Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Goldbeck paintings in WITF TV Documentary

My Evolution Theory paintings and several additional abstract landscape paintings are featured on the set of a WITF documentary released today by the Harrisburg-based PBS media center.

Evolution Theory I - Mixed Media on Canvas
This was such a marvelous experience. Perhaps, most importantly from the perspective of an artist is that the opportunity to be a part of this project came about in large part due to serendipity. I happened to be the solo artist featured in the atrium at the media center and the producer of the documentary happened to pass through the exhibit days before he was set to begin filming. He called me, told me he loved the work and asked whether I would consent to use of the art on the set. I signed the agreement. There is no money in the deal and money is not the point. This is PBS, the kind of audience many of us want to attract to our work. This is PBS, which struggles to make quality media products with less and less in funding from public and private resources.

On a personal level, I had the highest respect for Goddard, who invested his heart and soul in protecting the natural resources of Pennsylvania. That I was asked to contribute my work to the production was an honor.

The Evolution Theory series was unveiled at WITF and returned to Arts on Union, where they will remain until they sell or are exhibited in other locations.

6 comments:

Dianne Lorden said...

Congratulations on your serendipity! The universe arranges things nicely. I hope this all works out well for you! The painting certainly draws one in ... must be really something "in person."

Cecelia Lyden said...

Three cheers for serendipity and four cheers for artistic vision and talent.

Unknown said...

This really drew me into it also. Congrats on WITF's recognition of you work.

Deborah Nell said...

How wonderful for you. Your work is beautiful. Congratulations. May this opportunity open even more doors to you.

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

I would love to see this in real life, because it is already so impressive here. WITF was very wise to select this terrific painting!

Debra Kreiger said...

Congratulations! Wonderful work!