Artist Displays Work Inspired by Father

Jan. 15 was the day artist Andrew Freeman, a Los Angeles resident, premiered his hand printed portraits to the Inland Empire. The exhibit, entitled “This Year’s Irony," showed a theme inspired by the artistic work done by his father while serving as a Marine Corps experimental pilot in 1967. Freeman’s original idea had presented itself in 2010, when he and his father discussed what they both wanted to create together. Freeman shared, “He and I often navigated some of our more intimate and complex conversations, relying on the transcendent qualities of odd metaphors and descriptions that are rooted in his experience as a young aviator.” In a tragic turn of events, Freeman’s father passed away, leaving him to take a break from his passion and craft. Several months after his father's loss, Freeman once again found the strength to finish the project he had begun when his father was alive, and finish what he called “the beginning [of] a concrete poem; or more precisely, a corroded metallic poem.” Exhibited under the dim lighting on the walls of Ann Peppers Art Gallery at the University of Redlands were images of an airplane boneyard and other objects at Arizona's Pima Air Museum. Gabriela Sonntag, director of the University of Redlands Library, shared, “I was telling my colleagues I have the desire to establish a great relationship with the art department because I have, in the library, many walls that need art on them. I am fascinated by this particular exhibit because it has such a powerful message for all of us. I think that the portraits have something for all of us to learn from as well.” Gallery coordinator and teacher Tommi Cahill explained, “For me, it's amazing to have Andrew Freeman here. He is such an incredible artist and his work is shown all over the world.” Those in attendance also had the chance to engage in a question and answer session with Freeman. He said, “I am really happy [of the artwork], even though I am critical of myself. I could tell you everything that was wrong with my art but I have to say this: one of the greatest things about doing this show at the university (of Redlands) is that it is an education space, a serious space and one that is not commercial.” If you are interested in seeing the works of artist Andrew Freeman, his portraits are on display at the University of Redlands, located in the Ann Peppers Art Gallery. [END] Andrew Freeman's Art Show Reception Event Type: Featured Event Location: Ann Peppers Art Gallery Wednesday, January 15, 2014 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Calendar: University of Redlands Events Contact: Jo Nuno jovita_nuno@redlands.edu 909-748-8360 Department: Art Andrew Freeman's work will be showcased from Jan. 14 to Feb. 8 at the Ann Peppers Art Gallery. There will be an opening reception at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at the gallery. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Friday 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturday to Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. For more information on the gallery please contact Jo Nuno at 909-748-8360. ORIGINAL ARTICLE: January 15th was the day the talented and very well-known artist Andrew Freeman, a Los Angeles resident, premiered his hand printed portraits entitled, “This Year’s Irony”, which theme had been inspired by his father’s work when serving as a Marine Corps Experimental Pilot in 1967. Andrew Freeman’s original idea had presented itself in the year 2010 when he and his father discussed what they both had wanted to create together. Freeman shared, “He [Freeman’s father] and I often navigated some of our more intimate and complex conversations relying on the transcendent qualities of odd metaphors and descriptions that are rooted in his experience as a young aviator.” Finally establishing this concept of the type of art he wanted to make while collaborating with his father, Freeman’s father had passed away leaving him to take a break from his passion and craft. After the grieving of his loss, Freeman found the strength of his will to finish the project that he had begun when his father was alive. Freeman shared that he had finally found the strength to continue with his project, once again, and finish what he calls, “the beginning [of] a concrete poem; or more precisely, a corroded metallic poem.” Exhibited under the dim lighting on the walls of Ann Peppers Art Gallery located at the University of Redlands, were images of an airplane bone-yard, and other objects at the Pima Air Museum in the state of Arizona which were put on display for art enthusiasts, aspiring artists, photographers, and art majors. Gabriela Sonntag, Director of the University of Redlands Library shared, “I was telling my colleagues I have the desire to establish a great relationship with the art department because I have, in the library, many walls that need art on them. I am fascinated by this particular exhibit because it has such a powerful message for all of us. I think that the portraits have something for all of us to learn from as well.” Gallery Coordinator and teacher, Tommi Cahill explains, “Wow! For me, it is really amazing to have Andrew Freeman here. He is such an incredible artist and his work is shown all over the world!” Those who had attended were able to engage in a Q&A with artist Andrew Freeman which he shared, “I truly love it and I am really happy, even though I am super critical of myself. I could tell you everything that was wrong with my art, but I have to say this, one of the greatest things about doing this show at an University is that it is an education space, a serious space, and one that is not commercial.” If you are interested in seeing the works of artist Andrew Freeman, his portraits will be on display, showcased at the University of Redlands located in the Ann Peppers Art Gallery.