In the 20th century, Charles E. Burchfield took watercolor painting to an advanced stage of complexity and realization that has remained completely unique to this day. Foreshadowing Marshall McLuhan, who asserted “The Medium is the Massage,” Burchfield took command of the watercolor medium to expound his ideas about nature, humanity, sound, and the cosmos. He was not without a sense of humor, revealing in an interview: “I am often asked by people ‘Just what is your style of painting?’ I baffle them by saying ‘I hope it is strictly Burchfieldian’.”
Free with gallery admission.
Questions: Email Kathy Shiroki or call 716-878-3549.
Part of the International Center for Watercolor Lunchtime Lecture Series
Enjoy a lunch at the Burchfield Cafe before attending My Appreciation of Watercolor: A Personal View lecture series from 12:30-1:00 p.m. Watercolor presentations are held on the first and third Fridays starting October 4 – December 6 in the conference room.