Summer Issue of Venü Magazine

I’m so excited about this issue of Venü Magazine. Knowing how difficult it is to be in the publishing industry these days, I have to take my hat off to Tracey Thomas and her staff. The amount of work that goes into creating a magazine is certainly a labor of love. Venü issues are not only available online but the beautiful print editions, with their satin sleek covers, are wonderful to hold and read. Many people tell us that they keep past issues as collectables. Additional thanks also goes to Nichole D’Auria for always making my stories (and all the stories in Venü) look so gorgeous with her layouts. And thanks to the editors who make our stories so much more readable and grammatically correct.

For this summer issue of Venü Magazine, my article on the work of artist Betsy Silverman graces the cover. This is the second time I’ve interviewed Silverman and like the first interview, I’m still inspired and impressed with her eye for architectural perfection and attention to detail. Silverman creates highly detailed and vibrant scenes of Boston using only carefully curated and cut pieces of paper. All from recycled magazines. Not a single brush stoke of paint nor a hand drawn line exists in her work.

The story opens:

Boston’s Betsy Silverman Makes the Cut

“What defines a successful artist? Is it the amount of sales she makes, the way her work resonates with gallery goers, or perhaps just being able to reap the satisfaction of creating work that is unique and innovative. If any, or all, of these elements describes artistic success then Betsy Silverman is enjoying quite a ride.

“Having first met up with Silverman back in 2017, I found the Massachusetts artist preparing for an exhibition at the Concord Center for the Visual Arts. This summer sees her enjoying an explosion of opportunities, some international attention, and a website displaying mostly sold art. 

“What’s all the fuss? A closer look at Betsy Silverman’s work reveals more than what you think you see.”

Read more on Silverman’s work.

Other contributions to Venü’s summer issue include my piece on Strolling SoWa – Boston’s Art District (found on page 22 using the above link) and one of my photos from Provincetown, Summer’s Start, selected for the issue’s Venügram. To see more of my photography from Provincetown, head over to my most recent post, Time Away On The Cape.

Thanks for reading everyone!

Lisa Mikulski is a freelance writer and photographer based in Boston, MA. Available for print or online publications. Editorial, features, content development, and creative. Please contact me here.