Anxiety of Beauty -
Revisiting the Fountain of Youth
Mela Lyman
February 25 – May 30, 2008
Artist Reception: Monday, May 19, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Santa Cruz Swimmer by Mela Lyman
:: Exhibition Press Release
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Dive into the CAC Gallery, and see a work of art evolve before your eyes. From February 25th to May 30th, 2008, the exhibition Anxiety of Beauty – Revisiting the Fountain of Youth transforms the CAC Gallery into the painting studio of artist Mela Lyman. Throughout this three-month exhibition, visitors will have the unique opportunity to witness the development of this large-scale mural that the artist will be re-creating for Paine Park (St. Mary Road, a few blocks from the Gallery). The Artist Reception will take place towards the end of the exhibition when the mural is completed, Monday, May 19, 5:30-7:30pm.
Bread Tasting, Thursday, March 27, 12 noon - 2pm
Meet artist Mela Lyman and enjoy a free sampling of heavenly breads from When Pigs Fly Sourdough Company
Dessert Sampling, Thursday, April 17, 12pm-2pm
Meet Mela Lyman and sample desserts from Kick*ss Cupcakes in Davis Square and Lakota Bakery in Arlington.
:: Mela Lyman & Dessert Sampling Press Release
Bread Sampling, Thursday, May 1, 12pm-2pm
Meet Mela Lyman and sample breads from Hi-Rise Bread Company in Cambridge.
Storytime, Thursdays, April 3- May 22 at 3:30pm
A librarian from the Cambridge Public Library’s main branch reads children's stories.
:: Storytime Press Release
Artist Reception, Mon., May 19, 5:30 - 7:30pm
See the mural's development, meet artist Mela Lyman, and sample chocolates from Taza Chocolates and breads from Iggy's Breads.
Picnic at the CAC Gallery
Enjoy your lunch in the gallery! Bright colors, park benches and tables bring the outdoors inside. Pack a picnic, and see this mural develop. All are welcome!
To arrange a group visit to the Gallery or program related to this exhibition, please contact Lillian Hsu, Director of Public Art at lhsu@cambridgema.gov or 617-349-4389. Events are free. Check back here for more opportunities to meet artist Mela Lyman and other events.
Press
Boston Globe, "Weekdays at the gallery with Mela: An unusual work in progress, with the artist in action", 2/24/08
CAC Gallery exhibitions are free and open to the public.
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Special Thanks!
CAC gratefully acknowledges Hi-Rise Bakery, Iggy's Breads, Kick Ass Cupcakes, Lakota Bakery, Taza Chocolates, and When Pigs Fly Sourdough Company for their support.
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