by Mimi Ramsdell
Walking up the old steps of Hopkinton’s Antiquarian Society one would never be able to guess how many treasures are packed into one small room. From September 26th until December 5th approximately forty regional artist’s work is on display in the exhibit “Tomorrow’s Masterpieces.” Each piece on exhibit has been approved through a jury of judges and is available for purchase.
Looking at the exhibit all at once is overwhelming. Pottery, photography, jewelry, oil, watercolors, and woodwork are only a few of the media represented. Each piece tells a story, which is one of the reasons artist Bret Minnehan enjoys the most about his art. His photography features pieces from the recently passed Kemp Truck Museum. The old cars were auctioned off a couple of months ago, seen by many as junk. “The old cars have faces,” Minnehan remarked when discussing what inspires him. Although he considers himself an amateur, his pieces are striking. Minnehan’s goal was to capture the beauty in the run down cars, which is exactly what his pieces show.
A common pleasure between artists is their approval from the jury. Both Minnehan and Mr. Bickford, another photographer featured in the exhibit, commented on how it is always exciting to receive approval from an unbiased source. Another excitement that came to Bickford is selling one of his pieces.
The exhibit is rather impressive. Each piece appears to be created with passion and care. It does not take long to walk through the exhibit and does not take an artist's eye to appreciate the work. The exhibit is open during normal museum hours and is free of charge.
