It's a small space with big expression and the expression is always changing. This space of which I write is fairly well-known among those who express themselves through art. This space is the Husson College Art Gallery.
Perhaps you are scratching your head saying to yourself, "I didn't know Husson had an art gallery." As I told you, it's small but regularly offers local artisans a display venue for their work. Now showing is the work of Adele O'Brien-Drake who lives in Winterport. Several of Adele's abstract paintings adorn the art gallery walls. "It's trying to represent something that's immaterial," says Adele. "It's almost like a haiku poem."
Originally from Philadelphia, Adele moved to Maine several years ago and decided it would be a good place to raise her children. She found out about the Husson gallery from a friend who recently had a gallery show for his work. Adele's work will be in the gallery until February 16th. Check it out and don't forget to sign the Guest Book. If you'd like to chat with Adele about her art or background you can email her at gardenloom@aol.com.
The Husson Art Gallery is room 123 in Peabody Hall, just off the campus center and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm. The gallery was endowed in 1995 by Husson Alumnus and former Chairman of the Board, Robert White. The gallery was a gift in memory of his parents. A volunteer Docent is responsible for selecting the artist and the shows generally run for about six to eight weeks. However, if you're a student artist and would like a shot at a gallery show you need to contact the Husson Student Activities office.
By Susan Patten
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