Abstract Friends

January 07, 2013 to January 28, 2013

Appreciation of art and the game of golf brought the two artists, currently featured in the third floor library gallery, together. The two met through the Mobile art scene and have collaborated to create, “Abstract Friends,” an exhibit focused on the abstract paintings of Debby Sneed and Conroy Hudlow. The paintings are on display in the Mary Elizabeth and Charles Bernard Rodning Gallery of Art located on the third floor of the University of South Alabama Library. The show runs through Thursday February 28, 2013, and is free and open to the public during library hours. A reception for the exhibit will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, January 25, 2013. The reception offers the public an opportunity to meet the artists and enjoy food and refreshments. While this is Sneed and Hudlow’s first show together, the two have been friends for more than 20 years and are even golf buddies. Sneed says she considers Hudlow to be her mentor and the renewal of their friendship has been an inspiration on her work. Both artists paint abstract art, but they have different approaches to their work. Sneed’s works are purely abstract and focus on the movement of color. Hudlow’s works are based on objects and landscapes, while also incorporating movement of color. The show features more than 20 of their pieces full of bright color and fluid movement. “Each piece is a joy to contemplate and a source of meditation that comforts the soul,” said Sneed. “Colorful forms fly, float and free-fall as they tickle the imagination.” Sneed’s use of bold color allows her art to take on a life of its own and is open to interpretation. More of her work and information about Sneed can be found on her website at www.debbysneed.com. Hudlow has tried to be more abstract and let the paint be the subject, but figurative elements continue to creep in. More of his work can be found at http://www.conroyhudlow-figuresandthings.blogspot.com/ The University of South Alabama Rodning Art Gallery displays exhibits throughout the year. For more information regarding showcases, please visit http://www.southalabama.edu/librarygalleries/. All displays are open to the public during library hours. To view the library hours please visit http://www.southalabama.edu/univlib/info/hours.html.

Location and directions:
5901 USA Drive North

Admission:
Free admission

• http://www.southalabama.edu/librarygalleries/