WINCHENDON — The Beals Memorial Library in Winchendon is hosting an art exhibit featuring the paintings of the Millers River by Tom Kellner through Nov. 10, with a reception for the artist on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Tom Kellner lives on the Millers River in South Royalston. His home sits sheltered by the trees, on a hill overlooking the river. Nearer the river bank is an old barn which serves as his studio. It is here that he does his creative work, turning out sculptures, making living works of art out of simple natural materials: wood, marble, granite and limestone.
His uncomplicated, straightforward approach to his art belies the depth of his education, a degree from Holy Cross and a Master’s in Fine Art from UMass Amherst. His 25 years of teaching at the Worcester Museum, Anna Maria College, and Fitchburg State University, might be the only giveaway. Here, he works with students on the fundamentals and skills of drawing, sculpture and studio art.
Kellner has also done ice sculpture for the towns of Worcester, Greenfield, Northampton and Orange, and as commissioned by the Worcester Art Museum.
The Beals Memorial Library is located at 50 Pleasant Street. For more information call the library at 978-297-0300.