On Wednesday night my wife Linda and I attended an enlightening talk at the Bates Mill Atrium.
Maine artist Robert Shetterly spoke about his collection of over 270 portraits. The audience was surrounded by these works of art.
But each one is much more than that. A thought-provoking quote from each individual is inscribed onto each portrait. It is a lot to take in all at once; we have been three times … so far.
The exhibit is titled “Americans Who Tell the Truth,” and this is only the second time that the collection of portraits has been displayed in its entirety in one place — and right here in Lewiston, Maine.
And personally, I was not aware of the beautiful Bates Mill Atrium — two entire floors that work together as a wonderful and inviting space.
Thanks also to Judy Meyer for moderating this event, and for the Lewiston Sun Journal as its sponsor.
Marc Lavoie, Lewiston
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