Goodnow Library to Host Art Reception and Presentation with Local Artist

SUDBURY – Goodnow Library is pleased to invite the community to attend an art exhibit and presentation showcasing a well-known former Sudbury artist later this month.

The reception for artist DovBer “Barry” Marchette will take place on Sunday, May 15, at 2 p.m., in the Community Room of the Library at 21 Concord Road, on Sunday, May 15. Marchette will begin his presentation at 3 p.m.

Marchette, a prolific artist and teacher of 20th century Art History, will speak about modernism and the creative process through the Modern Art movements, and about his own work. More than 30 years ago, Marchette lived in Sudbury and served as the Town Director of Cultural Affairs. Two of his large outdoor sculptures still can be seen in town today. 

The presentation will have a special focus on the profound changes in the approach to art that began with the early movements of Modernism. Marchette will be assisted by Lauren Basler, Executive Director of the Brighton Senior Center.

A large selection of Marchette’s paintings on paper, canvas, and wood will be on display in the Library throughout May. 

“We are honored to be able to host this exhibit for the residents and visitors of Sudbury,” Library Director Esmé Green said. “Art showcases self-expression, and this is a great way to see and learn about what that process means up close. We are so excited to have Barry, with such profound and worldly art experience, come back to where it all started and give insight to a younger generation of artists.” 

About the Artist

Trained as a professional sculptor, DovBer Marchette has been a working artist for 50 years, exploring original ideas about the creative process. He mainly works in 3D assemblages of wood, paint, and objects, as well as painting, drawing, and photography.

He studied at Mass College of Art and California College of Art, and taught Studio Art and 20th Century Art History at the Art Institute of Boston for 16 years. He has also developed unique methods of teaching art to children.

In recent years DovBer has been showing his work in Italy, with seven shows in the Tuscany region of Italy within the past years. He is currently exhibiting there in the town of Fiesole.

For more information about DovBer and his work please visit www.dovbermarchette.com

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