Come visit the Mattapoisett Free Public Library between September 3 and September 29 to view an exhibit of oils on panels by South Dartmouth artist JP Powell. Entitled Paintings from Back Roads – Wild and Imagined Places, Powel describes his work as imaginative realism, where he creates images that have people seeing the world differently, more radiant. By using distorted perspective and selective fine detail and using observation mixed with visionary experience executed with passion and bemusement, the viewer sees miracle and enigma in the mundane. Powel has spent most of his painting and drawing time at a local marsh and a lake in Maine. Born in New Bedford and educated at Harvard, Powel joined the Peace Corps and painted for ten years before building the business Salt Marsh Pottery with his wife. He then returned to painting. Powel has participated in many shows and shown at many galleries. He has also participated in the South Coast Artist Studio Tours. He has a studio open to the public as well as a website www.yellowboatstudio.com. His work has appeared in a number of publications.