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2 |RAPIDRIVERMAGAZINE.COM | RAPID RIVER’S ARTS & CULTURE | VOL. 23, NO. 2 OCTOBER 2019 FINE CRAFT Landscapes of Southern Appalachia, a solo exhibition with Shawn Krueger BY STAFF REPORTS • NORTH ASHEVILLE Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Shawn Krueger received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Calvin College in the late 90s. His approach to painting is rooted in the American Arts & Crafts and Tonalist traditions – both based on love and respect for nature, hand-craftsmanship, and sound design. When asked what drew him to this style, Krueger says, “Their shared ethos is timeless and compelling: Create fully with your head, heart, and hand. Use natural materials. Be in tune with nature. I think to some degree, the typically warm, low-key color palette found in both genres suits my outlook and temperament as a painter.” Landscapes of Southern Appalachia will feature studio works from plein air studies Krueger did on his recent travels in and around Western North Carolina. “As far as subject matter goes, I have found myself recently enamored with the large, old-growth Tulip Poplars in the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest,” says Krueger. “While their disproportionate scale makes for compelling compositions, it’s the almost otherworldly eeriness to some of these massive trees that hold the greatest appeal for me.” “Kilmer Forest (Spring)” by Shawn Krueger, oil on Linen, 12x24 While exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains, Krueger says ‘he’s also enjoyed the challenge of depicting things such as tumbled rocks, rivers, and waterfalls. “How does one convey movement in a still image,” asks Krueger. “How do I create the roar of rushing water when a painting is inherently quiet? These are the questions that have kept me awake in the past year.” In addition to Grovewood Gallery, Krueger also showcases his work at the National Arts and Crafts Conference each February at The Omni Grove Park Inn. In 2016, he was juried into the highly reputable Roycrofters-at-Large Association (RALA), whose mission is “educating, fostering and inspiring through the continual evolution of the Arts and Crafts Movement.” As of 2019, he is also a signature member of the American Tonalist Society (ATS). IF YOU GO Grovewood Gallery Landscapes of Southern Appalachia, a solo exhibition of work by painter Shawn Krueger, from October 19 - December 31. Free opening reception, Saturday, October 19, 2-5 pm. Come meet the artist. (828) 253-7651 • grovewood.com
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