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By Rene Ruffner
Rappahannock News Writer
The art of Emily Kinnier and Tucker Hill is on display at the Middle Street Gallery until Oct. 29. Their show, "Two Approaches to Landscape," is worthwhile and of high quality.
Tucker Hill, a local asset since 1991 when he moved his press and studio to Madison County, has been making monotypes of northern Virginia since 1985. These monotypes are one-of-a-kind prints made by painting an image on a smooth acrylic sheet and then transferring the image to paper by running the acrylic sheet through a press with the paper held laid on it.
Emily Kinnier, a Richmond artist with a history of successful shows, was first heralded by the French press in a 1963 show of "Art Moderne " and has been very collectible since. Kinnier also works to some extent with monotypes, though she also mixes her media, combining collage, oil pastels, paints, and graphite.
To the art: Kinnier and Hill are each exhibiting 14 works, and the 28 pieces work well together thanks to a uniform presentation and a compatible economy of style.
Tucker Hill's "H-5; Route 643 1 1/2 miles west of Etlan...," is a monotype of the morning sun bursting up along a tree line, lighting the tips of grasses, and illuminat
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