Category Archives: Rodrigue Video Narrative

Douglas Magnus and Wendy Rodrigue Magnus at the exhibition George Rodrigue: Painting for Myself at the Museum of New Art in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, organized by the Life & Legacy Foundation, 2023. Photo by Savannah Woody.

 

“Recording and preserving Wendy’s narratives of paintings and art by George Rodrigue has been quite a thrill! There is a sense of importance to these videos that possess both the stories behind the art and the uniquely personal perspective that only Wendy can bring to these particular works. They are spontaneous and authentic insights into the life and art of the artist and his muse.” – Douglas Magnus

 

“Douglas began his career as a photographer and filmmaker. His images and films of the New Mexico Counterculture, the Santa Fe Film Festival and beyond are housed in the archives of the New Mexico History Museum. He’s often mentioned that throughout his career, he’s found inspiration and excitement in a good subject. How lucky for me to recently land that role!

 

“Working with Douglas on these projects has been loads of fun, and the result is extremely rewarding. He’s the cameraman and the director, motioning me with hand signals in and out of the light, indicating when I should speak up or move along, or any number of things. The results are ‘cinema verite’ films we’re both pleased with and that help preserve George’s story for students, educators, collectors, artists, and anyone who’s curious.” – Wendy Rodrigue Magnus

Summer 2024, Rodrigue in Santa Fe!

Join Wendy Rodrigue Magnus in Santa Fe, New Mexico for unique art and storytelling offerings from the Life & Legacy Foundation and Santa Fe Community College Continuing Education. Hosted by Four Seasons Rancho Encantado Resort, these unplugged presentations feature original, rarely seen paintings by George Rodrigue from Wendy’s private collection. Also included, a fabulous NewContinue reading “Summer 2024, Rodrigue in Santa Fe!”

Jazz Fest Portraits: George Rodrigue at the Hilliard Art Museum, Film 3 of 6

April 20, 2024: Join Wendy Rodrigue at the Hilliard Art Museum for a closer look at Rodrigue’s paintings for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, featuring the history behind portraits of legendary musicians, Mahalia Jackson (1995) Pete Fountain (1995/6) and Al Hirt (1999/2000). Filmed by Douglas Magnus for the Life & Legacy Foundation, thisContinue reading “Jazz Fest Portraits: George Rodrigue at the Hilliard Art Museum, Film 3 of 6”

Huey Long: George Rodrigue at the Hilliard Art Museum, Film 2 of 6, The Kingfish (1979)

Apr 1, 2024: Rodrigue’s iconic portrait of Governor Huey P. Long, “The Kingfish” (1979), prompted a surprising reaction from the artist when reunited with the large canvas during a career-spanning exhibition of his work at the New Orleans Museum of Art in 2008. Best known for his paintings of Blue Dogs and Cajun folklife, RodrigueContinue reading “Huey Long: George Rodrigue at the Hilliard Art Museum, Film 2 of 6, The Kingfish (1979)”

“George Rodrigue: The River is the Road” at the Carnegie Visual Arts Center

Wendy Rodrigue’s opening remarks during a new exhibition of her late husband’s paintings at the Carnegie Visual Arts Center in Decatur, Alabama. During the pre-opening week, Wendy lead school tours of the exhibition, hosting 800 children, plus families, educators, and community groups. George Rodrigue: The River is the Road continues through April 7, 2024. SponsoredContinue reading ““George Rodrigue: The River is the Road” at the Carnegie Visual Arts Center”