Whimsical art on display

SHARON — The Sharon Historical Society & Museum has announced the opening of the next exhibit in Gallery SHS, works by the Kent artist Tomas Savrda, to be held at the Sharon Historical Society & Museum Art Gallery until May 10. The public is invited to attend the artists’ opening reception on Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m.

Savrda is known for creations that are both charming and whimsical, but distinctly edgy and thought-provoking. Constructed from wood, tin, stone, and found objects, his masks, mini stage scenes, and free-standing kinetic sculptures look like they have tumbled from some 19th century cabinet of forgotten toys. Some are meditations on memory, innocence and isolation; others are traditional folk stories filtered through dreams.

Savrda was born in Czechoslovakia, and worked as a graphic designer in Prague and the United States before focusing full time on his art. A portion of all purchase proceeds will support the Sharon Historical Society & Museum’s mission.

Gallery SHS is in the Sharon Historical Society & Museum at 18 Main St. in Sharon. Museum hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and by appointment. For more information and directions to Gallery SHS, call 860-364-5688. For information about the Sharon Historical Society & Museum, visit www.sharonhist.org.