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COMMUNITY NEWS COMMUNITY NEWS McLeod Gallery Features the Works of Lovell Pulley a STAFF REPORT Lovell Pulley is the local artist being exhibited in the McLeod Gallery at Up & Coming Weekly. Pulley opens in the small local gallery during the same time as the regional artist, Judy Jones, is hosted in the Gallery 208. Both artists were selected for their choice of a limited color palette, a minimalist approach to image making, and both artists are examining something about nature. Pulley is a local artist who uses the computer to generate works of art with a twist about human nature. States of being, status quo, in contemporary culture is the artist’s content; yet his content iscloaked in humor. From his skin chart to the violence in America, Pulley reduces his images to simple scenarios of a story or symbols of American culture gone awry. Double meaning is always present; in every work there is a message to examine or refl ect on. A minimalist artist in design or composition, Pulley reduces his images to a series of black, white and grey with a pop of color somewhere in the image for a focal point. Representing youth culture, his images are messages in a stylized fl attened format. Unlike many contemporary artists who embed meaning, Pulley approaches meaning from a direct approach. There nothing subtle about Pulley’s approach to content and message, instead he holds a contemporary mirror up to the viewer in every work. In all his work the artist is asking: What do you think about this? Pulley’s works will be unveiled on Thursday, July 22 at an exhibit opening at the offi ces of Up & Coming Weekly. The event kicks-off at 5:30 p.m., and features great art, artist’s talks from Jones and Pulley, as well as food and drink. The event is free and open to the public. Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County elects new board The Arts Council’s newly elected offi cers and trustees gathered for their fi rst meeting of the 2010-11 fi scal year on July 13. As this year’s president, Dr. J. Wayne Riggins, is at the helm of the Executive Committee. Riggins, a partner in Cape Fear Eye Associates, is a retired U.S. Army Medical Corps colonel. Riggins is joined on the Executive Committee by Erika Harris (vice- president), Eric Lindstrom (secretary), Frank Moorman (treasurer), Jerome T. Scott (at-large), Dr. Barbara Tansey (at-large) and Jean Moore(immediate past president). Moorman, the only newly elected board member on this year’s Executive Committee, has previously served as an offi cer on the Arts Council’s board.Moorman is the general manager for an engineering fi rm, served on the boards of numerous cultural agencies and has broad nonprofi t experience. Five other members of the board are newly elected this year: Luis Collazo, human relations supervisor for the City of Fayetteville, says he is donating his time to the board because, among many things, “art is a powerful vehicle of expression and communication in our community. Art is the place where creativity and imagination become reality. Art is also critical in education to teach our children the importance of culture, diversity, values and creativity.” Marcus Cox, Fayetteville market president for Bank of America Merrill Lynch, believes we must have a strong presence and foundation in the arts “to keep the Fayetteville/Cumberland County community vibrant and growing.” Vilma Jose, a nurse consultant for In-patient Case Management at Womack Army Medical Center, agrees with Cox. A love of diversity is what fi rst brought her to the Arts Council. She has been the parade coordinator for the International Folk Festival for most of the event’s history. John Malzone, a downtown Fayetteville real estate broker, developer and marketing consultant, says art is “one of the most vibrant parts of the community. If you go to any community and you are savvy, you seek out the arts. The arts have helped our community grow.” Jim Flood, a national sales manager for a leading international swine genetics fi rm, says he is “honored and humbled to help contribute and continue the noble efforts of our Arts Council.” DOUBLETREE HOTEL and Marquis Bistro • Full Service Hotel • I-95, Exit 49 • Conference Space • Luxurious Sweet Dreams beds • Flat Panel TV’s • Microwaves and Refrigerators • High-speed Internet • Full Service Spa Marquis Bistro with Fine Dining • Open For Breakfast & Dinner • Karaoke on Friday Evenings • Specializing In Indian Cuisine 1965 Cedar Creek Rd. • Fayetteville • 910.323.8282 • www.doubletree.com Let The Fayetteville Doubletree Hotel Be Your Destination To Remember! 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