August 4, 2017 First Friday Art by Night ... An evening of a poetry readings by Roy Robbins

On Friday August 4th, Roy Robbins will be reading from his new collection of poems entitled Poster Art Nights, in which there are lyrics, satires, narratives and haiku. The poems reflect an observer on whom nothing is wasted. Robbins is a playwright and poet who has had his work performed and read in London, New York, Providence and Charlottesville, as well as having his poetry published in quarterlies and literary journals, such as the Virginia Literary Journal, the Southern Poetry Review, and the Northeast Journal. Some of his poetry has won awards--the Deep South Prize for the Lyric is one. He is retired from Virginia Tech, has a doctorate from UVA, studied writing and literature in SC and NYC,has lived in Bolivia, and now lives in Cartersville, VA with his wife Susan Pepper Robbins, who writes fiction.

Roy will begin reading at 6 pm for about 45 minutes. Please join us. We are open from 5 to 9 PM.
Wilson Hughes gallery
117 Campbell Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24011
www.wilsonhughesgallery.com

PARIS WALKS booksigning - June 2, 2017 from 5 - 9 pm

Suzun Hughes will be signing her new book, PARIS WALKS,  a photographic guide to the hidden shopping streets of Paris, during Art By Night on June 2, 2017, from 5 - 9 pm at the Wilson Hughes gallery. Large scale archival photographs from the book will be exhibited. The event is free and PARIS WALKS is available for purchase, as well as the photographic artwork.

PARIS WALKS is a travel guide and a beautifully presented photographic history of the secret passages and galleries of Paris. The book contains over 100 high- quality photographs as well as detailed information to be used as a walking guide. Nearly 150 of these unique architectural structures were constructed between the late 1700s and the mid-1800s and the majority of them were destroyed between 1853 and 1870 by urban renewal projects. Now only 30 remain and they are often difficult to locate. Walk into the past with this detailed guide to the secret passages and galleries of the City of Lights. Visiting these passages offers an opportunity to experience Paris as it was and as it is now.

Philadelphia-born, longtime San Franciscan and current Virginia resident, Suzun Hughes is an Abstract painter and Fine Art photographer. For six months, between 2011 and 2013, She was a resident at Cité Internationale des Arts, which is located in the Marais district, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris. Cité Internationale des Arts, which opened in 1965, provides housing and studio space for professional artists who want to develop artistic work in France. During this time Suzun both discovered by chance and fell in love with the ancient galleries and passages, and made it a project to photograph every remaining structure and learn their histories. PARIS WALKS represents her love affair with Paris and it is a guide and a tribute to the City of Lights.  

Wilson Hughes gallery - contemporary fine art & craft 
117 Campbell Avenue SW, Roanoke VA 24011 
www.wilsonhughesgallery.com 

Paris Winter 2016 - Marche aux Puces with Ding Gerrous

Ding Gerrous presented an introduction to the technique of the wet plate collodion process on his large format camera at the Marche des Puces in Paris. He explained the work-flow from cleaning the glass, pouring the collodion layer, silver sensitization, exposure, development, fix, and rinse. It is  magic when you see a previously blank glass pane turn into a one of a kind photograph in 10 minutes. Silver nitrate stains permanently marked his hands.

September 27 - 28 from Noon until 8pm - Ledgendary Animator of the Beatles film Yellow Submarine will make a rare personal appearance at the Wilson Hughes gallery

Ron Campbell, director of the 1960’s Saturday Morning Beatles Cartoon series and animator of the Beatles film Yellow Submarine will make a rare personal appearance at the Wilson Hughes gallery, 117 Campbell Ave SW in Roanoke, VA on Tuesday, September 27th, and Wednesday, September 28th from Noon to 8pm. Ron will showcase his original Beatles cartoon paintings created especially for the show and create new Beatles pop art paintings at the exhibit. The exhibit is free and all works are available for purchase.

Wilson Hughes gallery is a resource for original fine art at reasonable prices. If you would like to see some of our completed work that is for sale go to www.wilsonhughesgallery.com or visit us at the gallery. We appreciate referrals. Please share this with your friends. We look forward to seeing you.

John Wilson & Suzun Hughes 
Wilson Hughes gallery - contemporary fine art & craft

What is Wabi Sabi and who is Basho ?

Matsuo Bashō was born in 17th century Japan and is considered the greatest 
master of haiku. He also brought the Zen concept of Wabi Sabi into modern 
language. Wabi Sabi is difficult to define. Among many other things it reveres nature, austerity,  elegance, the texture of things repaired, authenticity, simplicity, being 
awake, tranquility, genuine expression, listening not talking, humility, solitude,  
modesty, unconventionality, imperfection, impermanence,  and creativity.

Wilson Hughes gallery is a resource for original fine art at great prices. If you would like to see some of our completed work that is for sale go to www.wilsonhughesgallery.com or visit us at the gallery. We appreciate referrals. Please share this with your friends. We look forward to seeing you.

John Wilson & Suzun Hughes
Wilson Hughes gallery - contemporary fine art & craft

Fredericksburg Literary Art Review interviews WILSON HUGHES gallery

To read the article click on this link:  Fredericksburg Literary and Art Review

How does one become a creator again after a period of inactivity?

How does one become a creator again after a period of inactivity? The answer is far from simple, and for me it meant going back to my artistic beginnings by exploring shape, structure, and statement, and thinking about  creating and not copying. Going back to your base and working on perfecting your skill is the best method of being creative, and the way to turn the switch back on. Mastering technique allows you to explore without thinking about how to accomplish that thing. JW