THE COUGAR CRY, APRIL 30. 1980 — PAGE 3
JENNY NELSON
Jenny Nelson received her Bachelor of Arts in political science from
Duke University. She studied history of art in graduate school at Byrn
Mawr College in Pennsylvania. Ms. Nelson has also studied piano and
violin. She became interested in design and modern jewelry while in
Florence, Italy. In Florence she studied under Tamio Fujimura, an
American sculptor.
Mayfcst Artists
KEN NELSON
Ken received his Bachelor in Fine Arts at the Rhode Island School of
Design. He has also studied at the University of California at Berkeley
and Assumption College in Worcester, Massachusetts. While serving in
the Army, Ken worked at the Joan Peterson Gallery in Boston. Mr.
Nelson then received his Master of Fine Arts at Villa Schifanoia,
Graduate School of Fine Arts, Florence, Italy. Mr. Nelson has
exhibited his work in both the United States and Italy. Since 1977, Ken
and his wife Jenny have been residents of Wilkes County.
QUIVER
D. Quiver is a Sioux Indian who comes to us from Gallup, New
Mexico. His jewelry collection comes from the tribes of the Navaho,
Zunio, Hopi, and others. His collection includes all types of handmade
Indian rings, bracelets, squash blossoms, and other artistic pieces.
AUDREY OLSON
Ms. Olson is the Visiting Artist at the Technical College of Alamance.
She received her B.F.A. from Michigan State University and did
graduate work at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Ms. Olson will present silk screen demonstrations and have on
display many exciting examples of her art form.
ANDREA AND
ROBERT ROSEN
Andrea and Robert Rosen are
Visiting Artists at Caldwell
Community College and Techni
cal Institute. Andrea received her
M.M. from the Eastman School
of Music and Robert’s degrees are
from the University of Illinois and
Michigan State University.
Andrea (Clarinet) and Robert
(Percussion) will present “the
DUO” on stage Saturday at 12:(X)
noon. Included in the presenta
tion will be Duo Sonata by Jere
Hutcheson and Variation Duos by
Frank McCarty. Both pieces were
written for the Rosens in 1979.
It is interesting to note that it
takes four people one hour just to
set up the percussion instrumenta
tion for such a performance.
Also, this husband and wife team
is the only group of its kind in the
United States.
LOUISE VICKERY
Louise Vickery is definitely a
fresh new personality in local art.
She comes from an artistic family
and was influenced by her son,
who is an accomplished potter.
For one who is self-taught with no
formal training, Ms. Vickery is an
exceptional artist.
DOROTHY HITCHCOCK
Dorothy Hitchcock is presently at Virginia Blue Ridge Technical
College. Her expertise is in the field of weaving.
BILL McCLANE
Bill is a relative newcomer to art
having only begun his formal
work at the Wilkes Cultural Arts
Center less than two years ago. He
brings with him a diverse
background, having completed a
degree in chemical engineering
and done graduate work in
theology and psychology. The
science background has had a
pronounced effect on his work as
his knowledge of the chemistry of
the glass formulation and willing
ness to experiment with forhi and
color combine. “I think of
pottery as a means of self
expression, much as any truly
rewarding occupation should be.
The carved pieces are my favorite
to make, as while they retain the
symmetry of wheel thrown work,
they allow the statement of varied
and radical expressions.”
VICK SPENCER
Vick Spencer is a local artist whose art form is Stained Glass. Vick’s
interest in glass as an art medium began at an early age, and he has done
extensive research and traveled throughout North Carolina and Florida,
talking with other artists and attending art shows. Vick is a self taught
artist who produces original art pieces. During the Mayfest, Vick will
give demonstrations and answer questions in addition to displaying his
works.
NANCY EDWARDS
Ms. Edwards is presently located at the Penland School of Crafts and
is currently included on the 1980 North Carolina Visiting Artists
Candidates list. Her art form embraces the artistic design and fashion
of precious metals into jewelry. On special items, Ms. Edwards also
utilizes special acrylics that enhance the beauty of her creations.
DAN FREDERICKS
Dan Fredericks began art at the
age of seven on the New England
coast. After high school he set out
around the United States and
Canada to learn about the various
semi-cultures of the continent. He
spent some time doing interpretive
artwork for the North Carolina
State Parks system. In 1977 he
directed his energies on his own
creative intuitions. He has worked
closely with the Wilkes Cultural
Art Center, instructing and
preparing brochure illustrations.
His one-man show at Northwest
ern Art Gallery showcased his
unique talent.
RICHARD MAYBERRY
Richard Mayberry is a Visiting
Artist at Anson Technical Col
lege. He is a visual artist
specializing in drawing with
graphite pencils. He also has
worked in other drawing media,
photography, wax sculpture,
painting and some types of
printmaking. All works are
originals and his unique approach
to his art form is most unusual.
Mr. Mayberry’s M.F.A. was
awarded by Queens College of
CUNY.
LYNN FREDERICKS
Lynn Fredericks, originally
from South Carolina, has been a
professional basketmaker for a
couple of years. She makes
traditional Appalachian egg bas
kets, and originally designed
baskets.
Currently, Lynn is teaching
basket weaving for the Wilkes
Cultural Art Center and the
Senior Citizens Center. She has
taught in the past for Surry
Community College.
DAVE STURGILL
Dave Sturgill, Master Crafts
man at Piney Creek, designs and
builds many different kinds of
instruments; banjos, mandolins,
dulcimers, and lutes are within his
realm. He travels to schools and
organizations doing demonstra
tions and discussing the history
and development of the various
instruments. He has visited the
Wilkes Community College camp
us in the recent past.