Widge: To Commemorate the 70^th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain

On Thursday, March 8, the Meadows Library in conjunction with the Gadsden State Art Department presented “One Man’s Pursuit in Excellence: A Solo Exhibition of the Art of James Green.”  The reception began at 6:00 p.m. and included a viewing of the art as well as a talk from the artist.  Mr. Green noted both the inspiration and the technique involved with his art.  Mr. Green’s art focuses on motion and most notably includes many artistic depictions of military aircraft in flight.  His discussion about the complexity involved with aerial art was wonderfully insightful.  As he stated, an artist does not have the luxury to sketch the aircraft in flight so must rely on photographs and memory, thus making the realistic aspect of his art all the more amazing.  His collection also included pieces on loan from the Fort Payne Depot Museum featuring historical depictions of the depot.

Mr. Green is a resident of Fort Payne where he has his studio.  He is a retired airborne infantryman with the U.S. Army and served in the Persian Gulf War with the 101^st Airborne Division.  He was also an Army recruiter and Range Safety Non-Commissioned Officer-in-Charge of the Range Division.  More information about the artist and excerpts of his art may be found on his website http://www.jamesgreenfineart.com/.

The exhibit will be on display in the Meadows Library art gallery until Tuesday, April 24.  Contact the library or Mario Gallardo in the Art Department at mgallardo@gadsdenstate.edu. DOF