The artwork of three winners in The Rescue Mission’s Fourth Annual Art Collection Competition 2009 was featured at an artist reception held at “2nd Helpings Gallery” on Saturday, March 6. Music was provided by Dan Chitwood’s band.
“Feather” Photography by Barry Wolfe, “Spring at Creekside” Pastel by Mary Anne Meador and “Mama’s Boys” Acrylic by Sally Mook were selected by Curator Taliaferro Logan, Director of the Olin Gallery at Roanoke College as three of six winners in the competition. There were 65 entries. A different curator judges the competition each year. Artwork of the remaining three winners will be featured in next month’s artist reception.
Wolfe lives in Roanoke and has worked as a periodontist since 1974. His interest in photography dates back to dental school. Having been an active professional photographer since 1987, Wolfe does all of the digital printing for his pieces and enjoys displaying a bold composition and details in order to show form and color. He has participated in several art shows in Roanoke as well as one-man shows throughout the country. “I golfed seriously for several years and was formerly a tour tournament golfer. Last year I quit playing golf totally and now focus more on photography,” said Wolfe. I enjoy doing the “small parts of big pictures,” he added.
Meador, a retired nurse, has resided in Roanoke since 2007. A member of the Arts Council of Blue Ridge, Bold Knob Artist Group and President of League of Roanoke Artists this year, she has taught several pastel and art workshops throughout North Carolina and Virginia. Meador enjoys using different media and is an “avid plein air painter.” Landscapes, city and beach scenes are her favorite subjects. “Participation in the Permanent Art Collection Show is an opportunity to share our artistic gifts with a very special group of people, sharing a positive moment of inspiration which celebrates the human spirit. I am impressed by the work that is done by the Rescue Mission and positive outcomes experienced by those receiving assistance,” remarked Meador.
Mook, a Blacksburg resident, is a retired nurse and has been painting seriously since 1990. She enjoys using a wide range of media to paint almost any subject and her inspiration comes from her imagination on real-life subjects. Her work has been included in collections throughout the United States as well as in several foreign countries. She has been a winner each year in the Rescue Mission’s Art Collection Competition.
Ongoing and Future Activities and Events:
• The deadline for entering the Rescue Mission’s Fifth Annual Permanent Art Collection Competition 2010 is March 29. Entry forms are available in the 2nd Helpings Art Gallery. Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• “2nd Helpings Gallery is a collection point for those who would like to donate art supplies to Blacksburg High School. Contact Gallery Manager Rosalind Stanley for more information.
• Artist Reception on Saturday, April 10, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., featuring “The Guitar Player” Acrylic by Olivia Kershaw Smith; “Bernie 220” Watercolor/Collage by Rosanne Moon and People’s Choice Award, “Vietnam Memorial” Pastel by Vikki King. Music presented by Mark Walsh and his band.
For additional information, visit www.rescuemission.net or call (540) 343-7227.
