Join us Thursday, February 22, 6-8:30p at the Argus Museum for the opening of the photography exhibition, “Tales told in Brick and Stone” showcasing work by Susan Lawless, Sasha Mykhailova and Sophie Grillet.
Three photographers, one American, one English and one Ukrainian explore the emotional meaning of buildings. Empty or broken buildings, in particular, hold a powerful resonance with loss and memory.
“Not all tales can be told as plain text. There is always so much more to add to the story: what was the smell, how did walls feel to touch, where did they laugh? Or cry? What was it like when they came there for the first time? What happened when they left?
Not all stories can be told in a mild and low voice in the coziness of the evening: some are too intimate and complex and some are too full of emotions that we don’t have words for.
Not all tales are loud and bright. In fact, the most subtle and even silent ones can be the most powerful. Have you ever imagined a story that can combine the spark of sincere joy and the darkest hour of grief, that you can perceive just in one glimpse? A story about love and closeness and time that never spares? About the comfort of your own home, and hostilities others may have to live through.
Tales Told in Brick & Stone are profound and unhurried, at times seemingly nonexistent. Yet, if you pause, hold your breath, and attune your senses, they unfold with their concealed secrets, poignant tragedies, and a stoic, monolithic indifference.
Once upon a time, at this very place, history made its turn that would shape the course of the narrative…”
All are invited to attend, so stop by, meet the artists. and enjoy the complimentary food and beverages!
The exhibition begins February 13 and runs through April 5, 2024. The Argus Museum is open M-F, 8-5 or by appointment.