‘Art of Place’ exhibit ends May 6; reception May 2

The Historical Society of Western Virginia’s The Art of Place, showcasing works by  local artists: Susan Egbert,  Angie Patton Poe, Nan Mahone Wellborn and Brett LaGue will close May 6. A reception and gallery talk by artist Brett Lague will be held May 2. A Meet and greet with LaGue starts at 6 p.m. with his talk at 7.

LaGue’s home and studio are in Fincastle where, in his words: “Everywhere you look is a scene waiting to be shared.” Starting on Feb. 28, 2023, LaGue has been painting in the galleries at the Link and History museums. Last chance to learn more about his process and catch his progress is April 29, 2023.

The Art of Place captures idyllic scenes and the natural beauty of the greater Roanoke region.   Each artist brings us their sense of place, imparting familiarity to unknown places and making connections to moments in time.

Egbert, most known for mixed-media portraits and landscapes, also enjoys working with more abstracted images and collage. Her works are in the co-op Left of Center Art Space located at 24 Campbell Ave SW, Roanoke, and at Cabell Gallery in Lexington.

Poe describes her work as “at the intersection of landscape and abstraction. I am interested in creating space and distance that feels like the familiar world around us but is ambiguous and abstract.” She exhibits in Open Studios in Roanoke.

Wellborn draws on nature to give “a heightened sense of the warmth, smells, textures, colors, and atmosphere.”