The Koussevitzky Art Gallery (theatre lobby near the box office) is open to the public and offers exhibits by professional artists from the U.S. and abroad. Several shows are mounted each semester. In addition, student art work is exhibited in the Koussevitzky lobby throughout the year.
Monday – Friday
9 a.m – 5 p.m.
Theatre lobby
During March, the Koussevitzky will feature the work of artist Sean McCusker.
Living in the quiet town of Becket, MA, Sean McCusker has developed a kinship with the solitude of the hilly landscape around him. Focusing this in his artwork he develops striking surreal landscapes full of color and mystery. The subjects of his paintings, although abstract, are reminiscent of the lone hero from film; confidently standing against the world yet yearning for the security of a home just over the horizon.
Sean's paintings are made up of roughly thirty thin, transparent layers, each one adding complexity. As the layers are carefully worked up the composition's forms and colors become more contrasted, more dramatic. The translucent layers create a glowing composition of dark shadows suspended in light.
Contrasted by the stillness of the scene, drama unfolds as cascading shadows heavily contrast the colorful landscape. In his words, "I wanted to capture that moment of intensity just before or right after something extraordinary happens; that sense of either surrender to the inevitable or relief after a hard-fought battle." This internal struggle, expressed through bold contrasts and rich color, lies at the heart of his work. Even in his monochromatic drawings, his frenetic linework charges the scenes with hidden dramatic tension.
Sean's work can be seen in exhibits throughout Berkshire County. To learn more about his work and upcoming exhibits, .
