"The Poetry of Vision" Opening Reception & Artist Talk

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Atrium is proud to announce a significant solo exhibition for Fred Nelson, a prominent, admired, and intellectual St. Louis artist. Nelson received his BA from Webster College in St. Louis and his MFA from Washington University School of Fine Art. He has been very successful both as an artist and teacher, with many years associated with several recognized St. Louis schools, including over 30 years on the faculty of MICDS. Now retired, more time in his studio has given him the opportunity to advance into his personal interests and values as he weaves so much of them into his compositions. Nelson is known for claiming his abstract works are speaking of nature, and upon a timely encounter, observers are able to recognize this and link with his expression. Color, which invokes mood as well as memory, is also a longstanding and prevalent element pushing his works toward the sophistication they deserve. This exhibition brings his most recent works together, and includes many references to his earlier themes that now appear with more clarity, and a settling in with the whole of his oeuvre. The response to his work over the years has been strong, and he has a long list of important museum collections as well as private and corporate collections that include his work. He is a prolific artist with exacting requirements of himself, putting many of his works into a “classic” category. Atrium is proud to represent Nelson and to bring this milestone exhibition to our wide range of viewers, followers, and collectors.

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