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INTENT and the Artist Behind It
For nearly two years the work's 333 incan- descent light bulbs will at first spell the wordINTENT but then slowly lose their message as they randomly burn out one by one. Right now, however, all Wade wants is a burrito, so we set out into a flawlessly sunny day with my husband Marc and Allison Carswell, who keep 13FOREST on course. Finding Mexican in a college area? It's the easiest thing Wade will do for the next few weeks.
Make it better
In two of the stark black-and-white prints in Daniel Embree’s exhibition at an Arlington gallery, a man kneels, praying, searching. Shoulders are bent, body folded.
In the two remaining pieces in the display, Embree depicts a man in a suit, but this time he’s standing straight, adjusting his bow tie, celebrating with a glass of champagne.
The monotypes tell the story of a life not lived long, yet full of transformation. Six years ago, Embree was a student at Brigham Young University in Utah, a lifelong Mormon desperate to rid himself of his attraction to other men. Now he is living in West Newton with his husband, who also graduated from BYU. And his work, which explores his transformation, is attracting attention.
Artist's work explores transformation
Daniel Embree's monotypes tell a story of transformation. Six years ago, he was a student at Brigham Young University in Utah, a lifelong Mormon desperate to rid himself of his attraction to other men. Now the artist is living in West Newton with his husband, Michael Barber, who also graduated from BYU.
As Seen in Improper Bostonian
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Image: Solaris Bell, Maryalice Johnston, silkscreen, gouache on paper, 25" x 20"
As Seen in Improper Bostonian
Image: Red Bird 2, Taleen Batalian, oil, encaustic on panel, 10" x 10"