By Patricia Frischer
The Color of Light by Jesse Kornbluth is based on the true story about a young nun who befriended Henri Matisse and helped inspire the creation of his final and greatest masterpiece, the Chapel of the Rosary at Vence, France. Many of us know of this story and the late work of Matisse, but seeing it brought to life was a delight. The characters were all well cast and the ending was inspirational as only art can be. This is a highly recommended combination of the visual and performing arts.
“I don't know whether I believe in God or not. I think, really, I'm some kind of a Buddhist. But the essential thing is to put oneself in a frame of mind which is close to that of prayer.”
― Henri Matisse
The play is produced by Dori Salois and Sandy Hotchkiss, directed by Robert Salerno and presented by Vantage Theatre and Talent to aMuse and runs from Jan 11 to Feb 3rd at Tenth Avenue Arts Center Theatre (930 Tenth Ave. SD) $25-$30 619.940.6813 or on their website.
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| Henri Matisse played by O/P. Hadlock photo by Marti E Kranzberg |
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| Matisse with the nun Monique Burgeois played by Cecily Keppel photo by Marti E Kranzberg |
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| Mother Superior played by Jody Catlin with Matisse photo by Marti E Kranzberg |
The exhibition Radiance Art is showing on the 3rd floor of the Theater and open during run of the show. Its includes work by Pia Stern, Yvette Deas and Kevin Ming Young. Since the play is called the Color of Light, you would expect to see works with masses of color and that is exactly what you see. There are no cut outs or collages, but there is a lightness about the works of Pia Stern. Keven Ming Young has chosen to be inspired by very interesting sections of close ups from biological microscope slides. And there is a strange gaiety about Yvette Deas compositions...weird and wonderful.
By the way,artists can call when booking and get $10 off the $30 tickets. More info: Dori Salois 619-940-6813
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| Pia Stern |
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| Pia Stern |
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| Pia Stern |
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| Kevin Ming Young |
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| Kevin Ming Young |
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| Kevin Ming Young |
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| Yvette Deas |
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| Yvette Deas |
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| Yvette Deas |
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