Monday, November 7, 2011

Bo Bartlett


Looking through the November issue of ARTnews, I came across a full page add for 
Bo Bartlett at the Dowling Walsh Gallery in Rockland, Maime. Bo grew up in Columbus, Georgia, just as I did. I don't remember him then, he was younger than me. I was, in fact, the same age as his older sister, Sandy, whom I did know. Because of this hometown connection, I have loyally followed his career. His hauntingly beautiful realist paintings are at once both familiar & mysterious.



Not only is he an accomplished painter of note, but he has also distinguished himself as a filmmaker. In 1986 he made a documentary film about the life & work of one of his mentors, Andrew Wyeth, called Snow Hill.

In the short film below, illustrated with his beautiful art work & family photos, Bartlett, shares, in his own words, his life experience as an artist. I really believe whether one is familiar with his work or not, you will appreciate the beauty of this film. It is worth watching!

7 comments:

  1. Thank you, Sally. That was beautiful, sad, and intense. I'd not seen his work, which is also beautiful and intense.

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  2. Thank you for posting this, Sally. I love it and will watch it again!

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  3. Sally,I haven't come across this artist's beautiful,sensitive work before.
    Thank you for the introduction!

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  4. All I can say is...WOW! What an amazing film. What an amazing artist. Thanks. Pops

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  5. Thanks for the intro,Sally!
    Shall watch it more when I get home~

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  6. I am so glad that you all found this as touching as I did. Thank you so much for stoping by!

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