My name is Scyrus (pronounced “Cyrus”). I grew up on a farm owned by my family located in Monroe County with the nearest town being, Holy Grove, Arkansas. My father was a farmer and my mother was an elementary, home economics school teacher. The beauty of nature, streams, forest, wild animals, domesticated animals, crops, vegetables, flowers, farm still life, education, town and city still life, worship and family members were the visual portraits that I saw every day.
I attended Philander Smith College, in Little Rock, Arkansas, with a B.A. in Philosophy and Religion and became a minister. I did not take art, but I did take some music lessons. I became interested in art as a hobby in my old age and in retirement. Now, it is my professional interest. I am self-taught, but I have taken workshops in person and online with other professional artists who have assisted me in developing my skills.
I have a deep interest in art, which is inspired by a love of nature and the things that surround us. Through my drawings and paintings, I am able to express and share what is important to me and to others in everyday life. I mainly do this in the realism art style, but my surreal and abstract art also accomplishes this.
I work mainly in Soft Pastels, but a substantial amount of my work is in Colored Pencil, Watercolor & Watercolored Pencil, Graphite, Charcoal, and Mixed Media, which includes Acrylics and Oils.
December 18, 2022: Alicia Elkort
Alicia Elkort is a poet, writer, and Life Coach. Her poems have been nominated thrice for the Pushcart, twice for Best of the Net, and once for the Orisons Anthology. Her first book, A Map of Every Undoing, was published by Stillhouse Press in October (2022), and her work has appeared in numerous journals and anthologies. She lives under the New Mexican sky where each day she is renewed by the still-life of blue and cloud. For more info or to watch her two video poems: Alicia Elkort Poet
December 18, 2022: Jenn Givhan
Jenn Givhan is a Mexican-American and indigenous poet, novelist, and transformational coach from the Southwestern desert and the recipient of poetry fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and PEN/Rosenthal Emerging Voices. Jenn is the author of five full-length poetry collections, most recently Belly to the Brutal (Wesleyan University Press), and the novels Trinity Sight, Jubilee, and River Woman, River Demon (Blackstone Press). Her work has appeared in The New Republic, The Nation, POETRY, and many others. Follow her at jennifergivhan.com.
Mila’s Illustrated Stories and Owen’s LEGO Collection
Check out the collections on display in the Children’s Room!
In our flat case, Mila shares her illustrated stories. Mila is in the 1st grade and she loves to make books! Topics include Mila’s favorite sea creatures, and a book about things she loves.
In our wall case, Owen shares his LEGO creations. Owen is in the 1st grade. His LEGO collection includes a triple-decker bus and a speedboat!
Stop by the Brookline Village Children’s Room to see these amazing collections! And sign up for a slot in our display cases here!
Brookline Whist Club
Our local history librarians have arranged a display of materials from our special collections highlighting the Brookline Whist Club. Whist is a card game that is the predecessor to bridge: it is played with one deck of cards with 4 players divided into 2 teams. Patrons who want to learn more about the club will find more in our fully searchable newspaper database.
Along the Wrack Line
wrack line: A trail of debris left on the beach by the high tide.
Rebecca McGee Tuck is a fiber sculptor and a collector of lost objects. In her continuing series “Along the Wrack Line,” she transforms pieces of marine debris into works of art and symbols of hope, calling attention to the consequences of polluting our oceans and encouraging a new commitment to action.
Rebecca writes, “I began walking the wrack line as a kid with my father, attracted to the sea glass and shells like a perpetual seaside treasure hunt. I learned in time that the real treasures were not always as conspicuous. The random debris that washed ashore after spending ages enduring the ocean’s churn and grasp held more mystery for me. Foraging at the high tide water mark has metamorphosed into my passion and the catalyst for my assemblage fiber sculpture. It has also inspired me to take a more active role in the ocean’s protection.”
Learn more about Rebecca’s work at RebeccaMcGeeTuck.com, and find her on Instagram @rebeccabombshellart.
Bjorbaek & Mahoney (Daughters & Mom) Family Art Exhibit
The various art pieces were inspired from visiting magical places such as Jekyll Island, GA (sea turtles), Salem, MA (Halloween scenes), Rockport, MA and Westport, MA (nautical scenes) as well as a few of our cocker spaniel puppy (Daisy)… plus a few additional artworks too!
Kitt Bjorbaek (15 years) graduated from Baker School and is a sophomore at Brookline High School. She is on the girls varsity rowing team which inspired her embroidery piece of the Charles River.
Mia Bjorbaek (12 years) is a 7th grade student at Baker School. She has been ice skating for 9 years and will be in the Frog Pond holiday opening celebration on December 1, 2022 in Boston Common through the Skating Club of Boston.
Christine Mahoney is Kitt & Mia’s mom. She has always loved art and has a BA in journalism with a minor in Studio Art from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. She loves sailing, skiing and traveling with her daughters.
We hope you enjoy!
Artwork by Jessica
Reference librarian Jessica is always in search of new ways to express her creativity. This exhibit highlights some of her recent projects: different stages of spinning yarn, two knitting projects, upcycled metal containers decorated with polymer clay, drawing challenges from Inktober, and a painted silk scarf. Jessica has never stopped making art since her mom put a paintbrush in her toddler hand. She is always exploring how to make interesting shapes and blend colors in all possible ways.
Bella’s Doll Collection and Nico’s LEGO Collection
Check out the collections on display in the Children’s Room!
In our flat case, Bella shares her doll collection. Bella is eight years old and a 3rd grader at Pierce School. Some of these dolls were gifted to her by friends and family. Bella hopes you enjoy them!
In our wall case, Nico shares his LEGO Mech collection. Nico is seven years old and a 2nd grader at Pierce School. Nico’s friend, April, helped him set up this LEGO collection. Nico wants to design robots when he grows up!
Stop by the Brookline Village Children’s Room to see these amazing collections! And sign up for a slot in our display cases here!
Diversity in Art
The multinational members of the International Women’s Club of Boston (IWCB) are pleased to display their eclectic artistic styles through a variety of media including quilts, photography, pastel paintings, acrylic paintings, graphite drawings, and more.
With a deep interest in cross-cultural communication and friendship, the IWCB artists hail from Eastern & Western Europe, South America, Asia, and the US. For more information, please visit www.iwcb.org.
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