The gamecock. (Columbia, S.C.) 1908-2006, December 05, 1979, Page Page 9, Image 9

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WsFSGMfFSM Blue uonunuing our discussion on regional artists from last week, we now find ourselves at the Columbia Museum of Art for two shows. Probably the best known local artist, Blue Sky, has compiled a collection of his recent paintings in a show entitled, Nights. And USC t n oi ? pruiessur uunars dirazcuns ana free-lance photographer David Lackey have combined efforts in a photo-essay on minature golf as a cultural phenomenon. Blue Sky, best known for his 1975 mural, "Tunnelvision", is cer tainiy tne most popular and successful artist on the regional level. Such popularity is due primarily to the mural, yet it is something Sky obviously enjoys and nurtures at every available opportunity. His opening for the Nights show, jtffl m^M H I Blue Sky's 'Tri 1/1 v ~ HAMMERED GOLI EARRING SAL 100'S TO CHOOSE FRO All 1/2 OF! ^ ll<> *? ^ > n^'l ^"^?l < I ,^jrfa mr ifli J I I IS I BYJ^MG 5 i You are cord j to attend a rc Mr. Jama | poet in resid I I Jniuersitu of S \ vV ^ ^ Friday, De 12 to 2 and 5 University of S 5 rvjn it ii K i i ^ j Russell I louse ( 5 \!t 1 >i< Key's <i| )| ?Mi.in< < in t iirwcsi work " I lie Sirrn^ih <>1 I i f poem whiten by Ml . i)i<'key ?ii ? inauguration | >lus:io< >ther |>< win 1 Numbered. isi edition?i\*?iil?il>l< $ (>iw lis| )l?i\ will be other ol Mr I I I Or turiher inloim.ilion ronl.x | 4I< Hi. ?"? ?' <1^11^ < II O n ?ll ? II I Sky I which was more of an event than ii one usually associates with such 5 formalities, had Sky in the middle a of the crowded gallery busily signing autographs and passing t out posters. In an adjacent room, a a video documentary explained his r past triumphs, and at the front r counter, one could purchase a bit n of the "old tunnel" to enjoy in the v privacy of your own living room. Ii Such a media blitz, with all of the g crowds and diversions, was o probably the best way to handle i: the opening, for the work itself could certainly not generate such t excitement. ( r The fact of the matter is, that c once me crowas snumea oui ana f the dust had settled, left in their \ stead were simply a number of ? medicore canvases that were not j \ I p to Myrtle Ii UNBEATABLE I 14 K. COLD I SALE 0 l AT I .E | JEWELRY M | WAREHOUSE EH H 290S PLATT SPRINGS RD I | west cola 9 til 6 Mon-Sat I 5 dic Kev j 'ialkj invited fr^r /v^v^piiv/i ? j vyi > Dickey, 1ence at the oath Carolina cember 7 i ' 3 to 4:30 | outh Carolina j lookslore i )/) Green Street j .irks ihr puhlit <iiion oi I us j elds." This book (ont.uns the 1 id kmc! .il PirsiHrni c.iiici s ( is. l< >i si^ninM s<> < ><? 1 )n key's works l Mrs Winilrrd kmy^ <>' 777 i 5 > #ti ru ? n J || ven particularly well crafted. I ^ould this really be the same arist, that less than five years ago, reate?d such a refined and deeply mmmmtmmmmm llusionistic mural as "Tun- ?iclvision"? I There are so many discrepencies M J ind contradictions in this ... ollection of work, that it is a near (' mpossibility to sensitize either iky's direction or sensitivities into I iny type of cohesive package. Take for instance the work enitlorl "Qrvnoto " Thic 1WVM, UV/IIUVU . A lllO 1 1^11 md dark oil fully captures the nystery and mood of a still pond in eflected moon light. The nebulas \ ClOUT. lature of the forms contrast icp wonderfully with the flicker of L3IOUS( ight upon the water. It is a work of Q\A/^o?i: ;reat sensitivity, and in my v Jv v pinion, the most persuasive piece I )l"OSS I n the show. c^L-irt Contrast this then, with the large oKlllS ruck tacked on the North wall, All | and believe me, "tacked" is the t ight word). Picture if you will, a onstruction of rope, canvas, mudlaps and real taillights (lighted); ,.:aU nt ? ttt? ni/tr i 1 j ? " vim Dbur. arwi in ooia leners icross the top, and NIGHTS im- I >rinted upon each mud-flap. Yuck! I M.?su-r? h.i Vhat an atrocity! Could this really lave been executed by the same irtist who painted "Sonata"? Such ? See Aesthetics, page 10 Miill! Iclip coupon 2 SAVE 25? H | Coupon good for H ? 25C off regular price of ia a Hot 'n Juicy Single. ^ ^ Offer expires December 15, 1979 H $ ^ 5 i m 5 i m m% m i^ivii^i^^ gj^ ^^^B^BBjj^.;Sc^^^:: ;i:. JjHMSI9K Clip the coupons ai Big Savings Good at Wendy's in Columbia, S.C. WENDY'S HAS SIX CONVENIENT <f| LOCATIONS IN COLUMBIA. 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