The Bristol Art Museum Announces

 Knock on Wood
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at Rogers Free Library
On View September 23 - November 1, 2024

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But the fact is I was napping, and so gently you came rapping,
And so faintly you came tapping, tapping at my chamber door,
That I scarce was sure I heard you—here I opened wide the door; --
Darkness there and nothing more. The Raven, Edgar Allen Poe

Humans are often drawn to that place between light and dark or tangible and shadow.  It may be a feeling of the unknown, a notion or a sense that cannot be validated but you suspect exists.  Create art that is illusionary, magical, or whimsical that may be rooted in luck or superstition.  Tap in to the space that you perceive as fantasy, imagination and mysterious.

People value shiny stones and lucky charms, but they forget
that the most powerful talismans of all are the stories that we tell
​to ourselves and to others.  Kate Morton

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​About our Juror:​
Fisher earned a B.F.A. in painting and printmaking from Virginia Commonwealth University (1976) and an M.F.A. in printmaking from Yale University (1981). He currently teaches at Rhode Island College in Providence as a Professor of Art where he specializes in printmaking and drawing, and aspires to the title of “Chief Printmaking Wizard”. Fisher’s work has been exhibited in a variety of national and, occasionally, international venues and earned numerous awards in a wide range of competitions. His drawings and prints can be found in numerous public, corporate and private collections. Public recognition of Fisher’s efforts include a regional N.E.A. Fellowship, 3 Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Fellowships and a Graphic Media Achievement Award from American Artist Magazine.
Website: www.stephenfisherartist.com

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