Arts Blog
Absurd, baroque, neorealism, surreal, and bizarre are all used to describe Federico Fellini’s film style, but none of them quite capture the true essence of his films. His famous and unique style of storytelling, which was largely autobiographical, blended reality and fantasy and was so distinct that it became known as Felliniesque.
Thirty-eight students in grades 9-12 from Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford and Westmoreland county particpated in this year's show. The talent is immense, the art is phenomenal and difficult choices were made. Local artist, Johnny Johnson, generously donated his time to judge the grades 11 and 12 contestants. Those artists experienced the other side of an art show and were the judges for those in grades 9-10.
Best in Show was awarded to senior, Katy Shepard for "Roman Myths of Love" (shown above)
Paintings by Edward Russell are on display in the Atrium Gallery through February.
The paintings in this exhibit were rendered in watercolor and gouache. Most of the scenes were found near Fredericksburg. Other locations include Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Montana.
Mr. Russell retired from the US Government in 1983 after serving thirty three years as Director-Curator, US Army Engineer Museum, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
This interview airs beginning January 27.
Mary Jane Bohlen's work delights all who view it. From printmaking and papermaking to painting and sculpture there is always something new to explore and appreciate and her teaching is legendary. Before her move to Rhode Island, Debby Klein met with her to talk about her long career in Fredericksburg.
Find out more about CRRL Presents.
See works by the students of Johnny Johnson's Watercolor Workshop through January in the Headquarters Atrium Gallery.
Give them pleasure. Same pleasure they have when they wake up from a nightmare.
View photographs by John Bice through November in the Headquarters Atrium Gallery.
View mixed media collages by Bernardine Meyer through October in the Headquarters Atrium Gallery.
Artist's Statement:
Through good fortune, opportunity, and foreign travel, my art career has taken various paths.
A daughter of union organizers, Mary grew up in Greenwich Village and while only a teenager sang backup for the legendary Pete Seeger. Today, her clear, warm vocals on songs written by Seeger and Bob Dylan remind us of the softer aspects of 1960s social struggle. "If I Had a Hammer," "Where Have All the Flowers Gone" and "Blowin' in the Wind" are still favorites for youth groups.
View paintings by Brian Burgess through September in the Headquarters Atrium Gallery.
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