Vermont artist Valerie Hird has traveled the Middle East and Central Asia for 25 years. Her paintings explore cultural mythologies and Western icons.
A sampling of her work will be on display at McGowan Fine Art from Tuesday through March 24 called “Dreaming of Another World, Nomadic Reflections.”
Eastern nomadic tribes primarily communicate visually and have a rich history of textile production. Hird’s refined watercolor style, mastered from her days as an archaelogical illustrator, reflect the textiles and stories she viewed.
The art in the exhibits dates back to the 1990s and her exploration of cultural mythologies from East and West, some of which are dissappearing in a globalized world.
Hird will give a talk “How Did a White Girl Get Here: Living With the Nomads of the East” on March 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
McGowan Fine Arts gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Viewing is free and open to the public.
For more information, visit mcgowanfineart.com.