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e begin this issue with a wish and a prayer. We pray that you all find peace and wish you the happiest of holidays, whichever ones you prefer to celebrate.

In terms of this issue, there’s an air of concern breezing through our community, one which seems echoed in towns and cities all across the country… with so many options for shopping online, what is to become of the small, local, independent retailers we love? Fear not! As we explain on page six, most local retail shops (wholesale too) have websites of their own. While you can browse or shop at them just as you would any other site, there are added bonuses, not the least of which is knowing exactly where they are located in case you wish to stop in.

Because she is such a devoted wife and mother, we figured Jasmine Nehilla could use a bit of a respite, especially with the holidays upon us. Since she has already written so many timely pieces, we were able to reach back a few years and pull out one of our favorites. That it just so happens to fit in perfectly for the holidays was… Ok, it was intentional, but we will not apologize! On page nine, Jasmine has an hypothesis for your consideration; a few ideas that just may help you appreciate AND enjoy your holidays that much more. As a method of proving said hypothesis she challenges each of us to try it out for ourselves. Jasmine is certain, just as we are confident, that this is one “holiday hypothesis” worthy of your time.

We spoke of Lawrence Heyda just last month when we discussed his incredible painting and his desire to focus on large style family portraits. We also promised to take a look at some of our local sculptors. Well, it turns out “Larry” is quite the sculptor, and a very busy one at that. And while we touched on it before, his talent truly has a global appeal and is gaining much deserved momentum. Read more about his far-reaching impact and the sculpted works of Lawrence Heyda on page ten.

You know him; you’ve seen his works around town… History is taking form in Greensboro and artist James Barnhill is one of those shaping it. Continuing with our “sculptor” theme and beginning on page twelve, we get a glimpse into the mind of the man behind the statues of Minerva, General Greene, the Greensboro Four and many more.

As this year closes and the new one begins, it almost goes without saying (almost, but not quite) that that we would not be here if you, our readers, were not here with us. We would also immediately cease to exist without the help and consideration of our wonderful advertisers who, like you, understand our message and our goal of increased awareness of, and the tremendous benefit in supporting, our community. In light of your gift to us we offer our most sincere THANK YOU to each and every one of you. Since we used a wish and a prayer earlier, we can only HOPE you find each other because together, we make this community all that we hope and wish and pray it can be!

Happy Holidays, Happy New Year and THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN!!!

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Contents

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A Holiday Hypothesis Lawrence Heyda-Global Appeal

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James Barnhill Taking Form 12

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Shop Online - Locally

A Holiday Hypothesis

Revisiting Lawrence Heyda

Of course you can shop online and still keep it local! Most of our favorite stores have an online presence too!

Jasmine Nehilla has a hypothesis and challenges each of us to help prove it.

We’ve discussed his love of portriture, but what about those sculptures? Find out the global implications of what Lawrence Heyda is up to now.

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James Barnhill - Taking Form

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You’ve seen his work; it’s all around us! Now have a look into the life and Sculpture of Greensboro’s own James Barnhill.

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If you think that keeping it local means venturing out and braving the crowds through the perils of winter ice and snow, spirit dampening spring showers or the sweltering heat of summer… Think again.

If you’re of the belief that shopping online AND frequenting your favorite local stores are at odds with each other, you are sadly mistaken because…

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hile many more have made at least one purchase this way, recent industry analytics suggest that 51% of Americans now actually “prefer” to shop online.

Considering the ever increasing market share of websites such as Amazon, EBay, Wayfair and the host of national brick and mortar chains opting to offer their wares via the internet, it’s evident that the number of online shoppers and the options they have will only continue to increase. With so many shop-from-home choices, one can’t help but wonder, what is to become of the local boutique?

As it turns out, most of our favorite local businesses have websites of their own, many offering the same online options as their national competitors, allowing shoppers to fully complete their purchases online or at the very least browse their current inventory. Frequenting locally owned establishments not only adds to the distinctive cultural character of a city, it increases the economic diversity and overall financial health of the community as well. When looking at the dollars, it makes perfect sense. Compared to chain stores, locally owned businesses return a much larger share of their 06

revenue back into the local economy; on average 28% more.

Then of course there’s the personal aspect of local support.

With friends, neighbors and even relatives working at many of our locally owned establishments, not only are we helping to keep them employed, enabling them to shop locally themselves, the chances are greatly increased that a more invested, knowledgeable person will answer any questions or concerns that may arise or actually be available in person should you ever feel the urge to “drop by”. Considering that the profusion of pros quickly outweighs the chimerical cons, the idea of supporting our locally owned businesses is really a no-brainer.

Of course there will always be arguments to the contrary such as perineal favorite “not everything available online is available from local retailers” or the ever popular “the prices are too high, compared to Walmart”. While both of these may be true to a very limited extent, the sheer number of locally owned stores translates into an extremely diverse and plentiful assortment from which to choose, while the higher

quality of the merchandise in general is well worth the few their search, these websites also offer a welcome seasonal pennies more some items could potentially cost. Besides, we sanctuary for those who fancy a holiday (or any season) that’s do “get what we pay for”, and in truth, no one is even suga bit more relaxed. gesting that everyone must do ALL of their shopping at lo We’ve dedicated considerable energy to espouscally owned stores. As we’ve been saying since the beginning ing the financial and cultural benefits to the community of of WAG, even committing just 15% of what we already in“keeping it local” in terms of shopping, dining, even the tend to spend, to “locally owned” establishments will have a various arts and entertainment. We can make it no clearer; positive impact on the community with the benefits increasthese benefits don’t disappear simply because the purchases ing on par with the rise in that percentage. Think our favorite local businesses have websites of their own of it, 15%, 20%, 25%, or more of what we already plan to are made online. Committing the same amount or even a spend on everything from food to clothes to housewares and portion of the dollars one would normally spend shopping more will directly increase the available funds for schools, towards locally owned stores, greatly helps the community, roads and other uses that could continue to positively affect with no additional cost whatsoever to the shopper. With the local jobs and overall living conditions in an endless cycle. distinct advantages of shopping local, this trend in online

There will always be those for whom shopping, espe- purchasing should not be considered an omen foretelling the cially during the holidays, gleefully involves getting out “into closing of businesses, but a herald, announcing an opporthe thick of it”; revelers who take what many may consider tunity to benefit the local economy, one which enables our holiday madness as a opportunity to joyfully join the hunt. community as a whole to flourish even more.

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A Holiday Hypothesis Jasmine Nehilla

ing the holiday season! And yet, there is something counterfeit about it all.

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he holidays are in full effect. We’re helping our son with his science fair project that he terribly fumbled—procrastination karma. And the hardest part for him was elaborating the steps of scientific method. We spent hours formulating a hypothesis which is written: “If _____[I do this] _____, then _____[this]_____ will happen.” We concluded his hypothesis was correct and he gleamed in excitement as he ate his experiment—we studied the relationship between different sugars and yeast when baking bread. He loves being right, I mean what 11-year-old doesn’t? As I’m writing this we’re finishing up the experiment, rapidly billowing into Thanksgiving and it’s ugly step-sister Black Friday. I love a good sale or super clearance item as much as the next penny-pincher. But with horror stories of shopper stampedes and overworked employees missing memorable family time, Black Friday is my least favorite holiday event. It’s a contradiction of the “holiday cheer.”

In the 28 days from Thanksgiving to December 25th, all over the country we let the holidays transform us. Somehow we find the time to adorn the exterior and interior of our homes with bright lights, menorahs, reindeer and cut pine trees. We set budgets to ensure each family member, co-worker and acquaintance receives a wrapped or bagged trinket. We’re more accepting, loving, generous, thoughtful...and encourage others to follow suit. We tend to be a little more hopeful and complain a little less; all while continuing to go to work (probably overtime), attend to our families, maintain our homes for incoming guests and oh yeah...subsist. Not to mention, we magically prepare an intricate family dinner involving a magnitude of sides and desserts. Let’s face it, we are at our productive prime dur-

Every year on NPR I catch the story of the anon Secret Santa. It’s a true account of a man garbed in a red hat who approaches complete strangers and delivers them crisp $100 bills in the most unsuspecting places. The history of Secret Santa began in the ‘70s with a homeless man. Hungry and penniless, he entered a diner and sat. The diner’s cook noticed him, reached down, appeared to pick up a $20 bill off of the ground and said, “I think you dropped this son.” Thankful, the homeless man pledged to pay it forward. And sure enough, he became wealthy in telecommunications and began giving money to strangers during the holidays. Before he died, he awarded over a million dollars. His legacy has continued on as Secret Santas anonymously call in from all over the country.

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I challenge you to focus on channeling your holiday zest...

sue: once cookies are dispersed and gifts are given, we just let the holiday cheer, the spirit of generosity and free love dissipate only to be stirred up again in another 337 days. Why can’t we let this zeal for generosity continue on throughout the year?

As we close out the year, I invite you to reflect on how you can make this upcoming year better than the last. Instead of reserving your optimism and kindness for the holidays, make alterations to give a little positivity each day. Rather than making resolutions for the New Year that you’ll abort before winter’s end, I challenge you to focus on channeling your holiday zest and become a better you. Make adjustments to complain less, shell out compliments indiscriminately, and volunteer a helping hand more often. Simply put, you’ll feel better. Your attitude will be better. Ergo, you’ll be a better person. I’ve heard it takes 21 days to form a habit. Now that you’re contemplating this challenge—my hypothesis is if you start now, this holiday season will be your best one yet. You will find that your holiday cheer will become exponentially greater because you’re focusing on enhanced living. Your family dinner banter will be authentic and genuine, and for some, the holidays be a lot less painful and discouraging. When your day to day living becomes your joyful holiday living and less bah humbug then you will appreciate the holidays even more.

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the global appeal of

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eems like we’ve been here before, if fact it was just last issue that we discussed the works of Lawrence Heyda. Unfortunately, we were a bit… slapdash, if you will, in our presentation; actually, one aspect of his work in particular. While we’ve discussed his painting, his love of that medium and his desire to delve deeper into “grand style” family portraits, we spent woefully little time discussing his sculptures. That being the case, if we really look into the story that tells of the talents of Mr. Heyda, we’ll find the rabbit hole goes much deeper than we’d imagined.

After college, Lawrence Heyda began working for wax museums in California, creating full figure likenesses of such renowned celebrities as Johnny Cash, George C. Scott, Ali McGraw and many others. As his work progressed and word of his talent spread; he began attracting attention. Ultimately he was noticed by members of the sports world who commissioned him to sculpt busts of twenty-four famous athletes. Later, in 1990 Lawrence was also commissioned to create a bronze bust of President Ronald Reagan. The bust is still displayed at the Reagan Presidential Library to this day, where former First Lady, Nancy Reagan, once proclaimed it as “the best likeness of my husband I have ever seen”.

The years that followed found Lawrence continuing to sculpt famous figures from Joe DiMaggo to Pope John Paul II with a host of celebrities in between. As his reputation proliferated, so did the offers. Ultimately he began sculpting figurines for such renowned companies as Gartlan USA and The Franklin Mint, including collectibles tied to movies such as Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and Batman Begins among others; works which have garnered worldwide recognition for their detail and collectability.

More recently Lawrence completed a crucifix for photos opposite page: Top-Left: Lawrence with

Nancy Reagan and the bust of the PresidentTop-Center (L): The bust of President ronald Reagan Top-Center (R): Collectible Figurine “Batman Begins Top-Right: Collectible Figurine “The Hearalded Griffen Clock”

Ebenezer Lutheran Church. Inspired by a small hand-carved version given to his wife, Karen, as a child; the process took almost three months to complete.

The seven-foot tall fiberglass figure had to be carved in clay before the molding Mr Heyda - in front of the curcifix he process could be sculpted for Ebenezer Lutheran Chuch completed and the statue could be painted and attached to the Black Locust cross (the locally sourced Black Locus wood is known for its beauty, durability and resistance to the elements).

Currently, Lawrence is continuing his works for The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Mayapur, West Bengal, India. Having previously completed a large bronze seated statue of the founder of ISKCON, His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada for the Samadhi memorial tomb, Lawrence is today working on a life size seated figure of Srila Prabhupada with hands folded in a greeting pose. Upon completion, Lawrence plans to continue sculpting other great saints of the same order, to be installed in the temple. As over a million visitors make the pilgrimage to this Hindu holy place annually while hundreds of thousands visit the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum each year, installations at these two locations alone crystalize the global appeal of his works; implying that the works of Lawrence Heyda will continue to be seen and appreciated on a global scale ad infinitum.

Bottom-Left - Seated bronze of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta

Swami Prabhupada Bottom - Center - The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Bottom - Right - A clay model of the head of His Divine Grace, to date

for additional information visit Lawrence Heyda’s website at: www.lawrenceheydastudios.com

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James Barnhill

TAKING FORM T Bates

ost, including myself, would assume that having the talent that James “Jim” Barnhill has displayed would serve as a strong indication that sculpting was something he was born to do. This may very well be true, but in speaking with Jim it also becomes obvious that there were some very key people and moments that formed his life, bringing him to where he is today.

The son of what Jim describes as a rather “analytical” mother and more “artistic” father, Jim’s earliest recollections of an interest in art came around the age of five when he would copy some of his father’s drawings, oh and of course that time in fifth grade when he was devastated because being sick for a day meant staying home and missing art class. Yet, it was “tinkering”, as he puts it, that he found even more gratifying, enjoying the tactile experience of building things or taking them apart and putting them back together. Ultimately, it was that tactile gratification, the physical connection with his art

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that would shape Jim Barnhill’s career.

Still, throughout his childhood and teens Jim’s artistic expressions was manifested mostly in his drawing and painting, so in selecting his college major, something art related was the all but obvious choice. After graduating from UNC Chapel Hill with his Bachelor’s degree in Art Education, Jim spent time alternating between traveling the world and working. Feeling unfulfilled creating and installing stained glass, yet maintaining the love of art which he found little time to pursue; Jim began looking into continuing his education by visiting schools where he could earn his Master’s Degree. One such visit to UNC Greensboro and a chance encounter with world renowned sculptor Peter Agostini would change Jim’s life forever and put him squarely on the path to exactly where he was meant to be.

At a time when he had become so involved in reproducing the “image” that painting became tedious and as a result “less fun”, observing the way sculptors in Agostini’s class worked from live models was quite fascinating to Jim. It goes back to his enjoyment of the tactile experience of actually “making” something, or as he describes “the entire process was more active and physically more involved, I liked the idea of simply being able to move around the thing”.

But finding his passion was only one step in his march to becoming the artist he is today. Understanding that all artists continue to evolve, Jim has always been quick to welcome the continual learning process of art. Embracing the idea that his own work has continued to progress and develop as he perpetually hones his craft, Jim notices what most of us never will, the subtlest variation in structure and technique in addition to the overall “improve-

ment” between his past works and more recent projects. “I’m a better sculptor than I used to be” he tells me as he relates a story from college. At UNCG he was working on a plaster portrait head of what he describes as “a very classic, elegant looking girl with her hair braided on top of her head”, recalling that “I thought I was a hotshot, it was darn good”. It was only after doing four more renditions of the same piece over a two year period that he was able to clearly see the differences between them and realize just how far he had advanced in that small time. The final piece in bronze, the one Jim clearly believes is the best of the five, is pictured on his website (jamesbarnhill.com). Continued on pg. 16 photos opposite page:

Left: Painting - Edie Carpenter in Queens, NY 30”X48” Center: Jim Barnhill at work - Various projects Right: Painting - Jim Barnhill’s redition of “Deep Water Horizon” 13

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Whether it’s from his own imagination and musings, nature, his surroundings or the works of other artists; inspiration comes from many areas for Jim Barnhill. One of his favorite pieces, the statue of “Perseus with the Head of Medusa” by Benvenuto Cellini, could very well be one of the reasons he maintains his passion as sculptor today. As he tells the story, twelve or thirteen years ago Jim was visiting Europe with a friend when they had the opportunity to go to Florence for a day. While there he was viewing the “Perseus” statue when an “odd physical sensation” came over him. As he recounts, “it came up my legs and through my entire body, this overwhelming sensation that I’d been here before”. With no recollection of a previous visit, upon returning home Jim asked his father if during their travels in his youth they had ever visited Florence. It was only after his father confirmed that indeed they had been in Florence for only one day when he was seven, that the memory came back of him standing in that exact spot looking at the Perseus as a child. That sensation he felt during the second visit never left him and to this day continues to have a strong impact on his feelings toward sculpture.

Although some of the smaller pieces he has completed are for sale in galleries, most of Jim’s work is commissioned and as such generally comes with some parameters, yet it’s surprising just how much creative leeway he’s given in designing his works. For instance, his statue of “Christ the Healer” at the Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center in Mission Viejo, California was commissioned by the Sisters of Saint Joseph with only the following conditions; it had to be a figure of Christ and another adult, include a child and somehow be about healing. The finished sculpture of Christ taking a child from his mother 16

not only satisfied those objectives, it went much further.

The three figures form an equilateral triangle which is indicative of the trinity. Also, in recognizing that hospital stays can have various outcomes and that Mission Hospital is a spiritual institution, that same act of Christ can be interpreted in several different ways, hopefully offering some level of comfort and hope to those who see it.

As satisfying as sculpting and teaching (Jim is an Assistant Professor of Art at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro, North Carolina) are to him, both can be exhausting. Still, Jim enjoys his time away from sculpting and the A&T classroom, sailing or restoring his vintage Austin Healey 3000, which has been an ongoing project for more than 30 years, he still finds time for other artistic pursuits. In addition to teaching an independent eight week sculpting class, Jim continues to paint. One work in particular, a 7 X 11 1/2 foot painting of the BP Deep Water Horizon oil spill was done as a response, and to bring attention to, hydraulic fracturing or fracking (a cause Jim is passionate about) this vivid depiction of the flames and firefighters efforts to douse them is a sister piece to his 8 X 11 1/2 foot painting of the Exxon Valdez oil spill. More recently Jim completed painting a 30”X48” winter scene of Edie Carpenter walking through the snow in Queens, NY.

Although the “oil spill” paintings are large, they are very precise in their use of space and spatial dynamics, the Golden Ratio (or Golden Rectangle) in particular.

Understanding that mathematical shapes play an important role in our emotional responses to art and offer a deeper (if only subconscious) appreciation to visual stimuli is an important factor in the details of Jim’s work. A closer look reveals how Jim’s “Eve the Sixth Day” in Research Triangle Park makes use of angles, ovals and arcs in a pose that dramatically heightens the visual appeal of the overall work. Similarly, a study of his statue of General Nathanael Greene uncovers the repeated use of triangles throughout the piece; done intentionally because of the pleasing symmetry of triangles and the comforting/sturdy nature of the shape. Even the most minimal alterations can affect the outcome. Slight changes to the eyes and a seemingly minor adjustment to the stance of General Greene have translated into the more concentrated and indomitable look seen on the General.

The use of mathematics is but a part of the overall technique that Jim employs. In proving that there is more to a precise rendering than mathematical precision alone, Jim utilizes his acute sense of detail. The attention to the smallest of those details is part of what makes the February One monument on the campus of NC A&T State University such a powerful statement to determination and fortitude. Although rendered from a photograph, in this instance Jim has brought to life the single-minded focus and united front of the four students at the center of one of the most important moments in the fight for civil rights.

Even though the original photo captures the students leaving Woolworth, the look of purpose and drive and the feeling of walking “into” the fray are overwhelmingly evident.

His works have been viewed by thousands in such esteemed public places as the Birmingham Botanical Gardens in Alabama and Pack Square in Asheville, NC. The fact that they’ve graced the gardens, grounds, campuses and interiors of private, public, even corporate collections throughout the country serves to reinforce and in no small way justify the outpouring of critical acclaim and public admiration they receive. Still, nowhere can the bronze sculptures of James Barnhill be viewed more easily and with more pride than where they are created, right here in Greensboro, North Carolina.

In addition to the “February One” statue, there are two more of Barnhill’s works that help shape Greensboro’s landscape. One, a nine foot tall bronze of Minerva, graces the University of North Carolina Greensboro’s campus. Not only is Minerva the Roman goddess of wisdom she is quite fittingly the school’s symbol and an integral part of the UNCG logo as well. Another meaningful and impressive work by Mr. Barnhill can be found downtown at the southern end of Greene Street where the 22 foot statue of Revolutionary War General and Greensboro namesake Nathanael Greene casts a striking figure at the center of the Holliday Traffic Circle.

These are great works of art that will continue to stand the test of time, but equally important, this is our history. Especially in the case of General Greene and February One, these are monuments to specific periods in the story of Greensboro. Not every city is lucky enough to have their history taking form the way ours does, maybe because not every city has a sculptor with the talent of Jim Barnhill. But part of the beauty of Greensboro is that you don’t have to be one of those lucky enough to have a Barnhill sculpture in your collection to enjoy his work. Just as you wouldn’t visit Rome without seeing the artwork, grab a map and take a walk around Greensboro or better still ask someone where you can find these works. Learn something, teach something, and by all means enjoy something historical and beautiful.

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Top Left: February One on the campus of NC A&T State University Center: Jim Brnhill working on the clay sculpture of February One (Courtesy of jamesbarnhill.com) photos this page, clockwise from top:

-Minerva: UNC campus, -Eve, The First Day: Northern Telecom - Research Triangle Park, North Carolina (Courtesy of jamesbarnhill.com) -Pamela: (Bust ) (Artists private collection - Courtesy of jamesbarnhill.com) -Christ The Healer: Mission Hospital Regional Medical - Center Mission Viejo, CA (Courtesy of jamesbarnhill.com) Right - General Nathanial Greene: Holliday Traffic Circle - Greensboro, NC for additional information visit jim barnill’s website at: www.jamesbarnhill.com you can view/purchase additional works at: Ambleside Gallery 528 South Elm Street

Greensboro, NC 27406 336) 275-9844

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