Whistler's art sings flamboyant tune Hitch Hiking. . .
On the 1 EOth anniversary of his birth, a collection
of James McNeil Whistler's prints is showing at the
Sheldon Premortal Art Gallery. The show is a good
cross section of the artist's wide range of printing
techniques, including drypoints, etchings, wood en
gravings and lithographs.
Billy
Shaffer
Whistler was born in Massachusetts, but traveled
abroad with hb family. His father was a West Point
graduate and the maverick engineer commissioned
by the Czar to build the Moscow railroad. Whistler
developed a brash style and eccentric demeanor
fighting the brass at West Point. He was dismissed
for demerits and soon left for Paris to study art and
live the life of a dandy. He later settled in London.
Whistler's art is usually of great sensitivity and
subtle shadings, but his personality was one of flam
boyance and biting retorts.
"My nature needs enemies," he said, and he was
not usually disappointed. He had a reputation for a
lightning-quick wit. When asked if he thought genius
was hereditary, he replied "I can't tell you, madam.
..heaven has granted me no off-spring." When he
shot a dog once, he explained that the animal had
"placed itself badly in relation to the landscape."
Commenting on the people of England (where he
lived for most of his adult life) he called them snob
bish, patronizing, insufferably complacent, dull and
stupid. During the Boxer Rebellion, Whistler sided
with the Chinese.
"All the Englishmen in the world are not worth
one blue china vase," he said.
Whistler's etchings and other prints (such as the
show at Sheldon) were generally praised by the crit
ics of his day, but his paintings were ' soundly
planned. The thinly-painted and reworked canvases
were called mere blotching, daubs and drabs. The
critics cries were strikingly similar to the early
outbursts against Jackson Pollock's paintings. The
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MOVIES
(Asierik indicates Saturday end Sunday times
only.)
Cineiaa 1 & 2 "Rhinestone," 1, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30
and 9:40 p.m.; "Gremlins" 1 2:30, 2:45, 5, 7:1 5 and 9:30
p.m.
Coopsr "Star Trek HI" 1 2:30, 2:45 , 5, 7:1 5 and
9:30 p.m.
Doutea 3 - "Top Secret!" 1:20, 3:20, 5:20, 7:20
and 9:20 p.m.; "Karate Kid" 3:10, 5:20, 7:30 and 9:40
p.m.; "CannonbaH Run II" 1:40, 3:40, 5:40, 7:40 and
9:40 p.m.;
East Park 3 "The Muppets Take Manhattan"
1 :20, 3:20, 5:20, 7:20 and 9:20 p.m.; "Rhinestone", 1 :05,
3:15, 5:25, 7:35 and 9:45 p.m.; "Gremlins" 1:10, 3:10,
5:15, 7:20 and 9:25 p.m.
Joyo "The Natural" 7:30 p.m.
Plaza. 4 "The Last Starfighter" 12:30, 2:45, 5,
7:15 and 9:30 p.m.; "The Muppets Take Manhattan"
1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 p.m.; "Bachelor Party" 1, 3:15, 5:30,
7:45 and 10 p.m.; "Conan the Destroyer" 12:45, 3,
5:15, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m.
Chzllr Film Vzztr2 - "Touch of Evil"3, 7 and
9 p.m.
Slsts "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom"
12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:20 and 9:40 p.m.
Stccrt "Ghostbusters" 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:40 and
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84th KdO--Conan the Destroyer" and "Fire
starter" VJcct O "Friday the 1 3th"
critic John Ruskin wrote that Whistler was "flinging
a pot of paint in th public's face." These public bat
tles led to court cases, and legal fees eventually led
to Whistler's banruptcy.
In time, Whistler regained funds, fame and a new
family, and was even elected president of the Society
of British Artists. The artist continued his life of
controversial ways and lawsuits until his death in
1903. His work remains a testament to the Bohem
ian artist who remains true to the ideals and cour
age it takes to create new artstyles and live one's
own life.
The prints of James McNeil Whistler will hang at
Sheldon through August 1.
Breads add touch
By Judi Nygren
Tired of "loafin" all summer? Well get out of the
lawn chair and try the following bread recipes.
They're both easy and delicious additions to any
meal.
Speedy Caraway Rye Bread
3 to 4 cups bread flour (self-rising flour is not
recommended, but all purpose or unbleached
Eats
flour can be substituted. Decrease kneading time
by 5 minutes and omit resting time.)
1 tablespoon caraway seed
2 tablespoons salt
1 Vi tablespoons onion powder
3 packages active dry yeast
2 V cups water
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons margarine or butter
2V cups medium rye flour
Egg white, beaten
Coarse salt, if desired
Grease cookie sheet. Lightly spoon flour into
measuring cup; level off. In large bowl, combine 2
cups bread flour, caraway seed, salt, onion powder
and yeast; blend well. In medium saucepan, heat
water, brown sugar and margarine until very warm
(120 to 300 degrees). Add warm liquid to flour mix
ture. Blend at low speed until moistened; beat 3
minutes at medium speed. By hand, stir in rye flour
plus enough bread flour to form a stiff dough. On
floured surface, knead in remaining bread flour
until dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
Place in greased bowl; cover loosely with plastic
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