‘Mingled Musings’ show opens April 7

Musselman’s colorful paintings on display through May 6

FALLS VILLAGE >> In April, the David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village, CT will feature the exhibit Mingled Musings by local artist Ken Musselman who is known for his anthropomorphic scenes of animals just being human.

A reception with refreshments will be held on Friday April 7 from 5 to 7pm and the exhibit will be on display through May 6. This event is free and open to the public. For more information about the artist or to inquire about sales, contact the library at 860-8247424, drop by at 63 Main St in Falls Village, or visit huntlibrary.org.

Musselman, a contemporary folk artist and Falls Village resident, was born and raised in a suburb of Cleveland, OH. As a teenager, he took Saturday morning classes at the Cooper School of Art. Otherwise, he is a self-taught artist. In the US Navy his talents were acknowledged after he painted murals in the base’s public spaces — he was given work illustrating technical manuals. Ken’s artistic talent has served him well as a working artist including designing beach t-shirts, ads and commercial catalogs, and his own work in prints and cards at kenmusselman.com.

Musselman paints in his home studio at the Falls Village Railroad Station. On his easel at any given time, you may find a rustic barn scene or wild animals at a pondside picnic, someone’s favorite island bar, vintage automobiles in a scene of Jacobs Garage in 1958 or a pop culture icon. Armed with pen or brush, Ken goes each day where his musings take him.

Musselman’s work can be seen at kenmusselman.com. Sales from this exhibit benefit the David M. Hunt Library.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Pond Party, acrylic, by Ken Musselman.