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Celebrating a Legacy of Art: New Gallery Exhibit Up Now
Brother and sister showcase their unique collection.
The gallery walls in the Archipley Cultural Center are host to an extraordinary new exhibition: Celebrating a Legacy of Art. This exhibit showcases the artwork of Ellen and George Ludway, two remarkable artists whose talent and creativity flourished during a time of great historical significance. The collection offers a rare glimpse into the artistic legacy of a family deeply rooted in the arts, and will be on display through December 2024.
Ellen Ludway, a young artist with incredible promise, created stunning pen and ink drawings and pastels of Hollywood movie stars during the Great Depression. Remarkably, all her featured work was completed before the age of seventeen. Though her artistic career was shortened by societal expectations, Ellen’s pieces remain timeless, capturing the glamour of her era with grace and precision.
Her brother, George Ludway, a prominent cartoonist, contributed to leading publications such as The New Yorker before serving as an Air Forst pilot in World War II. After the war, George continued his work as a cartoonist and later, at the age of seventy-five, took up watercolors, producing a new body of work that reflects his lifelong artistic passion.
Celebrating a Legacy of Art not only honors their artistic achievements, but also highlights the strength of familial creativity, with generations of Ludways making their mark as artists in various forms. Visitors are invited to experience this unique collection, which celebrates both the challenges and triumphs of pursuing art through adversity.
On Saturday, September 21st, The Center at Eagle Hill will host a full evening celebrating the arts. Beginning with a Gallery Opening Reception at 4:30 pm, community members are invited to come together for refreshments and conversation with curator Vern McClish. Following this reception, at 7 pm, The Center will welcome back Rave On to entertain with the classic sounds of 50’s and 60’s Rock & Roll. It will be a night of talent not to be missed!
