About SPOKE Gallery:
The medicine wheel, originating from a Native American tradition, is also referred to as Sacred Hoop. The medicine wheel represents the sacred circle of life, its basic four directions, and the elements. It is a symbol of balance, symmetry, healing, and oneness. “It teaches us that all lessons are equal, as are all talents and abilities. Every living creature will one day see and experience each spoke of the wheel and know those truths. The Medicine Wheel is a pathway to truth and peace and harmony. The circle is never ending, life without end.”
SPOKE’s philosophy and values are deeply entwined with that of the medicine wheel. We too believe that every person has talents and abilities to share with the world and that, through art, they can unlock them. By participating in the art—whether that’s creating the art, experiencing the art, or taking a cultural action in response to the art—we believe that community members are taken on a transformative journey that helps them gain a deeper understanding of themselves, of others, and the overall human condition. This is the phenomenon of art. It engages all people (the creator and observers) in dialogue and takes them to a place of endless possibilities.
Artists of all disciplines are interested in starting a new dialogue about the role of art in culture. Over the years, art has come to be seen as a commodity, not an essential part of everyday life. Art is so much more than that though—it helps individuals access the hidden world of thought, feeling, and meditation. It is a tool that draws humanity together, guiding people towards a greater understanding of self and the overall human condition.
Spoke Gallery is an innovative new program that seeks to act as a hub for artists of all disciplines who want to join the conversation. We realize that many artists lack the networks, support, tools, and/or resources to progress the dialogue forward on their own. By creating a network and space dedicated to redefining the role of art in culture, we hope to provide a support system and home for artists, so that they can grow, learn, and put into practice this exciting and significant concept.
Gallery and connected events are free and open to the public
SPOKE Gallery visits are by Appointment Only
Please email at least two days in advance – [email protected] or call 617.315.7318
SPOKE Gallery Presents:
Independence Day : A work in progress
Photographs by Sylvia Stagg-Giuliano
September 9th thru Friday, October 25th 2024
Reception: Wednesday, September 18th from 6-8pm
Hybrid Gallery Talk (Zoom & in-person): September 18th, 7pm
Please visit www.spokeart.org to register to attend the Gallery Talk via online/Zoom
(Zoom link/info coming soon)
Gallery Hours by Appointment (Please email at least two days in advance- [email protected])
Spoke Gallery is proud to present a solo exhibition by Sylvia Stagg-Giuliano entitled, Independence Day- A work on progress. Sylvia has been working as a commercial photographer, visual storyteller, and digital artist for 40 years. This is not the first time Spoke Gallery has had the honor to show her work. Sylvia was one of the exhibiting artists in Spoke Gallery’s 2013 02127/02210, an annual summer exhibition which also featured the work of Ibrahim Ali-Salaam, Nathan Fried-Lipski, Vanessa Irzyk, Jacob Kulin, Andrew Newman, Christine Vaillancourt and work by the late Bill Frew and Joyce McDaniel. The summer annuals ran from 2012 to 2019 when Spoke Gallery was located at its much larger K Street site. These exhibitions highlighted the breadth of talent South Boston is so lucky to have in its two zip codes. Sylvia still lives and works in South Boston’s zip code 02210. … Read more >>
PREVIOUS SPOKE GALLERY EXHIBITS and ARTISTS
Ecology begins with…
A group show of small works that call attention to the ecosystems we live in.
Exhibiting artists:
Kathleen Bitetti, L’Merchie Frazier,
Kate Gilbert,
Eric Grau, Henrietta “Queen” Hodge,
Susan Krause, and Esther Premkumar.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Boston Cultural Council, a local agency which is funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, administrated by the Mayor’s Office of Arts, Tourism, and Special Events. It is also supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.