Mill Brook Gallery & Sculpture Garden is pleased to present an outstanding exhibit of artful equines. The bond between horses and their humans, in art and in life, is deep and resonant. The horse's part in history – from plowing the fields to aiding mankind in transportation and warfare, to modern day racing, showing and therapeutic work – is unique. Horses have been recognized for valor, elegance and companionship, on the battlefield, in the show ring, and in the back yard. The exhibit aims to honor horses for their their natural beauty and their collective contribution to civilization.
Barbara Filleul and Bob Shannahan are inspired by the prehistoric horse: Filleul creates mono-prints inspired by ancient cave paintings while Shannahan fashions textural sculptures from natural found objects. Morris Norvin and Wendy Klemperer weld steel into sculptural depictions of pure horse power. Heidi Lorenz, Mary Iselin, Victoria Mauldin, and Melissa Miller paint realistic horses in everyday settings. Fleur Palau chisels away at marble, manifesting a beautiful sculpture of horse and rider. The “Artful Equine” exhibit runs from Sept. 9 to Oct. 23 at the Mill Brook Gallery, 236 Hopkinton Road. There will be an opening reception on Sept. 9 from 5-8 p.m. There will also be a fundraiser event for the Back In The Saddle Equine Therapy Center on Sept. 13 from 5-7:30 p.m.
Back in the Saddle Equine Therapy Center is a nonprofit association located in Hopkinton. BITS is dedicated to providing quality time with a horses for people. They provide certified instructors and therapists to provide safe and effective treatment for people living with disabilities. Therapeutic riding can improve physical strength, balance and a confidence builder by using the horse as a co-therapist. Donation is $20 for the Sept. 13 event.
For more information, call 226-2046 or visit themillbrookgallery.com.
