Jon Kopita: Read Between the Lines

On Saturday February 22, 4-6pm the David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village (CT) will host an opening reception for an exhibition of artworks by Jon Kopita, focusing on the playfulness of language, syntax, meaning, graphics, and identity. These framed drawings utilize lined cursive writing paper and document the artist’s meditative thoughts, observations, and obsessions. Resembling rhythmic chants or musical scores, the works are often imbued with subtle variations in spelling and meaning that lead to gentle resolutions and enlightened understanding. Mr. Kopita said, “While a picture might be worth a thousand words, I believe a thousand words are worth a picture. As a teacher, words really matter to me. My practice of making art started with trying to fit my very best longhand between the lines, utilizing lined paper that teachers used for decades to teach their students how to write cursive.” 

Additionally, The artist will have an art talk on Thursday, February 27, 5:30-7PM.