Painting Donated to Memorial School

The Memorial School Community will have the pleasure of enjoying an original work of art each day as they pass through the lobby of the school.  Upton resident, and parent of a Memorial School student, Scott Joseph recently delivered a painting, titled “Bus Stop”, which was painted by his mother Marlene Joseph.  The painting is a donation from the Joseph family and will take its place of honor in the entrance way of the school.

 

The artistic works of Marlene Joseph, a prolific artist and teacher, are represented in numerous private collections and galleries throughout the United States and several foreign countries, including Africa and New Zealand.  Her paintings represent a wide range of style, techniques and subject matter, which won frequent awards in New England art exhibitions.  Her sympathetic treatment of poignant subjects enchants the eyes and often evokes an emotional response.  “Sunday Morning”, a nostalgic definition of a quiet New England village was selected as a cover for the well-known New England monthly publication- “Yankee”.

 

Marlene began her art education as a child, and continued her studies through the Pittsburgh Institute of Fine Art.  Professionally, she held painting classes for both adults and children at her Studio & Gallery in Brockton MA for over twenty-years.  Marlene also taught painting at Stonehill College in Easton MA.  Her gifted talents and professional interest in art took many forms, including- studio teacher, club lecturer, art workshop demonstrator, volunteer teacher of underprivileged children, art show judge, art association president and officer, to name just a few.

Marlene is now a retired artist, living on Cape Cod, and still enjoys painting at home and on her annual trips to Ogunquit and Wells Maine.  Marlene has grandchildren who are attending Memorial School.