The Museum of Scenographic Design (MOSDO), in collaboration with Boston Lyric Opera (BLO), Illuminus & OPERA America invite you to come and enjoy our new exhibition at Midway Artist Studios, in Fort Point, Boston.
Beneath the experience of a live performance is a world of enriched artistry that often remains unrevealed. Our new exhibition,‘SCENOGRAPHERS’ delves into the intricate and captivating worlds of renowned designers John Conklin and Franco Colavecchia, peeling back the layers of their creative processes, offering a rare glimpse into the foundation of scenographic design and artistry.
Visitors are invited to explore an immersive array of their original drawings, renderings, models, notes, and documents. These elements are the essential ingredients that breathe life into the grand visions we witness on stage. Interactive projections and animations vividly unfold the journey of creation, offering an immersive experience that brings the process to life.
Conklin and Colavecchia each have a long and deep history with opera, with their innovative designs transforming the visual landscapes of countless productions. Having been instrumental in shaping each of their own ways stories are told on the operatic stage, blending traditional elements with modern techniques to create immersive, evocative environments. Both have collaborated with leading opera companies around the world including the Metropolitan Opera; the New York City Opera; Boston Lyric Opera, Glimmerglass Opera; Opera Theatre of St. Louis; Santa Fe Opera; Seattle Opera; and the opera companies of Houston, Dallas, San Diego and LA Opera. They have each left an indelible mark on the art form and inspired generations of designers to push the boundaries of scenography. Their contributions have not only elevated the visual experience of opera but have also deepened the emotional impact of the performances, making them integral figures in the evolution of operatic design.
The exhibition is presented in at Midway Artist Studios & Boston Lyric Opera; Gallery, Opera & Community Studios, thru September 22nd, 2024, 9am to 7pm.
A reception will be held on September 12, 2024 at 5:30pm.
The exhibition continues in New York in partnership with OPERA America,
September 17th 2024 thru Summer 2025.