Off the Wall
Off the Wall
Art Goes On
originally published September 26, 2001
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True story: Monday September 10, the day before the terrorist attack, an artist friend of mine sold a beautiful drawing. It was in many ways a picture of hope: A lone man on the streets of New York looks up to behold the Twin Towers. A jet plane is passing overhead, representing perhaps an escape from the City, or passage toward future possibilities. The lone figure contemplates in silence, gazing up at the sky.
Should the person who bought that picture hang it now, or hide it away? When he or she agreed to the exchange with the artist, that artist was assured a few more paid bills, a few more days of food in the fridge. Surely that's a good thing. But has the artist's vision of hope been irreversibly defiled? Or can the beauty of that picture still ring true - still offer consolation, maybe the memory of what should still somehow become? Support for the arts always suffers when the economy is uncertain, and the economy reflects our national confidence, or lack thereof. Find a way to reclaim and reinvest in beauty, and in hope, the next time you see something lovely that speaks to you.
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EYE OF THE BEHOLDER: "Repeater: Repetition in Fiber." A national juried fiber exhibit chosen by Athens' own Pattiy Torno appears at the Signature Shop & Gallery in Atlanta, through October 12. This is a terrific collection of fiber and fabric works from the traditional to the 21st century, including the award-winning "Envelope Squares" by Mary Frances Reymann, and everything from art quilts to wearables and weavings. Athens resident Elizabeth Barton and several other Georgia natives are also included. Make the worthwhile drive. Located at 3267 Roswell Rd. NW. For info, phone (404) 237-4426.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR: "Fiber: New Angles" at Roswell Visual Arts Center and Gallery, November 11 through January 22. Nationally-known Georgia fiber artists Patsy Eckmann and Vita Marie Lovett are included in this show of works by the Focus Study Group; as well as Barbara Thurman Butler, Pat Farr, Judy Simmons and Pat Stettler. 10495 Woodstock Rd, Roswell. For information call (770) 594-6122. ALSO: Georgia Quilt Council Annual Fall Convention, October 13th from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Valdosta, Georgia. Ricky Timms, guest speaker. Lowndes County Cultural Arts Center. Call Pat Hitchcock for more information, at (229) 244-4197; or call the Valdosta Visitor and Convention Bureau at (229) 245-0513.
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