Bold and Beautiful: A Celebration of Color and Metal
Ft. King George, by Louise Hooper, oil on wood, 11” x 14”
Young Maple, by Johnny L. Evans, Jr., welded cold-rolled steel, 20” vertical (photos provided by GVA)
Glynn Visual Arts (GVA) presents the art of painter Louise Hooper and metal sculptor Dr. Johnny L. Evans, Jr., President of College of Coastal Georgia (CCGA) in Bold and Beautiful: A Celebration of Color and Metal.
The public is invited to attend a free opening reception on Thursday, September 10, from 5:30 – 7 pm at GVA located at 106 Island Drive, St. Simons Island.
Hooper and Evans have been colleagues and friends through an initial business acquaintance at the College of Coastal Georgia (CCGA). Now, in their artistic journeys, they have come together to share their expressive flowing styles in two very different mediums.
Both Evans and Hooper have been practicing their art forms in earnest for the past 20 years. Evans, who holds a PhD in Physical Chemistry, is fascinated and inspired by the contrast of symmetry and chaos found in nature.
His background in fabricating metal instrumentation eventually evolved into a passion for sculpting in steel, copper, brass, and wood. “From the rugged oak trees of my Georgia roots to the fluid elegance of coastal sea life—my sculptures translate mathematical beauty into tangible, inspiring forms,” said Evans.
Hooper is known for her use of vibrant colors. Her trademark is to work quickly in an impressionistic style while capturing the energy and motion found in everyday moments.
She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in drawing and painting from the University of Georgia and has studied under local fine artists Jeanne Szabo (deceased), Ken Wallin, Janet Powers, and others both locally and internationally. She is a co-founder of ArtTrends Gallery on St. Simons Island, and her work is represented there as well as at Oaks on the River Resort in Darien.
GVA’s Portman Gallery is open every Tuesday – Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, at 106 Island Drive, St. Simons Island.
For more information about GVA’s upcoming events, visit: www.glynnvisualarts.org.
