Please stop at Faces on Main Street in Northampton and join local artist Megan E. LaBonte in welcoming the holiday season to the Pioneer Valley on December 5th, 2008 for the unveiling of a fantastic, magical miniature installation. Megan's work will be on display in a festive parade that will truley capture the imagination and hearts of many. Exuberantly inspired by the bizarre fashion and artistic-cultural phenomenon of Burning Man, Megan has created a series of work entitled "Burning Girls" consisting of over 70 handcrafted dolls and art objects. This instalation is a litteral mini wondreland packed full of fun fashion and celabration.
Megan is a long-time resident of and well-known character in Northampton, known for her hula hooping and performance art as well as her collage and mixed media installations. She has been showing her distinctive art creations in store windows for over a decade.
The opening night of this display is on Dec 5th. There will be a viewing of the window between 7:00-7:30. Questions for the artist? Megan will be there to converse about her work. A specially designed ramp will afford children an up close view. Hot chocolate and chai will be served on the street. Children and parents alike will relish in the visual imagery of this a prolific group of miniature fashionistas and handcrafted dessert divas.
Come the Holiday season in Northampton residents and visitors alike excitedly anticipate the holiday displays. Viewing the December Faces window has become a Northampton tradition of its own. You will not want to miss this Sassy, seasonal celebration!