OLD LYME— On Saturday, April 5, at 3 p.m., Lyme Art Association (LAA) hosts Bob Potter, who will give a talk titled, Georgia O’Keeffe: From New York to New Mexico. Potter is well-known for his lively and engaging presentations.
The American West has inspired artists for centuries with its natural beauty and majestic landscapes. In the early 20th century, Georgia O’Keeffe began her journey West starting from New York City where she was deeply in love with groundbreaking photographer and modern art gallery owner Alfred Steiglitz. They married in 1924 but by 1929, O’Keeffe was restless to leave the urban landscape and began spending part of each year in the Southwest.
She traveled West to paint her unique new visions of the Southwest around Taos, N.M., creating what have become some of the most iconic paintings in modern art of landscapes, nature and found objects.
In a wide range of visual images, revealing a profile of the artist, and videos of the artist discussing her work, this lecture will explore the art of Georgia O’Keeffe and her enduring legacy as one of the leading women of modern art in the 20th century.
Admission is $10 per person with all proceeds benefitting LAA’s grounds beautification project.
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