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R A P I D R I V E R A R T S
be mine valentine
To The Heart
Love, in its true
form, embraces
all aspects of its
subject. Painter
Jenny Boudreault’s
love for her
own subjects is manifest
in her precise and sensitive
portrayals.
Describing her own
work, she says, “Whether
one chooses to
conceal his past or put it
on display, he wears his
experiences, recorded in
each wrinkle, every scar.
In my paintings I explore
the individual experiences
that have shaped my subjects.” Applying
india ink to richly grained wood panels, and
overlaying a veil of color and visual texture,
Boudreault lets the viewer feel as though
one is seeing beneath the skin, into the heart
and true meaning of the life she captures.
With passion so much in evidence,
Jenny’s work is a perfect way to begin the
Valentine’s weekend with a reception on
Saturday morning, February 13, at Black-
Bird Frame & Art. Meet the artist, new to
the Asheville area, and savor her work while
sipping coffee and enjoying some Valentine
treats (best shared!). Be one of the first 14
visitors to bring a snapshot of you and your
Valentine, be they a lover, parent, child or
best friend, and BlackBird will reward you
with a free 5x7 frame, professionally fitted
Wallflower No. 2, mixed media on
panel, 18"x24", Jenny Boudreault
with your photo.
BlackBird’s gallery
on Merrimon Avenue
features the work of
25 local painters and
artisans in diverse media
and styles. Gallery manager
Phil DeAngelo is
dedicated to showcasing
the rich local talent that
abounds in this area.
“I’m particularly pleased
that we have the opportunity
to offer Jenny
Boudreault’s work. She
expresses herself fully, with excellent
beautitechnique,
and portrays
her subjects in an innovative manner.”
IF
YOU
GO:
Valentine’s Weekend
reception for new artist
Jenny Boudreault, Saturday,
February 13, 10 am – Noon at
BlackBird Frame & Art. Show
dates: Throughout February.
BY PHILIP DEANGELO
BlackBird Frame & Art is an independent
art gallery and custom frame studio owned
by Pat and John Horrocks and located at
365 Merrimon Ave. in Asheville. A second
frame studio adjoins their workshop at
30 Bryson Street, just north of Biltmore
Village, across from Kinko’s.
DANNY SCHMIDT TO PERFORM AT THE NEWLY RENAMED
Skyland Performing Arts Center
The Absolute Theatre
Company’s home
has a new name
– Skyland Performing
Arts Center. The
historic Skyland Hotel has
been a mainstay and beacon on
Hendersonville’s Main street
since 1928.
In 1989 the old ballroom
and lobby was converted into
an intimate movie theater
called Skyland Cinema Arts
by Jimmy Northington. In
2006 the building was turned
into the Blue Ridge Performing
Arts Center. New owner Kate Brighton
purchased the business in 2009 with the
intent of bringing back the Absolute Theatre
Company.
“One of the first things I wanted to do
was change the name.” Brigthon said. “I
wanted to go back to the Skyland moniker,
Danny Schmidt,
“Best new song writer in
the last fifteen years.”
~ Sing Out Magazine
but was convinced that people
identified the arts center with
the new name. What I found
was that people coming from
out of the area ended up at
Blue Ridge Community College.”
The total changeover of
the name and website will
take a few months, but Brighton
feels it will make a ence in identifying the space and honoring
differthe
tradition of the building.
IF YOU GO: Valentine’s Day with Danny
Schmidt, February 14, 3:30 p.m. Tickets
$15/18. For more information call the theater
box office Tuesday-Friday 12-5 p.m. at
(828) 693-0087, or visit www.brpac.org.
6 February 2010 — RAPID RIVER ARTS & CULTURE MAGAZINE — Vol. 13, No. 6