CHRONOGRAM | A Curated Guide to October Galleries and Exhibits

CHRONOGRAM

A Curated Guide to October Galleries and Exhibits in the Hudson Valley

Without Fear and Full of Love” at Beacon Artists Union

Photographer and poet Meghan Spiro is among the one in four women who has been a victim of physical violence inflicted by an intimate partner. The 23 mixed-media self-portraits in Spiro’s exhibition constitute an autobiography of her efforts to overcome “PTSD, addictions, and self-loathing.” In one of these, Spiro appears with her head bowed, eyes closed, entangled in black yarn, encircled by images of anger and abuse. In the end, however, Spiro’s is a tale of redemption, of triumph over demons both external and internal.

October 12-November 3

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WAG MAGAZINE, Art as Healing (cover story)

I’ve never had any printed press about me or my artwork, so I was honored that WAG MAGAZINE wanted to write an artist feature on my upcoming show @withoutfearandfulloflove. I had no idea that it became the cover story. I was speechless when I saw it arrive in the mail yesterday. Thank Mary and Bob for this beautiful article and portrait. Thank you @wagmagazine for honoring and showcasing my story and artwork to highlight the deep social trauma of domestic violence. The first step to any healing is talking about it. And thank you @russritell for kind words and support throughout this journey.

The story you withhold, becomes a centerfold.

Waves of women, rippling revolution.”

– Meghan Spiro

Art can resonate in many ways, not only for the viewer but the artist as well.

And when that artist is Meghan Spiro — a Beacon-based commercial photographer, art director and designer whose personal work taps into her photographic skills to explore subjects close to her heart — that resonance goes deep.

Earlier this year, Spiro relied on her photography to examine concepts that included the harvest and nourishment, conservation and waste in the “Bella Monnezza, beautiful garbage” exhibition at the gallery at Hudson Beach Glass, also in Beacon. Her unique approach was front and center in the layered works that depicted Spiro’s turning compost, from food items to dried flowers, into still-life studies that went beyond the outward, surprisingly beautiful, aesthetic.

And that thoughtful approach will be intensely evident this month when Spiro exhibits a most personal collection of work exploring domestic violence at Beacon’s bau Gallery…

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On Yoga: The Architecture of Peace September 18th 8pm @Story Screen

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The Prophet – Cinema Series – August 20th 5pm & 8pm

THE PROPHET @story_screen_beacon
TUESDAY AUGUST 20TH 5pm (families welcomed!) and 8pm

Based on the literally master and poet Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet

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Kama Sutra – Cinema Series at Story Screen

I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be hosting a monthly cinema series at Story Screen focused on Love & Wisdom. My first choice is a film that shifted my awareness on sex and love, influenced my style and pursuits in belly dancing, and inspired me to study photography and motion picture. It’s story of sisterhood and betrayals, lust and the art of sex, desire and boundless love. Set in 16th century India, this period piece explores how desire and envy fuels art, wages war, and complicates the true tenderness of connection and love. Please join me Tuesday July 16th at 7pm to view this stunning film, written and directed by Mira Nair.

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Bella Monnezza Opening Night at Hudson Beach Glass

May 11th, 2019 Opening Reception of Bella Monnezza at Hudson Beach Glass. Within the first hour, a print was sold. Thank you to all who joined me that evening. The show will be up until June 2nd, 2019.

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WAG MAGAZINE: Spiro in the Spotlight

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Upcoming Show Bella Monnezza at Hudson Beach Glass

Bella Monnezza

OPENING MAY 11th 6-9pm, Hudson Beacon Glass

Hudson Beacon Glass, Second Floor Gallery, 162 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508

“Our history is in our food; it embeds in our DNA. Our food comes from this planet, Gaia, The Pachamama, Mother Earth. She nourishes us with her blooms and fruits and in turn we incubate her with our decay. Compost is our offering; letting our spoils be the fuel for the next harvest season.”

Inspired by the beauty found in composting daily, I’ve collected various food items, plant clippings, dried flowers, and wasted spices over the last year and used them as subjects for this series. Employing my food styling skills, I crafted the compost, playing with its intuitive forms to create striking compositions that are as lovely as the hearty forms they arrived from.

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“Cycles” Opening Reception February 9th 2019

“AMAZING!”

RON ENGLISH

“Shamanic”

ALEX GREY

I felt so honored to connect with veteran artists Ron English, Alex Grey, and Allyson Grey at the “Cycles” show here in Beacon, NY. They both spent time with me discussing my art, and it amazed me how appreciative they were of my piece. I’m so grateful for this experience. What an epic night! Overall, it was such a powerful show with power women! I exhibited with my fellow artist sisters Lindsey, Emma, Jerika, Genevieve, Christine, Bekah, and Kaitlyn.