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Maine Veterans Art Gallery
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This Art Show, themed "UNITED", asked Veteran artists to explore qualities that unite us, as individuals, and as a nation, as we emerge from this global pandemic.
The show is a collaboration between the Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services and the Bangor Vet Center - Vet Centers provide individual, group, couples, and family
counseling to eligible veterans with highly trained counselors dedicated to seeing veterans through challenges that come with managing life during and after the military.
For questions and comments about the show, or if you would like more information about Vet Center services, please contact Ritchie.Pelletier@va.gov or at (207) 947-3391.
About the artist
Annie (Annette) Bachman, is a small town artist currently living in Pittsfield, ME. She grew up in Rockland and graduated
in 2004. She joined the Maine Army National Guard and left for basic training after graduation. She deployed to
Afghanistan in 2006-2007 doing construction projects around the country. She has served in several rolls and is still a
member of the Maine Army National Guard. She was chosen as the modern female for the Women's Veterans
coin/plaque in 2007. She enjoys art, kayaking, hiking, spending time with animals. She is married and has one son,
along with her dogs, cats and rabbits.
Title: Night Howl
Description:
Being in the military can be hard. This painting represents the night howling, the time where you can scream if you need
or call out for help or even just to scream with your buddies. We may feel alone at that time but one of our fellow
veterans hears your call. Uniting as a pack and bringing everyone together.
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Artist: Annie Bachman
Title: Curious Cow
Description:
Animals seems to unite people on all different levels. Most people think of dogs or cats but I have always had a love for
cows and other farm animals. They bring people together to take care of them, and love on them.
Artist: Hezekiah Baker Jr.
Title: A coming back together
Dimensions: 16" x 20"
Medium: Oil
Description:
This Painting was inspired by Covid-19, and how so many of us were separated from our loved ones
during such a horrible time in our lives. I created this painting to portray to the viewer a sense of hope
and joy, and the uniting back together with our loved ones on the beach as the sun was setting in the
background. To me, this is what love, joy, peace and unity looks like in the eyes of the American
people, a coming back together with loved ones after a long time apart. This is the American dream.
Artist: Jax Guay
Title: Flying Colors
Size: 16" x 20"
Medium: Pencil
Description:
This is a recent piece in Tribute to Pride. Its Flag shape and liquid directional presentation support freedom. The colors
of the rainbow spectrum mean complete inclusiveness. The "spots" are relative to individualism in a cohesive and
supportive environment.
Artist: Jax Guay
Title: Who
Size: 8" x 10"
Medium: Pencil
Description:
This piece takes the shapes of an Owl and a Duck. It represents vision, strength and connection in nature. The
collaboration and fluidity of our world is genius. I respect our Earth and her/his gifts continuously.
Artist: Jax Guay
Title: Bucket List
Size: 12" x 15"
Medium: Pencil
Description:
I made this piece a few years ago for my Sister. The three feathers to the left are an ode to our heritage. The Bucket is
full of life and nutrients. It spills into the varied shapes, colors and directions of a fulfilling and creative life.
Thank you very much for thinking of me for your beautiful project. I am short with my comments because I believe more
is said by my audience.
Artist: Jeremy Drews
Title: Nobody Likes You
Size: 48" x 24"
Media- Acrylic, Spray paint, glue, and googly eyes on foam
Description:
This piece is reflective of our shared experience of struggling through the isolation of the pandemic and the striving for unity and connection.
The bottom layer of the painting includes negative self-statements that can be so derisive and harmful.
Superimposed overtop those words is a self-portrait of the artist working to manage and overcome those thoughts and become more of his true self.
Artist: Jeremy Drews
Title: Hands With String: A Study
Size: 19" x 30"
Media- Graphite on smooth Bristol board
Description:
Three hands are united with a piece of string and the belief in the importance of helping hands.
Artist: Jeremy Drews
Title: Windblown
Size: 19" x 24"
Media- intaglio print
Description:
We are united in our love of nature and using this opportunity to get back outdoors and celebrate.
Artist: Terry
Title: The Owl
Description:
Terry shared that he is an avid canoer and lover of nature. Terry loves being outdoors and often encounters wildlife
when he is out hiking or canoeing. Terry built the frames for all three pictures, using parts of one of his old canoes.
Artist: Terry
Title: The Wolf
Description:
Terry shared that he has a fond memory of seeing a big black wolf in
the wild, when he was in the Yukon, heading to find a place to put his canoe in the
water, when all of a sudden they came up on this black wolf standing beside the
road. The wolf just froze and didn’t move. Terry states that seeing wild life,
especially those animals that manage to stay out of sight, like wolves, gives him a
good feeling; “It felt natural” “the way it should be”
Artist: Terry
Title: The Log Cabin
Description:
Terry used to build log cabins and lived in one for a while, so he
said that it just felt very natural to paint one. While Terry states, that a lot of his
other picture/paintings, usually are inspired by photos, books, or other pieces of
art; this log cabin picture, came from his memories.