Art New England – Contemporary Art and Culture Magazine

From the Publisher – Hope and Change

Yes, it can. And so can your art. Art is an extension of our voice. Art changes the world every day. It heals, argues, questions. It conveys passion and love, fear and rage. It speaks for us when we lose our words. Art rocks like Stevie Nicks singing her women’s rights anthem “The Lighthouse” on Saturday Night Live earlier this month. It celebrates like Maya Angelou’s “Phenomenal Woman” which I re-read recently. It connects us through amazing conversations like those I had with artists, writers and colleagues at Inner Space Fine Arts where we honored Art New England’s 45th anniversary—empowered by Elise Freda’s latest work. Her metallic florals reminding us of the strength beneath our fragility.