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Special to the Rappahannock News
“The Three R’s” exhibit currently on view at the Packing Shed Gallery in Washington accomplishes several things, most notable of which is an opportunity to see at one time a group of unusual works by artists who are clearly not in competition with one another.
In addition, we can see for the first time in years Rex Slack’s works that renew our knowledge of this thoughtful and skilled worker. No matter what Slack turns his hand to, he produces something moving and beautiful.
There are several of his nostalgic, miniature constructions of mobile homes and a country store. Each detail of the living arrangements of people who must settle for a mobile home reminds us of the choices poor people resort to and how important “home” is. The discriminating care brought to bear here shows us how to delight.
Slack’s other work, drawing, paintings and more, arouses feelings that come from diverse directions, all reflective of a person of both humorous and profound emotions.
Rene Ruffner’s concentration on scenes in pool halls takes us to a world only some of us have experienced but all of us unconsciously integrate into our understanding of our nation and its interests.
Beginning at the turn of the century, George Bellows, Edward Hopper and many others, including “documentary photographers” turned their attention to the more or less everyday American scene, often with ironic or satiric purposes.
Ruffner’s pictures of intent pool players don’t make comments beyond the interest the subjects bring to their playing, introducing the question, “Where does the play stop and a professional skill take over?”
A most stimulating picture, however, is a profile portrait of a player seated, obviously watching others in
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