Artist Abbie Read has announced the opening of a solo exhibit called “Reading and Writing” to be held at the Frank Brockman Gallery in Brunswick during the month of September.

In addition to a number of works from recent years, the exhibit will feature Read’s ongoing project called “Library” which is a 40-foot long, wall mounted mixed media assemblage consisting of parts of discarded books, altered books, handmade artist books and found objects. Other works in the exhibit are collages and other constructions using discarded books. The exhibit will run through Sept. 30 with an opening this Saturday from 5-8 p.m. The gallery is located on the third floor at 68 Maine St. in Brunswick and open from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Read has exhibited her work throughout Maine, Michigan, Massachusetts and Vermont as well as abroad in Doha, Qatar as part of the Art In Embassies Program. Her work is in private collections throughout the country. She lives and works in Appleton. To learn more about Read’s art look for the article “Collector’s Items” in the September 2017 issue of Down East Magazine or go to abbiereadartist.com.