September 4, 2012
The Fox and the Bee
Drawing by Amy DoverUsing only graphite pencil, Amy Dover has attracted attention to her work throughout Great Britain. Her art has been widely exhibited and has inspired thoughtful and introspective articles in the media there. She focuses on animals, often depicting the dark side of their enduring battle against man and civilization. While many of the articles written about her art explore this aspect, what strikes me in this drawing—and in many of her others—is how she integrates faithful renditions of her animals into completely separate compositions of unusual shapes. Amy Dover’s studio is in Newcastle upon Tyne. See more artwork on her website. Posted September 4, 2012... This content is for subscribers only.Join NowAlready a member? Log in here
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FBI Probes Actions of Connecticut MFH
According to an Associated Press report, on July 11, the FBI raided the Bridgewater, Connecticut Town Hall for, among other records, documents relating to a trust fund established in the 1920s to benefit the town’s needy. Until recently the fund has been controlled by the town’s First Selectmen of nearly thirty years, William Stuart, MFH of the Fairfield County Hounds. Critics accuse Stuart of channeling disbursements to friends and allies. Stuart, who has kept development at bay in his rural town has often come up against controversy over his methods. He accuses those enemies of spreading falsehoods to investigators. One in particular, a lawyer, has, according to the AP report, been stymied in his efforts to build a house on mountain ridge-top property that he purchased near Stuart’s home and kennels. One Bridgewater resident interviewed gave Stuart credit for his preservation efforts, while acknowledging that his tactics might be bold at times. Click for Michael Melia’s Associated Press article in boston.com. Posted September 4, 2012
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