We're turning the library into an art gallery for the month of September! An exhibit of the acclaimed "American Hands" photo project by Sally Wiener Grotta will be on display September 5 - 30 at the Memorial Library of Nazareth & Vicinity. Come check it out any time during normal library hours.
We're also hosting the artist herself on September 10 at 6:30 for a slideshow and discussion about the remarkable people she's encountered through the project. Sally will also answer questions about the project and about photography, in general. The exhibit can be viewed any time, but please call the library to reserve your space for the reception and gallery talk.
So what is "American Hands?" It's a visual celebration of those individuals who keep alive the traditional crafts that built our dynamically diverse culture and established the underpinnings of our present-day society. Sally calls them "narrative portraits," telling the story of people who use their hands in traditional ways, making functional objects that are, today, typically done by machines. You'll learn about potters, glass-blowers, quilters, bowl makers, tatters (lacemakers), blacksmiths, and more.
Check out www.amhands.com for more information and I hope to see you at the library!
