Today my cousin and I went to see an exhibit at the NC Museum of Art: To Take Shape and Meaning – Form and Design in Contemporary American Indian Art. I’m fond of both traditional and contemporary Native American art and have seen a lot of it over the years. This was a small but well-curated exhibition. While we were … Read More
Recycling
A growing trend is using recycled materials to create art. Think of the quilts created in Gee’s Bend with old clothes and fabric scraps. Scrap metal is a favorite of many artists, as are abandoned plastics and construction materials. Cassette tapes, CDs, old tires, books and much, much more are also used to create beautiful art and make a statement. … Read More
Alphonse Mucha — North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh
My friend Michael introduced me to the art of Alphonse Mucha when I lived in London in the early 1970s. Mucha, a Czech illustrator and graphic artist, lived in Paris and was known for his stylized Art Nouveau posters. I hadn’t seen much of his work since then. So, when we arrived at the North Carolina Museum of Art and … Read More