Petroglyphs Along the Erie Canal, Part 2

The graphic and pictorial works of artist Terry McMaster are currently on display at the Little Falls Public Library in the Albert Trask Community Room and will remain there until August 29th.

Terry grew up in Central New York and received a BA in Anthropology from SUNY Oswego, studying primarily indigenous cultures, history, archaeology, and art history. His primary concern has always been seeking out and recognizing beautiful, sacred, and symbolic forms as expressed in the culture and especially in the material culture of all peoples, and in recognizing the sacredness of Nature. His attention turned to fine arts, and he attended Munson-Williams-Proctor Institute School of Art from 1979 to 1981. In 1987, he received a Master’s in Library Science from Syracuse University, followed by a Master’s in Social Work from Syracuse in 1993, specializing in family systems and art therapy.

The streams of culture, history, art, and psychotherapy began to flow together, and were integrated by studying and practicing Jungian-based depth psychology and dream interpretation, and in the creation of painted and digital imagery that can be mysterious and strangely beautiful. His photographs are often mistaken for paintings, and his paintings look like shamanic dreams. He has spent many years teaching expressive arts and using the arts to help people suffering from mental illness and addictions. He recently traveled to Europe to experience Stonehenge, visit the ancestral land of the MacMasters in the Scottish Highlands, and to the Dordogne of France to spend five days exploring the cave paintings and engravings of that region. He lives in Delmar, NY.

A reception will be held on Friday, July 18th, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. It is free and open to the public. You are welcome to come and meet the artist.