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Photo Re-cap of ‘The Ars Moriendi Project’ Art Reception

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Fifteen fantastically unique and artistically rendered plastic resin skulls were all in a row and on full display at ‘The Ars Moriendi Project’ Art Reception, which was curated by ArtVenue. Some skulls were transformed into fossils of deep sea creatures and some shimmered with gleamed with beautiful metallic paint. There were skulls with menacing glowing eyes, ones that grew sky-high, and others with tediously hand-painted designs. It was rewarding seeing people leaning in close, getting level with the artwork and taking time to look at each piece. Artists happily shared their inspirations and indulged in compliments and admiration for their work – it was certain each skull was someone’s favorite. The night was an immense success!

Here are the artists who participated in the event and designed extraordinary skulls:

Check-out the photo re-cap of the art reception!

 

We definitely look forward to the next ‘Ars Moriendi’ Art Reception – we can’t wait to see the next batch of artistic masterpieces!

 Happy art’ing, friends!

‘The Ars Moriendi Project’ Art Reception

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-by, Lex McDermott

“The Ars Moriendi, or ‘art of dying,’ is a body of Christian literature that provided practical guidance for the dying and those attending them. These manuals informed the dying about what to expect, and prescribed prayers, actions, and attitudes that would lead to a “good death” and salvation.”[1]

ArtVenue and Dustri.al present ‘The Ars Moriendi Project‘ Art Reception at Middlesex Lounge in Cambridge, MA. The are over a dozen plastic resin skulls that have been at the mercy of very talented local artists, each of whom was given full artistic freedom to do with theirs anything they wanted. Come to the opening reception to see each spectacular outcome – the skulls will be on full display for admiring and purchase.

The Ars Moriendi Project
Middlesex Lounge
315 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139

November 7, 2011
8pm-10pm
21+

Artists: Bethany Shorb (CyberOptix), Matt Walker (Dead Presidents), Lex McDermott, Kyle Brandse, Halley Jaye, Ryan Denman, Citris, Casey Desmond, Aaron White, Paloma Cabrera-Lustig, Dan Vidal and more!

Stay for ‘CULT’ and dance the night away!

Click on the following press-release and, if you please, note the interactive option you’ll need to snip away and bring to the event:

Happy reception and art’ing, friends!

1. DuClow, F. Donald.  ”Ars Moriendi.” Encylopedia of Death and Dying. Retrieved November 3, 2011, from http://www.deathreference.com/A-Bi/Ars-Moriendi.html.