Joey was impressed by the large chandelier. They had a great children's activity page, with BINGO, a crossword puzzle, and a word search. The BINGO game made the paintings like a "where's waldo" or "I spy" book, in which the child has to look for things in the paintings, such as a gas pump, a kite, a canoe, etc. There's artwork on three floors! The bingo and crossword activities really help hold a child's attention. We spent a good 2 hours there. We started in the lower level, in which there is theater seating, and you watch a short (maybe 15 minute) interview in which Terry Redlin tells about his life and his painting. One fascinating fact...he did many pencil sketches, which are beautiful on their own, but he started with three colors for every painting, and mixed all his own colors. I could have spend more time in this part of the museum, as they had so many items displayed from his wife's family..the Langenfield Dairy. There were soda fountain items, and so many things of that era on display...photos, programs, toys, etc.
Dan pointed out to me that photography was not allowed, however, the resolution on my cell phone camera isn't good enough to capture the image accurately. Here's Joe, searching for items!
Joey was proud to point out the Redlin print over the fireplace at the motel. Art appreciation. Take advantage of every opportunity!
I have always wanted to visit this gallery, very much liking his work. It sounds interesting with the other items there as well!
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