Our Town: Showcasing artwork that's all about Pottstown

Our Town: Summer Member Show

Showcasing Artwork that's all about Pottstown

June 6th - July 18th, 2015

Reception: Friday, June 5th 6-8pm

ArtFusion 19464

254 E. High Street

Pottstown, PA 19464

http://artfusion19464.org/exhibits/

"Al Grey, the last Big Time Plunger," Charcoal, pastel, and graphite on paper, 18.5" x 24", 2015.

I choose Al Grey as a subject matter for this show because I wanted to highlight a historical figure  to inspire people to follow their dreams. Al Grey was a person who had great passion for music and that passion took him to exciting places and helped him meet wonderful people. He also returned to Pottstown, PA to give back to his community and teach music to young people. He teaches us that life is what you make it and to have diligence when it comes to your craft. His circumstances as a child did not stop him from believing in his self worth.

After creating this piece I realized that the start of the show is also his Birth date (June 6th, 1925), which makes creating this piece and honoring his legacy all the more special. 

Listen to some of his music here