In Celebration of MHS Class of 1958

In Celebration of MHS Class of 1958

A Tribute and Celebration

We were the class of 1958, members of the Greatest Generation as well as children of the Greatest Generation. Born in 1940, we are also called members of the Traditional Generation.

Our childhood, post World War II, "was the best of times . . . it was the age of wisdom . . . it was the epoch of belief . . .it was the season of Light . . . it was the spring of hope . . . we had everything before us . . .we were all going direct to Heaven . . . ." (A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens.) At least, that's the way I felt about it. We were truly blessed.

- Ouida Tomlinson -

This blog is a place for 1958 graduates of Meridian, Mississippi, High School to stay in touch, post their news, items of interest and photographs.

CLASS OF 1958 MEMORIES (Click to read all posts relating to sports, honors, graduation and other memories of our class in 1957-58.)

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Thursday, July 31, 2008

GEOMETRY AND EXPRESSION


Here are 3 works from my current art show at Cobb Gallery in Birmingham. The found-object piece SOUL BIRD is made from welded pieces from the junk yard. I used horseshoe nails for claws, an old jack for a foot and leg, pitchfork for wings, large washers for eyes, etc. I used to have lots of fun making these, but am now making paintings; they are lighter and easier to load! The large painting BLACK STRIPE, a diptych, is acrylic on shaped boards. The smaller one FLOATING TRIANGLE , a southwestern design - is a shaped canvas with found objects under the canvas to shape it and also some glued on top of the canvas and painted. I still like found objects!

4 comments:

John Chancellor said...

Very interesting. I think that is what art should do ... awake our interest and imagination.

David N. James said...

MA,

As we've discussed, I like your stuff. You are clearly drawn to geometrics and have a keen sense as to how to use them to create interesting art in both mediums: sculpture and paint. You're being modest here. Put up the link to the 8, or so, additional pieces at myartspace,com.

Adding photography skills to your repertoire presents you as truly a multi-talented woman. Plus, there's that "poke sallit" component, too. I'm sure Harry and your children admire momma.

Jinny Curran Walz said...

Martha, Lyle also loves to work with "found objects," or what Judy J calls junk! You must talk to her about her assemblages; they too are quite interesting and creative.
Your many expressions move my sense of wonder.

Martha Markline Hopkins said...

I appreciate all of the positive comments. At your suggestion, David, I have posted more of my paintings on the blog from myartspace.com.