Stories of the Ancients
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36x60"
Acrylic on canvas
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The clay cliffs of Aquinnah on Martha's Vineyard have captured my imagination. This place is so different from other coastal areas of New England, you almost can’t believe you’re in Massachusetts when you walk on Moshup's Beach. The beautiful layers of reds, pinks, ochres, whites, peaches, blacks, and gray colors are all there in the clay.
During my artist's retreat here, I learned that the layers of clay represent an amazing geological history that is studied by geologists and archaeologists. This site also reflects the cultural history and beliefs of the Wampanoag, who have lived here for more than 12,000 years and who continue the legacy of stewardship, preservation, and education at Aquinnah.
Prehistoric glaciers shaped these cliffs, which erode with continual exposure to the elements. The Cliffs of Aquinnah were declared a Natural National Landmark in 1965 by the National Park Service.
I was honored to have been asked to show this original painting and two others depicting the cliffs at Highfield Hall and Gardens in Falmouth, Massachusetts for their summer 2023 exhibition. End to End: Cape and Island Artists and the Land was a curated show of works by contemporary artists exploring the topography and geological history of this region of Massachusetts.
Acrylic on canvas
Roll over image to see finer detail.
The clay cliffs of Aquinnah on Martha's Vineyard have captured my imagination. This place is so different from other coastal areas of New England, you almost can’t believe you’re in Massachusetts when you walk on Moshup's Beach. The beautiful layers of reds, pinks, ochres, whites, peaches, blacks, and gray colors are all there in the clay.
During my artist's retreat here, I learned that the layers of clay represent an amazing geological history that is studied by geologists and archaeologists. This site also reflects the cultural history and beliefs of the Wampanoag, who have lived here for more than 12,000 years and who continue the legacy of stewardship, preservation, and education at Aquinnah.
Prehistoric glaciers shaped these cliffs, which erode with continual exposure to the elements. The Cliffs of Aquinnah were declared a Natural National Landmark in 1965 by the National Park Service.
I was honored to have been asked to show this original painting and two others depicting the cliffs at Highfield Hall and Gardens in Falmouth, Massachusetts for their summer 2023 exhibition. End to End: Cape and Island Artists and the Land was a curated show of works by contemporary artists exploring the topography and geological history of this region of Massachusetts.