“The Beauty We Throw Away”

You’re invited to join me for my first ever solo art show at the Harpswell Town Hall!

Opening Reception for “The Beauty We Throw Away” artwork by Erin Curren

• When: Thursday, MARCH 2, 2023

• Time: 5-6:30pm

• Where: Harpswell Town Hall, 263 Mountain Rd., Harpswell, ME 04079

• Parking: Ample free parking around the back of the building, please enter through the front of the building

• Cost: Free!

I am over the moon excited to present recent work created out of ‘throw-away’ materials such as:

coffee bags

fruit packaging

lobster claw bands

cds

plastic newspaper bags

etc.

After taking a month-long trip to Senegal, West Africa, in 2006 I was inspired to decorate my black 2005 Subaru starting on the inside, with tassels, a dashboard diva, plastic rhinestones, and its own chandelier. This grew over the years, to include painted wings, a labyrinth on the roof (for the truckers) and hood, rainbows, flowers & bees. When I had to say goodbye to my "Gypsy Crib" this fall, I turned to the food packaging and other 'throw-away' items I have always found beautiful and "The Beauty We Throw Away" was born.

In “The Beauty We Throw Away” I invite you:

to look again at the materials we toss into landfills, 

to reconsider their use, 

to make choices for the planet as a living being, on which we grow, 

to act from a place of love and unity

to pause before discounting, rejecting, or throwing away 

to ponder "How might this beauty stay?"

All artwork is for sale. Join me to celebrate on Thursday, March 2nd, or come by Harpswell Town Hall at another time to view the exhibit, free and open to the public when the Town Hall is open.

Harpswell Town Hall Hours:

Monday - Wednesday & Friday 8:30 - 4:30 

Thursday 1:00 - 6:30

Harpswell is a vibrant coastal community with many public trails to enjoy. Find a trail and enjoy the beauty of coastal Maine!