Monday, August 4, 2014

LITTLE BLACK BOOTS



Coming up August 9th is the Buffalo Society of Artists Open Members Show. This year’s exhibit is at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site on Delaware Avenue. In honor of ‘Teddy,’ I’m showing ‘Little Black Boots’.  This assemblage combines a discarded baby photo, acrylic paint, and my photos of abandoned houses. It’s framed with recycled wood.

This photo reminds me of my grandfather who believed that all children should wear little black boots. Perhaps because the terrain was so rough 150 years ago? Perhaps they produced strong ankles? Who knows? Anyway, Theodore Roosevelt wore them too! Here’s a picture of TR as a boy plus another vintage picture of children of that era.

The Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site is at 641 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY. There will be an Opening Reception on Saturday, August 9, 2014, from 3 until 5 PM. The exhibit will be on view until Monday, September 8.  The TR Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. On Saturday and Sunday, it will be open from Noon until 5 PM.

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