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“Through the
eyes of the artist”
By Andrew Hai ry
Special to the Rappahannock News
Though the recent unusually warm weather seemed to accelerate the beauty of spring into one lively week, the exhibition of sculptures by Charles Flickinger and paintings by Sydney Hall in Long View Gallery serves up healthy dose of spring images that helps us savor the season.
Flickinger's sculptures of the female figure are Firmly rooted in classicism but clearly demonstrate how the artist speaks to us through their work. With its graceful pose, lyrical lines and precise proportions, the life-sized bronze sculpture, Willow, is Flickinger’s most classic rendition. This piece is paired with Gracie, a classic and dramatic composition of athleticism and balance.
These two sculptures demonstrate Flickinger’s technical mastery and his ability to gently render the elusive beauty of the human figure.
Flickinger’s work continues to evolve from his classic roots. The dynamic linear movement and subtle spiritual overtones the Moon Goddess is somewhat reminiscent of the art nouveau style.
However it is Flickinger’s delightful small studies of the female figure that are the most evocative. Emotions range from thoughtful, sad and almost anguished to joyful and content. He chooses terra cotta clay as the medium and leaves the surface textured, similar to expressive brush strokes in a painting.
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