Ogden Valley News | 2008-03-15 | Page 4

Page The Ogden Valley news Volume XV Issue VII March 15, 2008 Hadley Rampton—A One Woman Show Wilkerson Fine Art & Consulting is proud to present Hadley Rampton–AOne Woman Show artist reception on Saturday, March 15 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at The Gallery at Wolf Creek Resort, 3900 Wolf Creek Drive, Eden. Light refreshments will be served, and the general public is invited. At a time when multi-tasking is the order of the day and sensory overload is the norm, it is easy to lose touch with the beauty of this world in all its variety. Hadley Rampton, a Utah native, purposely slows her life down Hadley Rampton in order to absorb and enjoy the surroundings that inspire her. Rampton prefers to create en plein air, a French expression meaning “in the open air.” The natural Utah landscape leaps to her canvas as she creates amidst the elements that surround her. In describing her experience creating, Hadley Rampton paints a picture with words. “To stand, nestled in a valley kept company by groves of aspen, my mood no longer remains my own but that of the place. You might say my work is a release of my senses rather than solely a depiction of a scene. The energy with which I paint, my color palette, even the technique I use to apply the paint, (broad, broken strokes with a brush or palette knife, spot glazing with drips of transparent paint), is directly related to my emotional response rather than the result of a pre-calculated process,” states Rampton. Having studied at the University of Utah, Rampton received her Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in Painting and Drawing in 1999, as well as the 1998-1999 University of Utah President’s Award for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement. She’s also been An art exhibition featuring floral involved in various painting workshops, arrangements of Ann Booth will be on display in the Lorna Wattis Swanson Gallery of the Ogden Valley Branch Library, 131 S. 7400 E. Huntsville. Ann Booth has been a resident of northern Utah for the past 14 years. She began working with dried flowers after being inspired by the displays of local artists. Ann’s current exhibit features her most recent and colorful arrangements. Raised in rural northwestern Pennsylvania, Ann spent many hours wandering through the woods, gathering wild plants and making jar terrariums. Her love of plants and flowers grew out of her childhood ramblings and time “Spirit Mailer” by Hadley Rampton Easter treats ^gjÛ]n]jqgf] ÝÛWebkins ÝÛL_dqÛ;gddk ÝÛNgf\]j^mdÛ ZYkc]lÛxdd]jk 5522 East 2200 North Eden, Utah 84310 [phone] ÝÛ9mjlkÛ9]]kÛ ¨YdoYqkÛ ÉÛg^^© ÝÛ:Yd\j]Y ÝÛA]o]djq ÝÛYf\Ûegj] <fbgqÛl`]Û[`Yf_]Ûg^Ûk]YkgfkÛYlÛÛ ;glla]Û9][c¿k ÛYdoYqkÛkge]l`af_Û^gjÛ]n]jqgf] [e-mail] Tues - Sat 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. EASTER IS SUNDAY, MARCH 23rd spent sprucing up the farmyard lane with her mother. Ann still has a profound love of nature. She travels throughout Weber County to collect flowers, vines, and leaves to include in her floral displays. “When the weather turns cold and the snow blows, I can enjoy the beautiful colors and movement of the garden by looking at my walls. That’s the best reason I can provide for why I create the art I do.” This fantastic exhibition will be on display at the Ogden Valley Branch Library from March 3 thru April 1, 2008. For more information about this event, please call 337-2660. Community Storytelling Festival Planned for Ogden Valley and had the opportunity to study Studio Art Compiled by Shanna Francis and Architectural History at the Universita Ogden Valley News de Lorenzo d’Medici in Florence, Italy. Third grade students from Valley Most recently Hadley has been featured Elementary recently attended a Weber in the following PUBLICATIONS: State University Storytelling Festival 2006: “New Art International”, A held at the Megaplex 13 in Ogden. Compendium of Recent Works by World Storytelling festivals, as we know them, Contemporary Artists are a relatively new presentation of an 2005: Featured Artist, “Artists Of Utah” ancient art form. Since time immemoonline publication, October edition rial, the wise ones—the elders—gath2005: “21 Under 31,” Southwest Art ered young and old around them to retell Magazine’s Annual Emerging Artists Issue, the ancient tales. In our own day, that vol. 35, #4, role has been taken over by less personal electronic storytellers—radio, movies, The show will continue on display, television, and, even ipods. available for viewing daily from 9:00 a.m. However, within the past few decades, to 7:00 p.m. through April 2, 2008. For a resurgence of the aged art of oral a private showing, please contact Kris storytelling has blossomed across the Wilkerson at [phone]. country. It is the enchantment of the We look forward to seeing you Saturday, teller, the story, and the listener woven March 15, and thank you for letting us together in a moment outside of time. enrich your life through art! The O GDEN VALLEY NEWS would like For more information, visit <www. to help promote the bringing together of wilkersonfineart.com> young and old in a storytelling festival of our own. Community members are being asked to visit with a neighbor, friend, or family member and record in writing a story they are willing to share—perhaps an interesting tale from the past. It may also be an experience they have already written down, perhaps in a journal or as part of their written life story. Maybe the person who left the account is no longer living. ;glla]Û9][c¿k Û l`]ÛhdY[]Ûoal` Located next to the Eden General Store Floral Arrangements on Display at the Ogden Valley Branch Library Maybe it’s a story you remember about a loved one or friend—a story that was humorous or memorable. It may also be a story from a more recent time that illustrates a valuable lesson learned, or a life-changing experience. What ever type of story it may be, we’re asking you to share it with The O GDEN VALLEY NEWS—and, perhaps, with the entire community. On Tuesday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m., we will select a few of the stories to be read at the Ogden Valley Branch library at our own community storytelling festival. If desired, you, the storyteller, may also bring pictures or other visual aids to enhance your stories. Storytellers of all ages are being sought. Stories may also be printed in The O GDEN VALLEY N EWS. Please bring your family and friends for this delightful experience. And remember, everyone has a story to tell! What better way to save these sage and humorous tales than by writing them down and sharing them. Please send stories by mail or email to OVN PO BOX 130 EDEN UT 84310 or [e-mail] or [e-mail] For more information, please call Shanna at 745-2688 or Jeannie at 745-2879.