tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post115767993943571367..comments2023-12-02T03:36:14.917-05:00Comments on Tracy Helgeson Art: Weekend PlansTracy Helgesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07510044613771862211noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-1158060172869580792006-09-12T07:22:00.000-04:002006-09-12T07:22:00.000-04:00We really enjoyed the show. And the Hopper's were ...We really enjoyed the show. And the Hopper's were amazing. He's always been one of my favorites, I spent a lot of time in college studying his work, but it was almost like seeing it for the first time again, after so long.Tracy Helgesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07510044613771862211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-1157962708741048182006-09-11T04:18:00.000-04:002006-09-11T04:18:00.000-04:00Full House looks a fantastic show - we had a Hoppe...Full House looks a fantastic show - we had a Hopper show here in the UK not that long ago, but it is an age since I've seen much Calder. I love his wit. So many moods in one exhibition - requires many visits if you can manage them, I should think.<BR/><BR/>When I was looking at Hopper oils and watercolours of buildings in New England, it suddenly struck me that he appeals to me in many of the same ways as the photographers Berndt and Hiller Becher. It's that dreamy otherworldly feeling.Olga Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10554469124546960971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-1157824535700395992006-09-09T13:55:00.000-04:002006-09-09T13:55:00.000-04:00Everytime I go to the Chicago Art Institute I alwa...Everytime I go to the Chicago Art Institute I always seek out Hopper's "Nighthawks". For me, it is one of the most beautiful pieces of 2oth Century American art.Ed Maskevichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06505691052584290449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-1157761684435798642006-09-08T20:28:00.000-04:002006-09-08T20:28:00.000-04:00Hi June, I will certainly be prattling on and on a...Hi June, I will certainly be prattling on and on about the Hoppers when I get back. I have always loved his work. I like Georgia O'Keefe but I wouldn't say she's one of my favorites. <BR/><BR/>Have a nice weekend. Sure has been quiet on the blogs this week.Tracy Helgesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07510044613771862211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-1157726132589059192006-09-08T10:35:00.000-04:002006-09-08T10:35:00.000-04:00Tracy, it's good that you'll have a break from pai...Tracy, it's good that you'll have a break from painting this weekend. As all artists know, it helps to have time away to rejuvenate especially when we're feeling overwhelmed with producing paintings for a gallery showing or for whatever other reasons.<BR/><BR/>I truly envy you though, for havng the opportunity to view Edward Hopper's work in person. He has been one of my favorite artists for a long time right alongside Georgia O'Keefe. It's always a great pleasure to read books about their lives and gaze for what seems hours at their work. But to have the opportunity to see their paintings in person is an entirely different experience. A couple of years ago I went to the Seattle Art Museum when they were exhibiting O'Keefe's work. It was a bit disappointing due to the fact they only had six of her paintings and a few photographs by her lover Alfred Steglitz. When I was in Santa Fe the new O'Keefe museum was closed for renovation which ruin my vacation. Oh well, maybe next time I'm out that way I can see the orginals. <BR/><BR/>If you could, please write about the Hopper exhibition when you return.<BR/><BR/>Have a great weekend!June Parrish Cooksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01244720332507091838noreply@blogger.com