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U.S. HIGHWAY 82. GEORGETOWN, GA - Original Painting on Silk
U.S. HIGHWAY 82. GEORGETOWN, GA - Original Painting on Silk
"The Chattahoochee Valley includes not only the city of Columbus, GA, but the rural communities on either side of the Chattahoochee River. One of the artist's favorite paintings, this hand-made house stood empty on the road to the river - and to Alabama on the other side. The sun was setting behind the roofline of the house, sharing its sadness, and pride."
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Size: 10 ft x 4 ft (120 x 48 in)
Medium: Hand-painted with dye on silk.
Subject Matter: Architectural Landscape
Type: Fiber
Weight: 1.0 lb
Price: $3,000.00
Creation Date: 2015
Collections: Discovering the Chattahoochee Valley
"Columbus is alive with the dreams of the people who live here and the people who visit. I am fascinated by the town of Columbus, and find endless enjoyment in exploring the area. The Chattahoochee Valley - with its long history, incredible depth, abundant natural resources, and lively community - provides a wealth of inspiration for an artist.
The river is a constant presence, always moving, powerful yet calming. The rail lines cross the town, river, and country, and the streets of downtown Columbus are flat and straight, creating sightlines I have only experienced out west. The water towers, mill stacks, and church steeples punctuate the sky with a beautiful grace. During my time there I marveled at the clear blue sky and at the setting sun as it lit up the water tower at Broadway and Front Street. Watching it illuminate the town, I was dazzled by that reflected light, and tried to capture it in my own way. It has been my honor to create 11 images of the Chattahoochee Valley for the Museum.
This opportunity is a life’s dream, an incredible opportunity to share what I saw with you, and I did not take my task lightly. Limiting myself to 11 works was extremely difficult - I have many more I can see in my mind’s eye, and I hope one day to bring them into being."
Exhibited at the Columbus Museum exhibition 2015-16, Columbus, GA for the commissioned site-specific installation: "Discovering the Chattahoochee Valley: Silk paintings by René Shoemaker “
Exhibited at the Lyndon House Art Center, Athens, GA “Call and Response: Judy Bales and René Shoemaker” 2018
