PUBLSHER'S NOTE

Green Donkeys, Green Elephants

(and Green Frogs)

“A stupid man’s report of what a clever man says can never be accurate, because he unconsciously translates what he hears into something he can understand.”

– Bertrand Russell

“It’s not easy being green,” sang our friend Kermit so many years ago. To the architects, builders and homeowners who have chosen the path of green, this little frog’s lyrics could not be more true.

Architecture has always been a part of the arts—check out the last 20 pages of any art history book. But after decades of building with a similar thought process and a somewhat similar format, the way our structures are being built is changing. Judith Tackett writes about a handful of individuals and groups who are helping form the bridge between the building of the past and the building of the future.

Also, Kat Amano interviews some local sculptors who talk about why they chose this particular medium. And we feature Bhutenese painter Phurba Namgay who was picked up by The Rymer Gallery shortly after his recent move to Nashville.

We want to thank Demetria Kalidemos for bringing us a short piece on the late amateur artist Lois Lewis lovingly written by her husband, James.

Our wine column highlights several delicious organic wines, and our social editor, Ted Clayton, takes us to Cheekwood’s grand ball.

Finally, we’re excited to introduce a new column by former Nashville Business Journal managing editor Garrison Wells. Wells’ column spotlights the connection between local business and the arts.
Enjoy!

Best,
Randy Read

Correction:
Regarding our May issue featuring The Artist’s Voice project—artist Laura Kauffman is from Paris, Tennessee. The artist’s digital work is based on her years with clinical depression and includes her experience with breast cancer. Kauffman purposefully uses her non-dominant hand to create her work.