A friend, a fellow UU, and an altogether genial person, Robert Tynes has taught art at U of NC Asheville for many years. They offer a retrospective of his work until Sept 8 in the Owens Hall gallery. A couple of friends and I went to see it last week!
Trump l'oeil is the technique of painting things so realistically that you think you can reach out and touch the real object rather than a painted one.
Helen was very pleased to learn this was the description of a painting in her home, by another acquaintance of mine who does Trump l'oeil, Brad Stroman. I think he moved to Santa Fe from Black Mountain and may have returned to the Asheville area again...will ask around. Another good painter.
It was a most enjoyable visit, though the parking situation on campus was stressful. And that was before students and faculty returned from summer break!
"Robert Tynes has been painting professionally for over 30 years. He has held over 25 solo shows and been included in over 150 group exhibitions. Tynes is currently Professor of Art at the University of North Carolina, Asheville where he has been for the past 24 years." Per his web site...but he retired a few years ago due to health.
Cool exhibit and interesting art work! Take care, have a great day!
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