John Girouard Open House
The MWV Arts Association’s Main Street Art Gallery is highlighting the unique hot glue and crayon artworks of John Girouard on Saturday, December 10th from 12 to 4 pm with an Open House.
John Girouard, a Maine native, grew up in Auburn Maine in the late 70s & 80s. He moved to NH in the 1990s and currently resides in beautiful Silver Lake,NH. Girouard made his first piece of art with hot glue in 2001. As the years passed he refined his technique and has been indulging in creative pursuits ever since.
The work embodies an extensive study in the marriage of hot glue & crayons on canvas. This multi-functional art medium is used as paint on canvases and other receptive surfaces. In essence, his paintbrush is a glue gun and the paint is a blend of molten glue and crayons heated to extreme temperatures. This ready-made collage medium has adhesive properties enabling a wide scope of artistic capabilities.
Girouard explores social & political themes in his works as well as focusing on humanity’s connection to the natural world. Often his pieces highlight life’s contradictions and the many humorous aspects of life. His work can be seen at Main Street Gallery in North Conway or his website www.johnalangirouard.com
The public is welcome to meet the artist and enjoy the fine arts gallery. Refreshments will be served. Main Street Art Gallery is located next to Sawyer River Trading Company, behind the MET Coffeehouse, North Conway Village. For more information, call 603-356-2787
