Washington’s Morristown Winter, 1779–1780 2023 marks the 90th anniversary of the establishment of Morristown National Historical Park as the first historical park in the National Park Service. To celebrate this anniversary, the Morristown National Historical Park commissioned the photo-artist Xiomáro to document the architecture of the Ford Mansion and the Jockey Hollow site “to reintroduceContinue reading “At Home with George”
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Exhibit by Xiomaro on Permanent Display at Morristown National Historical Park
A new rotating photography exhibit is now on permanent display at Morristown National Historical Park’s Jockey Hollow Visitor Center to celebrate the park’s 90th anniversary, its rich history, and the legacy of the American Revolution. The collection of images was created by Xiomaro, who has worked with the park as an artist-in-residence. The celebration alsoContinue reading “Exhibit by Xiomaro on Permanent Display at Morristown National Historical Park”
Xiomaro’s New England Trail Photographs on Exhibit at the Connecticut General Assembly
The New England National Scenic Trail, a solo photographic exhibition by Xiomaro showcasing the Connecticut portion of the historic hiking route, will be on view April 3 to 14, 2023, at the Connecticut General Assembly’s Legislative Office Building located at 300 Capitol Avenue, Hartford. A selection of over 40 large prints will occupy 250 feetContinue reading “Xiomaro’s New England Trail Photographs on Exhibit at the Connecticut General Assembly”
From Landscapes to Streets – a Weir Farm Artist’s Journey
For the past decade, Xiomaro has been creating photographic collections for the Connecticut Forest & Park Association, Weir Farm National Historical Park – where he has served as its Visiting Artist – and other organizations. The work culminated in a photo/history book he authored with a foreword by Senator Joseph I. Lieberman. Although the artistContinue reading “From Landscapes to Streets – a Weir Farm Artist’s Journey“
Rediscovering Morristown National Historical Park
Morristown National Historical Park (“MNHP”) celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2023. o lead the commemoration period beginning in 2022, the National Park Service commissioned the nationally recognized New York artist, musician, and author Xiomaro (pronounced See-oh-ma-ro) to create fine art photographs of the park’s key features.
The Suffragents: How Women Used Men to Get the Vote
March is Women’s History Month, and 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granting women the right to vote. The movement to win voting rights for women (commonly known as the women’s suffrage movement) had its roots in Seneca Falls, New York, at a convention heldContinue reading “The Suffragents: How Women Used Men to Get the Vote”
Sunning Cormorant
Spring is in the air and my thoughts rested on this photograph I created during a month-long residency at Florida’s Big Cypress National Preserve. I was there for the month of March, which is particularly mild in Florida. Yet, this cormorant seemed to be beckoning the sun and the transition to a warmer season. BeingContinue reading “Sunning Cormorant”
Attic Clock
Don’t forget that on March 8, all the clocks will “spring forward” for daylight saving time. The time will move ahead by one hour and we’ll lose an hour of sleep. But we’ll gain extra sunlight and the pleasure of knowing that spring is near – it arrives on March 19 to be exact. TheContinue reading “Attic Clock”
White Glove Prints – This Tuesday
Happy New Year. Coming Soon.
Logo by Luke DeLalio. Portrait by Barbara Cittadino.