Dryad: Spirit of the Trees- Art Exhibition Review
Picture by Heather Hedgepeth- Thuja: Cedar Hamadryad
Last Sunday was a busy day for me since I not only visited the St. James Court Art Show, but also attended the opening reception for the new exhibit at the Huff Gallery. The current show is local artist, Amanda Matthews Fields‘, solo show at Spalding University. Fields’ latest show, Dryad: Sprit of Trees is a mix of paintings and sculptures that embrace the duality of nature and the feminine.
Picture by Heather Hedgepeth- Ptelea: Elm Hamadryad
Ms. Fields’ work has expanded from 2-D paintings to large-scale sculptures that incorporate mortar with beautiful pieces of wood that the artist has recycled from the local area. Other sculptures include the piece, Leaving, in which a leaf starts out as a simple drawing on canvas and evolves to a sculpture that sits up and eventually appears to be standing and ready to walk about from the exhibit.
Picture by Heather Hedgepeth- Leaving
Ms. Fields’ also uses her work to evoke an emotional response to such issues as deforestation and the impact of industry on our environment. Other pieces of work simply remind you of the beauty and wonder of our trees and nature.
Picture by Heather Hedgepeth
The reception was attended by various art enthusiasts and collectors who seemed to enjoy the entire collection. Ed Hamilton, the famous local sculptor, also made an appearance with his wife. Make sure you don’t miss this wonderful exhibit and come and support one of Louisville’s most talented artists.
Picture by Heather Hedgepeth- Ed Hamilton & Amanda Matthews Fields
The Dryad: Spirit of Trees show will be open until November 4, 2007 at the Huff Gallery, which is located in the library building at Spalding University. The exhibit is open to the public during normal library hours.
Spalding University
Library Building
853 Library Lane (Near the Main Public Library)
Mon-Thursday: 8am-10pm
Friday: 8am-6:30pm
Saturday 8am-5pm
Sunday 8am-6pm
More information on Amanda Matthews Fields at www.wildhoneysuckle.com
Amanda Matthews Fields, Huff Gallery, Ed Hamilton, Spalding University
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