The Coral Gables Times

Thursday, May 25, 1961, page 5 (of 24)

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Art Times

By Robert S. Hurwitz Oils, watercolors, sculpture, ceramics, drawings and jewelry. Of the 330 works submitted, 143 works were accepted and are now on display at the Lowe t Gallery 9th Annual Members Exhibition. You'll appreciate most of the works, be confused with some, and resort to head-scratching with others. As usual in a members' show, viewers are driven to guess the works that are good and the works that are hung as "artistic payola" for ranking members of the gallery. This show, as others in the area, produces a miserable affront to the art scene in the ratio of works by women (81) to those of the men (43). In most cases the ratio comes from quantity rather than quality. The exhibit in general is good, in some areas excellent. In exposing new names and works, it's better than most ows. Good judgment was used in awards, tremendous effort in arrangement and hanging mechanics. "Anniversary Flowers," by Norman Koski, greets you at the entrance. This oil is an original approach to an old theme handled in a modern way. A happy palette of color and a carefree brushstroke make this painting come alive. 'April '61," a non-objective by Dorothy Frances Driscoll, using mixed media projects expressive forms and is thoughtfully executed. Interest areas are alive and tightly held together by freely-applied black cassine. "Blue Abstract Red," an amusing title for a well-planned oil painting by Mark Gwynn. A good example of abstract art with a message. E. E. Ulman gets credit for recording some Florida history visually with "Hurricane." Congratulations for opening your eyes to the subject matter all around us. The tempest of the storm is captured in the painting's antagonistic play of shape and line. Until you read the name you probably won't recognize "Family Group" by Tony Scornavacca. Using more thickly laid-on paint applied with a palette knife, a departure from his usual style is evident. "Ceremonial Object" by Julio Micheli is perhaps the most decorative color blast in the show. He reds and magnetas flip your head and magnetize your senses. "Paris," by Gloria Connan, connects with an outdoor scene. The pattern of red umbrellas is engrossing. The sculpture, and ceramics portion of the show is in every sense inspiring. Most entries show supreme effort and originality. Our ceramic masters in Miami continue to earn my keep-it-up respect.

OPENING THE MAIL

EDITOR: Where are the stamps for India? Was it because my name was incorrectly used; or because my telephone number (HI 3-3754) was not given; or because it was not clear that cancelled rather than new Commemorative and larger denomination U.S. stamps are hoped for? I cannot believe that there is not a single person in this area who is interested in this simple little gesture of friendliness toward another country. Dr. Joseph Horne, our United States Information Service cultural officer in Bangalore, India plans to use the cancelled stamps for stamp clubs and to help make United States history more interesting to the Indian children and chiefly to establish a feeling of friendly cooperation between the two countries. Dr. Horne has given me the instructions for sending the first shoe box full of stamps to him in Bangalore. Won't some of you readers please help me fill it? MRS. PALMER H. CRAIG 737 Malaga Avenue ★ ★ ★ EDITOR: Yes, I agree with "Griper?" about the column, Snoopy ... and also about the Alhambra Circle buttons. One of the best ways in the world to keep a city "on its toes" is for an alert, civic-minded newspaper to bring out in the open the little things which sometimes interfere with full enjoyment of the many wonderful big things. MRS. BUNNY ISRAEL South Miami 122000 Vista Lane ★ ★ ★ EDITOR: Welcome to Sevilla (my street, too), and praise and commendation to your "new" paper. I'm so glad to have printing that can be read easily. Also, I like your better selections of news items. From me to The Times: For the past—sweet memories. For the present—kind thoughts. For the future—best wishes. MABEL V. RAYMOND 1331 Sevilla Ave. ★ ★ ★ EDITOR: Wouldn't it be amazing and thoughtful if the city authorities and the contractor responsible for the widening of Le Jeune Road sprinkled the job once or twice each day to keep down the dust that smothers not only the near-by residents but also the hundreds who drive through the area? And 'why aren't the barricades painted yellow or white instead of a dark red which makes them practically invisible at night? People have not only driven into them, but have walked into them! ROBERT H. THRONE 2524 Le Jeune Road

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But Does Anyone See It? 'A Very Special Pride,' He Says

By PHILLIPS RUSSELL Correspondent "Nothing—nothing—can bring greater satisfaction, or a more exciting thrill of accomplishment, than the shaping of the stuff of other men's lives." So said Florida's former governor, LeRoy Collins, now president of the National Association of Broadcasters, in a recent speech to women in radio and television. He continued: "That is why everyone engaged in broadcasting should feel a very special humility, a very special dedication, a very special pride in his work." President Collins was of course speaking in an idealistic strain, but coming down to cases, we would ask him what humility, what dedication, what pride, can be associated with the nightly broadcasting, before impressionable minds, of scenes of violence, murder, robbery, trickery, and double-dealing that comes with romantic-ally falsified "Western" dramas. Mr. Collins may be aware that such stuff does indeed shape men's lives, consciously or unconsciously, but the networks whom he serves as president seem to be ignorant of the immense power of suggestion that lies in their entertainment medium. Or maybe they just plead, "It's what the public wants." Television is the most powerful influence that today enters American homes. But does the trivial fare it purveys give its producers that satifaction or thrill of accomplishment of which Mr. Collins speaks? Does anyone see any humility, dedication, or pride to be detected in it? Mr. Collins, is still fairly new in his job, and it may be argued that his hopes have not yet taken effect, but if he can help to lift TV out of its present low state he will benefit not only the industry but the entire nation.

Notes and Quotes

By Madelene Hawkins This is the time of year to weed outdoors as well as in. That bunch of magazines in the corner could have important instead of dusty futures. Mrs. Robert Deemer of Navarre Avenue is new president of Banyan Garden Club. This is a doing club and for the coming year their theme will be "'Let's Grow and Show." These are the real feelings of Mrs. Deemer who has been a Gabelite for only four years and is still surprised at how fast our plants progress. So many pleasant affairs are not open to the public but just imagine the unusual hat creations that these titles wrought forth at the Ken-Pines meeting: Sandpiper, Roadrunner, belted kingfish-er, cardinal; flycatcher, tit-mouse and white breasted nut hatch. Officers wives, retired and active service will be happy to know an Homestead Officers Wives Garden Club has been formed. A wonderful idea because so many do come back to stay. ★ ★ ★ This poem, written by a friend in gardening, is a must for your notebook. MY GARDEN I placed some seeds within a row, And watched to see the flowers grow. Each morn the dew in gentle splashes, Like teardrops dripping from long eyelashes Gave tender moisture to the tender shoots Penetrating to the very roots. Then sunshine came and dried their tears To take away the dark night's fears. The flowers bloomed in gay bright hues Showing a touch of Heaven's views. Now when I walk thru so much splendor I see God's hand with touch so tender On every little petaled face He left a portion of his grace. And so my garden blooms so fair Because He walks beside me there. MABEL HILDER KESSLER Mendoza Avenue, Coral Gables

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