West Branch Gallery Publishes Two New Catalogs of Art with Essays by Ric Kasini Kadour
On March 7th, 2009, West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park released two catalogs of art with essays by Kasini House’s Ric Kasini Kadour.
Craig Mooney: Works on Canvas features the essay "Craig Mooney and the Dramatic Moment" by art critic Ric Kasini Kadour in which he explores how Mooney applies a form of minimalism in his paintings to connect with the viewer.
Helen Shulman: A Catalog of Recent Paintings features Kadour’s essay "Helen Shulman’s Lyrical Abstrations" in which he documents the artist’s expert use of visual language to make deeply personal painting universally accessible. The essay also explores the the artist’s work as a contemporary expression of Lyrical Abstraction.
The catalogs are being published in conjunction with an exhibition of Mooney and Shulman’s work at West Branch Gallery, Stowe, Vermont, March 7-April 26, 2009. The catalogs were printed by Kasini House Printshop in Montreal, Quebec. They are available at West Branch Gallery [website] and through Kasini House Artshop [website].
ABOUT RIC KASINI KADOUR
Kadour is the former Vermont editor of Art New England and co-author of the Vermont Art Guide. Kadour has contributed writing for a number of books and catalogs; most recently: “Ethan Murrow’s America” in Ethan Murrow (Obsolete Gallery, 2008); introductory essay in John Matusz: Recent Work (West Branch Gallery, 2007) and “The Epic Journey: Paintings of Giovanna Cecchetti” in Giovanna Cecchetti (West Branch Gallery, 2007). His writing has appeared in a number of publications including Vermont Magazine, Seven Days, Seattle Weekly, The Stranger, and Salt Lake Metro. His poetry has appeared in publications such as Green Mountain Review, Limestone Circle, Bay Windows, Catalyst, and Taproot. In 2005, he released the chapbook of the poem/essay, “How to Price Your Art?” In 2006, Kadour released an artist book, Art Is Food. Kadour co-owns and operates Kasini House, a creative production company, art gallery, and book publisher in Burlington, Vermont and Montreal, Quebec.
ABOUT WEST BRANCH GALLERY & SCULPTURE PARK
West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park is an indoor/outdoor art venue representing the region’s finest contemporary artists. The thoughtful selection and exhibition of art, and a respect for artists and collectors are gallery hallmarks. The gallery provides an inviting space for visitors to experience quality art in their own way. Located aside the West Branch of the Little River, the sculpture grounds and gallery are open to the public Wednesday through Sunday. The West Branch Gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11-6 and by appointment. For information or inquiries, please contact Amy Rahn by email (amy@stowevt.net) or by phone (802.253.8943).