Artists’ Talk

The Westport Library Sheffer Room tonight was the venue for a colorful artist-to-artist discussion in conjunction with Michael Brennecke’s current exhibit, “TERRAIN, Paintings & Drawings by Michael Brennecke.” Brennecke (l) discussed the evolution of his work in a talk with fellow Westporter, photographer and graphic artist Miggs Burroughs. Brennecke, a lifelong resident of Westport, grew up here when, according to Brennecke, “you couldn’t throw a stone without hitting an artists studio.” After graduation from Staples High Schoo,l he attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and received a BFA from Tufts University. Brennecke said his ongoing exploration of color and texture was greatly influenced by Paul Klee and Jean Dubuffet. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com