Under the guidance of their teacher, Mrs. Jill Hodge, the fifth grade students at River Oaks Elementary School in Monroe, Louisiana studied George Rodrigue, and have outdone themselves with these paintings, by utilizing their personal creativity and imaginations. Wendy remembers her 2017 visit to River Oaks fondly, especially their art-filled cafeteria, creatively decorated with hand-paintedContinue reading “River Oaks Elementary School”
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“Taking a Chance” by Rhiannon Cook
Rhiannon Cook (11th), Mixed media on cardboard, 2023 “Rhiannon Cook of Kenner Discovery turned her idea into reality, based on the relatable nature of Rodrigue’s history and challenges as an artist. I love her unique and brave interpretation. She owns her personal expression, 100%!” -Wendy Rodrigue Rhiannon is a student at Kenner Discovery in Metairie,Continue reading ““Taking a Chance” by Rhiannon Cook”
Life & Legacy Gallery Talk with Wendy Rodrigue
Tuesday, April 18, 2023, 6:00 p.mNeal Auction Company4038 Magazine Street, New OrleansFree and open to the public. Please join Neal Auction for a Gallery Talk with award-winning speaker, art historian and author Wendy Rodrigue. Wendy will introduce the Cajun series paintings by her late husband, George Rodrigue, featured in their upcoming April 21 auction. IncludingContinue reading “Life & Legacy Gallery Talk with Wendy Rodrigue”
Bluewater Elementary
February 6, 2023: Niceville, Florida Thank you Bluewater Elementary for the warm welcome, and fantastic artwork. We loved every minute of our visit!
Am I Blue? Are You? Bruner Middle School
February 10, 2023: Filmed by Douglas Magnus The students of Bruner Middle School, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, tapped into George Rodrigue and Life in their collaborative mural. They claimed the art as their own, with imaginative potential and creative realities. “There is a spiritual quality to blue,” said George, as I wrote his wordsContinue reading “Am I Blue? Are You? Bruner Middle School”