There is always something very exciting about watching people view art. Perhaps there is a degree of voyeurism involved, but mostly it is the pure pleasure of observing how art on a wall can communicate instantaneously to the passerby a thought, a perception that is common ground for both the artist and their audience.
That is what seemed to happen last Saturday when the Bayside Hoyas, a youth group based in Chestertown, made a visit to the Ruth Starr Rose art exhibition at the Waterfowl Building. A few dozen children, forgoing a sunny summer day, traveled by bus to Easton to view the majestic portraits of the residents of Unionville and Copperville in the early 2oth century.
Lani Seikaly, who helped organized the trip along with the Spy, was kind enough to share with us a few photos of those children meeting the work of Ruth Starr Rose for the first time. We think the images she provided gives our viewers a sense of how important that day was for those students.
This video is approximately one minute in length
The Ruth Starr Rose art exhibition is free and open to the public daily, 11 a.m. to 4 p.mm hrough June 19. Docent tours are available; call Joan Levy, Dock Street Foundation, 410-245-5195.
Harriette Lowery says
Every time I see a young face light up with curiosity while viewing the paintings, I realize how important this work has been for our community. Thank you to everyone who play any part, big or small in this wonderful project.