintance with her, and I am honored by
this opportunity to work with her friends and heirs in presenting her work. My thanks again to
Durella, Cecilia and Dobree, and of course to all who come to share in the experience of
Melanie Sunbeam Smith’s woven work.
Larry W. Moore, curator
| CURATOR'S STATEMENT |
OUR GALLERY MISSION
"In our experience as gallery curators, we have
found that the introduction of the right work of art
into a person's home or life can, and has, added
immeasurably to the quality of some of our patron’s
lives. Even those simply passing by and viewing
have told us how much they appreciate our shows.
It is part of our gallery philosophy that art is
incomplete until it is seen and appreciated. The role
of Broadstone Gallery is to find the artists, display
their works, and give those who might appreciate
their art a chance to see it.
To us, art represents not only beauty, but hope and
optimism. Especially in these distressed times, art is
an important reminder that these are still part of the
human spirit. We hope to be able to continue to
foster it for a long time to come.
Thanks to our artists, our patrons and especially to
our gracious hosts at KECU for their support."
Jane Chancellor Moore (1951-2010)
"In our experience as gallery curators, we have
found that the introduction of the right work of art
into a person's home or life can, and has, added
immeasurably to the quality of some of our patron’s
lives. Even those simply passing by and viewing
have told us how much they appreciate our shows.
It is part of our gallery philosophy that art is
incomplete until it is seen and appreciated. The role
of Broadstone Gallery is to find the artists, display
their works, and give those who might appreciate
their art a chance to see it.
To us, art represents not only beauty, but hope and
optimism. Especially in these distressed times, art is
an important reminder that these are still part of the
human spirit. We hope to be able to continue to
foster it for a long time to come.
Thanks to our artists, our patrons and especially to
our gracious hosts at KECU for their support."
Jane Chancellor Moore (1951-2010)
Jane Chancellor Moore was the principle
curator of Broadstone Gallery from its opening
until her untimely death in the spring of 2010, at
which time KECU renamed the gallery in her
honor. Jane is pictured in the photo above, in the
center in the background. That was appropriate,
for while she was very much the center of
everything we did at Broadstone, she also
preferred to remain in the background. For more
photos and information about Jane, please click
here to visit our memorial page.
curator of Broadstone Gallery from its opening
until her untimely death in the spring of 2010, at
which time KECU renamed the gallery in her
honor. Jane is pictured in the photo above, in the
center in the background. That was appropriate,
for while she was very much the center of
everything we did at Broadstone, she also
preferred to remain in the background. For more
photos and information about Jane, please click
here to visit our memorial page.
"I’ve studied music for more than 50 years, beginning with piano at age ten. When I hear a piece
that somehow taps into my inner core, soul... my mind then begins to creates compositions of
colors, forms, textures, highs, lows/ depths. Sometimes more realistic than others; sometimes
more abstract. I see and hear sounds in color. This is called synesthesia. When working on a
piece, new ideas may be conjured up which may become multiple segments of one correlation.
Since I haven’t been able to play the piano since the mid 80’s these correlations have been my
way of connecting my art to music, keeping it dominant in my life.
"As a visual artist, I want to show that music is universal, a wonderful way of communicating
regardless of nationality. Beyond any language spoken, it’s a way of reaching out to all peoples
to teach tolerance of differences. It teaches humility and a global way of thinking toward
humanity.
"Music and art play in all of our daily lives in so many ways. But most aren’t attuned to that
reality. Art comes out in all skills; rhythm is executed in every movement we make. How we
walk, talk, think, how we eat, and how we perceive our realities. Everything with nature and
animal has a rhythm.
"Art and music teach us how to appreciate our Mother Earth and become aware of our daily
lives in/around our environment. Through art and music we can teach respect and bring those
gaps of differences closer together in humane ways.
"The entire body of my art work can represent my legacy as a woman who is determined no
matter how difficult the adversities to achieve as closely as she can her artistic goals."
Melanie Sunbeam Smith
Melanie Sunbeam Smith grew up in the Woodford County, Kentucky community of
Duckers. Originally a student of music, she switched to fine arts in college after the onset of
rheumatoid arthritis at age sixteen. She earned a BFA at Western Kentucky University and
worked as an artist in Manhattan before returning to her family home in Kentucky, where she
continued to produce art expressing her passion for music in a wide range of mediums, until
her death in 2011.
that somehow taps into my inner core, soul... my mind then begins to creates compositions of
colors, forms, textures, highs, lows/ depths. Sometimes more realistic than others; sometimes
more abstract. I see and hear sounds in color. This is called synesthesia. When working on a
piece, new ideas may be conjured up which may become multiple segments of one correlation.
Since I haven’t been able to play the piano since the mid 80’s these correlations have been my
way of connecting my art to music, keeping it dominant in my life.
"As a visual artist, I want to show that music is universal, a wonderful way of communicating
regardless of nationality. Beyond any language spoken, it’s a way of reaching out to all peoples
to teach tolerance of differences. It teaches humility and a global way of thinking toward
humanity.
"Music and art play in all of our daily lives in so many ways. But most aren’t attuned to that
reality. Art comes out in all skills; rhythm is executed in every movement we make. How we
walk, talk, think, how we eat, and how we perceive our realities. Everything with nature and
animal has a rhythm.
"Art and music teach us how to appreciate our Mother Earth and become aware of our daily
lives in/around our environment. Through art and music we can teach respect and bring those
gaps of differences closer together in humane ways.
"The entire body of my art work can represent my legacy as a woman who is determined no
matter how difficult the adversities to achieve as closely as she can her artistic goals."
Melanie Sunbeam Smith
Melanie Sunbeam Smith grew up in the Woodford County, Kentucky community of
Duckers. Originally a student of music, she switched to fine arts in college after the onset of
rheumatoid arthritis at age sixteen. She earned a BFA at Western Kentucky University and
worked as an artist in Manhattan before returning to her family home in Kentucky, where she
continued to produce art expressing her passion for music in a wide range of mediums, until
her death in 2011.
| WovenWork Tapestry Weavings by MELANIE SUNBEAM SMITH (1949-2011) January 17 - March 23, 2012 Exhibition Reception Friday, January 27, 2012 5:00 - 7:00pm |
| ARTIST'S STATEMENT |
Pictured to the left is the "cartoon" or design template for the
finished tapestry "Rachmaninoff" that appears above.
Melanie used these designs to prepare her loom and to keep track
of the multiple yarns used in creating her abstract images.
finished tapestry "Rachmaninoff" that appears above.
Melanie used these designs to prepare her loom and to keep track
of the multiple yarns used in creating her abstract images.
