BRATTLEBORO — The exhibit spaces in All Souls Church Unitarian Universalist in West Brattleboro are hosting Stu Copans' annual exhibit of papercuts and other artwork with a “peace” theme through the end of October.
Images in this show, as in previous years, are paper cuttings containing the word “peace,” in English, Arabic, or Hebrew.
The cuttings have been inspired by a range of sources, including Copans' work with children at the Kids for Peace Camp in Guilford this summer, brass lanterns in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City, flowers, trees, oriental carpets, and designs on the tiles of Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan's (c. 1489-1588) many mosques.
“I am increasingly aware of the disastrous effects of wars and regional conflicts on children,” Copans says. “While the focus of the show is on peace and the importance of working to help it come about at all levels-internally, in our relationships, in our communities, our country, and in the world-I have displayed, throughout the show, small excerpts focused on the effects of war and displacement on children, as well as a sampling of prayers for peace from a variety of religions and countries.”
The exhibit is open for visitors during worship services and other public events in the building, as well as 1 to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, when the church office is open, or by appointment.