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January 13,
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To everyone who has
written here: We--Josh, Toby, and I--just today
discovered this Guest Book! And I wanted to write and
thank you for your kind words about our dear Chris.
While his death has left an enormous emptiness in our
lives, your memories help us to savor his great gifts,
his devotion to art and to his students and friends, his
prodigious intellect and of course his humor,
gentleness, and his sweetness. We are deeply grateful
that this particular man was at the center of our lives.
That reality is the one thing that hasn't changed. Thank
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Sherry Horton
(Unionville, CT ) |
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January 7,
2005 |
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Our brother has fallen.
Chris Horton, for more than forty years the intellect,
moral compass, and keeper of our combined righteous
indignation, was a fellow founder of what became, The
Factory Five...Knaus, McLean, Bengtsson, Robbins...and
Horton. Nurtured each "Thursday at Wick's"...our
collective friendship was incalculable...his loss to
us...the same. I called him, Orso, "bear" in Italian -
and why not! Too, I teased him about being educated at
Amherst College..."What sort of a school is THAT for an
artist??" Were he not the very archtype of a feeling
thoughtful artist..I'd have NEVER joked with him like
that... Besides, who'd mess with a guy called,
"Orso!"
Brother Dave Robbins. |
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David Robbins
(Granby, CT ) |
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January 7,
2005 |
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"I'd love to hear what
Chris Horton would have to say about this" has been an
elemental part of my life for the past 23 years.....and
counting. I was given the gift of being one of his
students during the mid-80's, and further graced with a
continued correspondence and cherished friendship. I
think of him often, and always have, and will invariably
continue to do so. I am grateful to have known such a
brilliant and giving person. |
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Laurann Szpak
(Goshen, CT )
lszpak@att.net
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January 7,
2005 |
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I always looked forward
to Chris's work in
the faculty shows at Hartford. As
a young
artist, to witness Chris's combination of
intellectual prowness and emotion proved
to be
an invaluable experience. Thank-you. |
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Andrew
Prayzner |
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January 7,
2005 |
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I was deeply saddened
to learn of Chris' passing. Chris was certainly the
strongest advocate of "play" in art and life that I was
priviledged to meet. And for that gift I will forever be
grateful. |
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Charles Dube
(East Longmeadow, MA ) |
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January 6,
2005 |
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I still think about
this man , every day.I loved him very much, he was never
afraid to speak his mind, he educated me better than
most.rest well dear friend. |
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Gregory Nangle
(Philadelphia, PA )
gnangle@technician.org
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January 6,
2005 |
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I will always remember
Chris's kindness, generosity and wisdom. |
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Ian Pitcher
(Royersford, PA )
ipitcher@technician.org
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January 5,
2005 |
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I was one of Chris's
students 1993-1997 at Hartford Art School. Chris
inspired me to become a teacher. I have him to thank for
much of my development as a teacher and artist. |
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Jessica (Russo)
Perry (Maplewood, NJ )
bluelavaart@yahoo.com |
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January 5,
2005 |
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Chris Horton was a
brilliant professor. He had such an impact on my life
when I was a young art student studying under him. I
will never forget his fire and cutting edge intellect. I
am blessed to have known him.
My condolences and
love goes out to Sherry and the rest of his
family. |
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Mitch Rosenberg
(Lowell, MA )
BeatVideo@earthlink.net
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January 5,
2005 |
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Chris was a teacher and
a colleague of mine at the Art School. I learned so much
from him over the years, I can't begin to assess the
impact he has made in my life. His enthusiasm and
intellectual rigor was contagious and his generosity, a
wellspring. We will all miss him dearly. |
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gene gort
(collinsville, CT ) |
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