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  • 10 FEATURES August 25,1999 •f 'Unusual' Art Exhibit in Chelsea photo by Seth R. A rare breed, featured in "An Unusual Eye " by Holly Rhodarmer Staff Writer The Chelsea Gallery has a new exhibit on display from a local artist. Adam Ledford, an artist from Hayesville, con structs art that is full of dynamic energy. The show, aptly titled "An Unusual Eye," began August 16 and runs through September 16. Ledford's work is a both a child's dream and nightmare. Large creatures constructed with mechanical parts and scrap objects hover or plunge from the sides of the room. Between the structures, tin squares with objects ranging from fish to bulldogs are created with thick, dark lines. The show also contains pieces of plywood with a thin wash of white paint. He has written free verse as well as other author's words on the boards to help explain his creations. One board expresses both the sentiment of his show and of his work: "For the past twenty years I have collected the unusual poetry and philosophy, folklore. I pick up on Folklore where Foxfire left off." Certainly the culture Ledford has created would not be mentioned in any edition of Foxfire. It is a world of expressive, yet precise imagination. It is in his large assemblages that his talent and insight are most keenly felt. These large creatures, some lunging and others standing perfectly erect, embody both the worlds of the animated and the world of the stoic. They are meticulously constructed. A looming birdlike creature appears to be pure energy suspended. It is beside a lively green robot with pinchers like jumper cables for hands. These mute metal creations serve as guards to the gallery entrances. The robot's mouth, a red reflector, gapes open with surprising emotion. Inside, various structures, which circle photo by Seth R. Sams Robo-Art Invades the UC! the room, are assembled with a careful and ingenious hand. His colors are basic: mostly blacks, greens and reds. Chrome also plays a dominant role by allowing the viewers to observe themselves in the structure's surface. This adds intimacy to Ledford's cool, slick surfaces. The actual gallery is full of action. These seemingly unrelated structures form a society of their own. A small black pig looks up fiercely; an intimidating presence, though small in stature. One robot holds a horn while yet another sternly gazes over the room. Though in places garishly colored, they remain serious and confident, carrying an implied sophistication. Car parts are welded to form an unlikely and, at times, precarious armor. These silent watchmen are the modern knight. The show offers a look into a fascinating artist's view of the world. One plywood sign captures the sentiment of the works completely. It is the straightforward admission of a talented man—"I have an eye for the unusual." WCU 'Players' to Hold Auditions for Season by Jeff Leatherwood Staff Writer The Communications-Theater Arts Department is home to apprentices of both acting and stagecraft. These highly individualistic and creative people comprise the student-led University Players who are accepting new members and planning great on-stage entertainment for theater fans this semester. Two major productions are slated for the autumn. Audition workshops on August 26-28 will train prospective actors for Picasso at the Lapin Agile and Our Town . Two monologues, acting resumes, and photographs should be brought to Niggli Theater in the Stillwell Building. Those interested in the technical aspects need only bring a resume of their experiences. Meeting times are at 7:30 p.m. Picasso , a play written by comedian Steve Martin, relates a fictional meeting between the modern artist Pablo Picasso and the theoretician Albert Einstein. It is scheduled for September 28 through October 2 and represents a departure from serious drama. The famous Thornton Wilder play, Our Town , is scheduled for mid-November. University Players president Will Pickens, fresh from traveling to Europe this past year, held a preliminary meeting in which he described to sixteen students the rigors and responsibilities of theater. "We don't run a relaxed ship around here," Pickens warned the attendees. Stressing the need for shared duties and a family-like loyalty to one another, Pickens promised long hours of physical activity setting and striking stages. On the other hand, his obvious love for the theater also betrays the pride of a successful production. Together with stage manager Serenity Richards and business manager Ashley Sumner, Will Pickens intends to lead three productions in addition to Our Town and Picasso . According to Sean Lakey, the multi-talented WCU actor-director who starred in last year's Barefoot In The Park, two of the independent plays have already been selected by the University Players. "Our first choice is a play by Strindberg, Miss Julie, which is a bit obscure. The second will be Harold Pinter's classic, The Dumbwaiter," Lakey said. The Western Carolinian Features staff encourages all WCU students to enjoy live on-stage theatrics as a change of pace from endless movies and video rentals. Those of you not interested in taking part in the productions, remember that a play also needs an audience to be a success. Come out and support the Arts at Western Carolina! The Community Table: A Heaping Helping of Care by Todd Higginson Staff Writer Perhaps you don't think that we have much of a hunger problem in this area. Guess again. Many single mothers worry if their children will get anything nourishing for dinner. School provides those kids a decent lunch, but one meal in a day is not enough. What about the senior citizen that can barely pay his bills with his social security checks? How about the disabled veteran? The list goes on. Help has arrived in Jackson County, and it is called The Community Table. We are so agriculturally fortunate in this country, yet we still have hunger problems. In Jackson County, there was a need for something to help individuals and families make ends meet. Any person may dine at The Community Table. Everyone is a welcome guest. Remember this when meal points are dwindling and dollars are short. The Community Table is funded through Reach of Jackson County, as well as local churches. A warm, nutritious meal is served several nights a week - providing assistance to anyone who could benefit. A box is located to accept donations, only if the person can afford to make one. Local farmers are donating food, restaurant owners are donating bulk goods, and the com munity is reaching out to aid one another in many ways. Something special is happening at Community Table. Laughter and fellowship are abundant, filling the entire establishment. Single and widowed persons dine with each other in restaurant style, providing an hour of happiness during a rough day. A widowed elderly woman stated,"I love the food and fellowship. When I leave, I leave happy." Community Table opened on Aug. 12, and is growing quickly. According to Shannon Duke, Volunteer Coordinator, "Sunday (Aug. 15) we served 23, Monday we served 50, and on Thursday, almost 100!" Currently, hours of operation are 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Jackson County's new hunger 'relief force' is a perfect opportunity for volunteers. "If we can get more volunteers, we can open more days, hopefully reaching 7 days a week,"Duke stated cheerfully. Get your club, fraternity, sorority, or self involved with this community outreach opportunity. Consider holding a can-drive or fund-raiser for this worthy cause. The Community Table is located in Sylva and you can contact Shannon Duke at 293-0659 to see how you can make a difference using your time and talents.
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