Scylla: The Ugly Truth Revealed
An exhibition inspired by CIRCE, a novel by Madeline Miller
On Saturday, September 12th: NEA Big Read 2020 Kickoff and two reservation-only exhibition viewings from 2-2:45 pm and 3-3:45 pm.*
Space is limited, reserve your spot for one of the viewings by Sept. 11th: 508-222-2644 x 10 or office@attleboroartsmuseum.org
*Health and safety guidelines will be strictly enforced. Masks are required to enter, and social distancing must be practiced.
See additional Museum visitor protocolsat www.attleboroartsmuseum.org.
“Hawk, Circe, for my yellow eyes…”by Abby Rovaldi isan original illustration inspired by CIRCE. Pen & ink wash on paper.This is Rovaldi’s thirteenth year creating book-specific brand images for the NEA Big Read: Attleboro. “Hawk, Circe, for my yellow eyes…” will be on view during the Scylla exhibition.
Since 2007 the Attleboro Arts Museum has been an active partner in the NEA Big Read: Attleboro.
In this National Endowment for the Arts program, participants are encouraged to read the same book at the same time and extend their connection to the chosen text through local arts and culture activities.
The NEA Big Read broadens our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book.
This year the City of Attleboro will be reading the novel Circeby Madeline Miller. In response, the Attleboro Arts Museum presents Scylla: The Ugly Truth Revealed, an invitational exhibition inspired by Miller’s award-winning novel.
The book reimagines the life of Circe, sorceress of the Odyssey. To escape her lonely existence and the cruel gods of her youth, Circe seeks the company of a mortal fisherman, falls in love, and grants him immortality with the help of a magical herb.
When another nymph, Scylla, lures him away, Circe succumbs to jealousy and uses the herb to punish Scylla and reveal the ugliness within her.
Scylla turns into a six-headed sea monster who will smash ships and feed on mortals for the next thousand years. From September 11th – 18th Scylla: The Ugly Truth Revealed will appear in-gallery and online at the Attleboro Arts Museum, 86 Park Street, Attleboro, MA and attleboroartsmuseum.org
The exhibition features interpretations of six-headed, ravenous monsters.
Museum Executive Director and Chief Curator Mim Brooks Fawcett states, “The creatures depicted in Scyllaare designed to spark reflections and conversations that address emotional and behavioral “monsters” that can lurk within individuals.
The monsters on view may – or may not – have six heads and twelve legs, but they will be persistent, powerful and require taming.”
On Saturday, September 12th a NEA Big Read 2020 Kickoff and two reservation-only exhibition viewings from 2-2:45 pm and 3-3:45 pm will be held at the Museum.Space is limited due to state and local health and safety mandates. Reservations are required for the viewings by Sept. 11th: 508-222-2644 x 10 or office@attleboroartsmuseum.org.
Masks are required to enter the Museum, and social distancing must be practiced. See additional Museum visitor protocols at
Exhibiting Artists
Laura White Carpenter
Monica DeSalvo
Liz Sibley Fletcher
Ann-Marie Gillett
Ellie Huntress
Gwendolyn Lanier
Madeleine Lord
Susan Medyn
Emily Oliveira
Theresa Pedrotti
Ellen Shattuck Pierce
Nora Rabins
Lisa Redburn
Linda Rogers
Abby Rovaldi
Heather Stivison
Kerry St. Pierre
Jess Tracey
Attleboro Arts Museum
86 Park Street
Attleboro, MA 02703
Telephone: 508.222.2644
Exhibition:
September 11th –18th, 2020
Both In-gallery and online at
Gallery hours:
Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm
On Saturday, September 12th:
NEA Big Read 2020 Kickoff and two reservation-only exhibition viewings from 2-2:45 pm and 3-3:45 pm.
Space is limited, reserve your spot for one of the viewings by Sept. 11th: 508-222-2644 x 10 or office@attleboroartsmuseum.org