I can only imagine what Frances Glessner Lee would think of an exhibit at the Smithsonian Renwick Gallery devoted entirely to her and her Nutshells Studies.
Actually, I can imagine. She would think, great, it's about time. People need to know the importance of the art of observation in criminal investigations and how forensic investigation needs high standards, protocol and procedures. But then she would probably inquire to when the Nutshells would be returned to their home so they could be used for their intended purpose - to train detectives to be better at their jobs.
If you haven't been to the Smithsonian Renwick Gallery to see Murder is Her Hobby - you must go before the end of January 2018. Because if you don't see the Nutshells there, you will likely never see them in person again. They are just too fragile to travel again, so once the Nutshells are safely back at the Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner - there they will stay.
The exhibit is nothing short of phenomenal. The curator Nora Atkinson and conservator Ariel O'Connor are brilliant and Frances Glessner Lee would very much approve of the work they did on the exhibit.
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| Frances Glessner Lee documentary filmmaker Susan Marks (L) with Renwick curator Nora Atkinson (R) |
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| Barn Nutshell photographed by Frances Glessner Lee's great granddaughter - Gail Batchelder |
I've been lucky enough to go to the exhibit twice. Once to screen a special "Renwick Cut" of our film on Frances Glessner Lee. See trailer below. It was thrilling to have a special screening just for the crowd at the Renwick Gallery. And my filmmaking partner and I would love to show it to the world but first we need more funding to put the finishing touches on the film. Please be in touch if you want to help!
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