Jeanine Hill-Soldner
Fine Artist/Art
Educator
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Memories of an Era, Reflections of Our Time
I hope that I have achieved some level of art in my work. "Memories of an Era, Reflections of Our Time" is a labor of love. I have made a commitment in my art that it should move beyond the marketplace, and reach deeper into the complexities of human experiences. I have also made a commitment to delve deeper into the stories we tell, and the memories we cherish or fear. We are who we are because of our memories. Each one of us shares a collective memory that is developed in context with the society we share with others. But it is our personal memories that make us who we are. I believe we dream through our individual memories and in many ways live out our lives in accordance with our previous experiences. The paintings in this exhibit were developed from family snapshots and photos that were taken during my Dad's first tour of duty during the Vietnam War. I began this work in early 2000 because I wanted to establish a narrative. I felt I had something to say and a story that needed telling. The orange skies represent Agent Orange, a dioxin based herbicide that was liberally sprayed in Vietnam from 1961-1970. The men in the paintings and photos are members of the Bravo Company 3rd Recon Battalion, United States Marine Corps. These were the first ground troops to enter Vietnam in 1965. My Dad returned to Vietnam in 1968-1969. This exhibit is for my Dad, all of those who have gone to war, those who have not returned, and their families. To read more about Jeanine Hill-Soldner and the Memories of an Era collection click here. Selected Oil On Canvas Paintings from the "Memories of and Era" Collection
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