Why True Grit?

True Grit Art Gab! Episode 5: Art Comes Alive

Dive into the vibrant pulse of Western visual art in Episode 5 of True Grit Art Gab!, "Art Comes Alive." In this episode we attempt to track the dynamic interplay between expressive and mimetic poles in Western art from prehistoric caves to 2025’s contemporary scene. The expressive track—infusing art with emotional, subjective vitality—brings paintings and sculptures to life, from Lascaux’s ritualistic animals to Banksy’s poignant murals. The mimetic track grounds these visions in realistic representation, creating a timeless push and pull that animates art’s history. Philosophical insights from Plato, Descartes, Kant, and others illuminate this dichotomy, revealing how art bridges inner experience and external truth. Key anecdotes, including the Nazis’ rejection of Expressionism’s vitality, underscore the expressive track’s animating power. Join us at True Grit Art Gallery (38 Center St., Middleboro, MA) for 'New Expressions', featuring Marshfield, MA artist Robert Hofherr’s vibrant paintings, running July 12–August 9, 2025, where the expressive legacy continues to thrive. Tune in to explore how art truly comes alive! True Grit Art Gab! Is the official podcast of True Grit Art Gallery in Middleboro, MA. https://www.truegritartgallery.com/news--events

True Grit Art Gab! Episode 4: Ways Of Seeing

In Episode 4 of True Grit Art Gab!, we explore the intense, transformative ways artists perceive the world, capturing light, color, and emotion in their work.“Ways of Seeing,” delves into the aesthetic vision of painters like Vincent van Gogh, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Kerry James Marshall, alongside philosophers such as Arthur Schopenhauer and Alain Locke, who reveal why artists experience reality so deeply. We spotlight our upcoming exhibition, Snapshots in Oil, by Norfolk, MA painter Michelle Quinn, opening at True Grit Art Gallery on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 6 to 8 PM. Quinn’s vibrant oils of coastal scenes and hometown moments embody this heightened perception. Join us at True Grit Art Gallery, located at 38 Center St., Middleboro, MA, to experience the art of seeing anew. https://www.truegritartgallery.com/news--events

Fine Art Photography

In this episode of our art gallery podcast, we focus on the evolution of fine art photography from its earliest beginnings to the present day. We highlight our upcoming exhibition from Gan Barber, a Lakeville, MA photographer whose solo show 'Poems Of Light' begins with an opening reception at True Grit Art Gallery on Saturday, May 10th, from 6 to 8 PM. We also highlight the unique connection to the history of photography that our circa 1850 brick and mortar location harbors. True Grit Art Gallery is located at 38 Center St. in Middleboro, MA.https://www.truegritartgallery.com/news--events

Demystifying the Abstract

True Grit Art Gab! Episode 2: Demystifying the Abstract Ever wondered what those wild shapes and colors in abstract art are all about—or why they might make you feel a little apprehensive? In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers of abstract art’s history, from its roots in 1870s Impressionism to its explosive peak with the New York School. We’ll trace the journey through Pissarro’s brushy hints, Cézanne’s structural shake-up, Kandinsky’s color symphonies, and the raw energy of Pollock, Krasner, and Frankenthaler. Along the way, we’ll explore how formalism gave artists the freedom to ditch reality and let form speak. Plus, we’ll spotlight local artist Kelly Russo, whose vibrant, layered works carry this legacy forward. Join us at True Grit Art Gallery in Middleboro, MA, for Kelly’s exhibit Elements of Curiosity, opening Saturday, April 12, 6-8pm at 38 Center St, running through May 3, 2025—all are welcome! Whether you’re an art lover or just curious, this episode will make those “weird” canvases feel a little less mysterious. https://www.truegritartgallery.com/news--events

Why True Grit?

True Grit Art Gallery, located in Middleboro, Massachusetts, is celebrating its tenth anniversary. The gallery showcases local and regional artists through solo and group exhibitions, with past shows featuring diverse media like painting, photography, and assemblage. The gallery's name, "True Grit," reflects the area's resilient cultural history, shaped by its industrial past and waves of immigration from various ethnic groups. The gallery actively promotes the rich cultural mosaic of Southeastern Massachusetts through its exhibitions and community engagement. Several featured artists are highlighted, along with descriptions of their unique styles and artistic processes. https://www.truegritartgallery.com [https://www.truegritartgallery.com]