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  • Fea tures Western ftumlinian/November 18,1982 One Theory On The Meaning Of Judaculla special to the Carolinian by Philip L. Buchanan The Judaculla Rock is located by Caney Fork Road, near Cullowhee, North Carolina. It is a large soap stone measuring approximately 15 feet long and 9 feet wide. The front surface is totally engraved with primitive rock art. Its origin is unknown and it has never been clearly deciphered. As a life-time ambition, IVe studied Art and the cultures that it has portrayed, as well as all types of religion. For the last two years IVe put together this knowledge before reaching my final conclusion. I speculate the Judaculla Rock was carved by nomadic primitive peoples guided by shamans (tribal medicinemen) that once passed through the valley. When 1 first saw the rock, it was half covered with soil. I very carefully (so as not to scratch the rock or cause erosion) dug down to investigate. After removing some dirt, I found a central figure on the middle of the rock. This figure represents the soul of man. Below this spiritual figure are three carved paths that are lines that start at the bottom of the rock and spread out in three directions as they ascend the face of the rock. The two outer paths spread out to the left and right and deadend on the face of the rock. The middle path, which runs directly through this spiritual figure of man, goes clearly unbroken to the top of the rock, and then bears right down the back side of the rock, meaning "eternity." Ancient cultures have often protrayed the soul of man ascending a rope to the spirit world afterdeath. This is a difficult journey for the soul, for he faces other false paths seeking to mislead him from his true spiritual path. These people, not knowing of Christian beliefs, based their religion on narural spirits and gods. They believed that the ground had a spiritual god within it as Disney Art Disney art work has been treasured by collectors ever since the late 1930's when San Francisco's Courvoisier Galleries first offered eels for sale at prices from $5.00 to $50.00. Some of these same eels, auctioned by Sotheby Parke Bernet in New York in December of 1981 and June 1982 have sold for as much as $3,000. But don't let this frighten you from attending. It is still possible to obtain fine first-rate examples of animation art for less than $50.00 in some cases for less than $25.00. Interest in collecting animation art has grown rapidly in the last ten years and today many people are investing in animation art work for a variety of reasons. Gallery Lainzberg Director Edith Rudman explains, "People have a genuine affection for the characters they select and a lot of people like the idea of owning a bit of American film history. And, of course, for it's potential price appreciation. An example of this would be the signed Bugs Bunny that the Lainzberg Gallery was offering three years ago for $65.00 now sells for $135.00 to $175.00. Come down and check out the display out on Thursday and Friday November 18th and 19th, and see for yourself the specialized art forms on exhibit. Who Tuesdays from 12:30 until 3:15 p.m. in Roon 323, Belk well as the sky and the water. These Great Spirits guided them in their lives and after death. This explains the figures on the rock. For instance, on the left side of the rock, a "shaman's drum," shaped like an abstract tambourine, can be seen. This drum is seen in drawings and carvings as far back as the thirteenth century B.C. This mystic power symbol was used by the Great Spirit in the Sky to summon souls as they crossed the universe. Everytime I visit the rock I feel some kind of strong energy. Once when 1 began to sketch the rock, I started to focus very intensely, and all of a sudden the dogs, cows and birds screamed in a strange frenzy, as if 1 had come too close to the core of a powerful natural phenomenon. I left immediately and was followed by a strange humming sound. This rock deals with the spiritual, not an Indian land treaty marker as one person predicted. The Cherokee do not claim to have carved the rock, so it must be pre- Cherokee. In Utah and Arizona one can see this type of rock art, with much the same message. The Judaculla Rock has signs of paint and chalk that careless people applied out of confusion and stupidity. Perhaps they were trying to bring out the obvious that was not obvious to them. I have never harmed the rock in any way. The State Department last year cleaned the area and fenced off a road that goes too close to the rock, causing water runoff. They could have easily shoveled in the loose dirt that 1 removed, but they did not. 1 should have obtained permission first, but feared they would say "no" and halt my reasearch. Even if the dirt is moved back to its original place, it is not important. For I now know the complete story of the Judaculla Rock. Watch the Carolinian for future, more detailed analysis of the hieroglyphics found on the Judaculla Rock. Your favorite and ours, Bugs Bunny Building, on the Cullowhee campus and Wednesdays from 6 until 8:50 p. m. at the University of North Carolina at Asheville. Work continues at Hunter Library. This view is where the Old Stadium once existed. (Photo by MarK Haskett) 13.98 Uncl«M2 The Depot SUNDAY $6.95 BUFFET FRESH SEAFOOD & FIX'NS Shrimp - Flounder - Scallops - Clams Alaskan Crab - Soups - Salads - Casseroles Oysters - Hush Puppies 12 noon-4 p.m. Quin Theatre Plaza Next To The Stage Door '-\ <% aW m +m f > "I speculate the Judaculla Rock was carved by nomadic primitive peoples guided by shamans that once passed through the valley." See story above. (Photo by Ken Lauber) Local Artists Stay Busy by Judy Murphy Shirley Anne Grant, a former student of Art at WCU, is one of Cullowhee's local artists. Born in Ontario, Canada in 1939, she came to Cullowhee 13years ago with her husband Alan, son Peter, and daughter Laura. Before furthering her art education here, she attended Saint Martins School of Art in London, and Detroit Institute of Arts. Showings of her work in the past have included such places as: Canada, England, Texas, Webster and Sylva. Galleries such as the Village Studio and The Old School, both in Dillsboro, Tatler Gallery in Hilton Head, Entre' Nous in Greenville, Delaware, Elm Street in Greensboro and numerous other in Franklin, Cashiers, and Sylva have displayed her work. During the late 50's and early 60's, Shirley was engrossed with the movement of the times and painted solely in abstract and expressionalist styles. These paintings showed no representation, but only mood. She later went to figurative character studies and still lifes. At the present time, landscapes fill her working area and easel. Though there is still interest in all types of arts, her heart is in land scenery now. Shirley is very impressed with the styles and ideas of Andrew Wyeth. She feels his technique of intense observation of his subject is a must for a complete ipainting. Chardin is the main influence for her still life works, as Inesal is for her landscapes. Only during the last 5 years has Shirley really had the time she needed to devote to her work. During this time, she has come up with her own personal, unique style for painting. It is a combination of acrylic and an oil glaze. The scene is first sketched or photographed and then painted with acrylics. The oil glaze is painted over the "fiat" background and built up to a certain texture. An illusion of depth is created, as if one can walk through the picture. The texture gets thinner as the scenery goes back to the original background. Satisfied customers are common to Shirley. Many come back with personal requests, which she is happy to fulfill. Other interests of Shirley's are photography, reading, canoeing and camping - she loves the outdoors and feels all these activities influence her ability to be so creative as an artist. The view from the Grant home in Webster is grand enough to influence any artist to take advantage of the opportunity to paint scenery. A painting takes an average of a month's working time and sells for between $150.00 to $300.00. One painting was traded for a side of beef. Shirley plans her shows long in advance so she can work at her own pace and be really satisfied with every painting. A show is now being planned for the spring in Highlands. to page 11 Local artist Shirley Anne Grant. (Photo by Ken Lauber) THE BOOK STORE 586-2465 Smurfs, ornaments, jewelry, secret santa gifts, under $10.00. Stuffed animals, picture frames, plaques, etc. Come in & receive a free 1982 date book. Downtown Sylva YOUR ONE STOP CHRISTMAS SHOP!
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