VT Edition: Artist Philip Godenschwager

Tuesday, 01/05/10 1:57pm

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The Art Of Action Project highlights the people of Vermont and the state's working landscape and its natural beauty. Artist Philip Godenschwager created colorful, cartoon-like pieces that include several carved from urethane foam and covered with acrylics, that ask the question, "How does Vermont continue to grow while preserving what makes it unique?" An exhibit of the work is on display this month at the Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury. He spoke with VPR's Jane Lindholm about his art.

Art of Action is a collaboration between the Vermont Arts Council, philanthropist Lyman Orton and Janice Izzi.

Vermont Edition is featuring a series of reflections by artists whose work is touring the state as part of the "Art Of Action" project.

The project highlights Vermont's people, its working landscape and its natural beauty. Art Of Action is a collaboration between the Vermont Arts Council and philanthropist Lyman Orton.

The work of the ten artists is on display in January 2010 at the Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury.

Here are a few photos of the artists and their work.

Photos: Jeb Wallace-Brodeur

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