Blueberry pierogi, Russian tea cakes, and hot tea served from a Russian Samovar set the tone for the opening reception of “The Magic of Russian Decorative Art,” an exhibit featuring decorative trays from Zhostovo, Russia and lacquered miniature paintings on papier-mache from four villages: Palekh, Kholui, Mstera and Fedoskino. Ceramic work from Gzhel and hand-carved, painted wood pieces in the Khokhloma style are featured as well.
The evening included the unveiling of eight panels depicting scenes from a Russian fairy tale, “The Snow Maiden,” created by Tricia Joiner and Slava Letkov with the help of Joiner’s students and daughter, Molly Lamson. The crowd listened as Molly unveiled the panels while Tricia told the story of Father Frost and Mother Spring, who because they are unable to have a child of their own, create one out of snow. Their daughter is loved by the animals of the forest. She is protected by The Spirit of the Woods. Only one thing threatens her; the Sun God has promised to melt her if she ever falls in love. This well-known Russian fairy tale is popular with all ages; the panels and accompanying story will be on display in Waterville Valley’s Town Square throughout the winter season.
Tricia Joiner is a master decorative artist and teacher from Waterville Valley, NH and owner of I Dream of Beading and Tricia’s Legacy Designs. Slava Letkov is a decorative artist from Zhostovo, Russia.
THE MAGIC OF RUSSIAN DECORATIVE ART will be on display at the Margret and H.A. Rey Center on Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. through January.
No comments:
Post a Comment