Reflections Gallery opening summer exhibit

Faith Dunkel-Mueller has created "Eden," her acrylic mixed media piece. Faith Dunkel-Mueller has created "Eden," her acrylic mixed media piece.

By Lynda Edwards April 24, 2016 1 min read

Photo Gallery

‘River and Shore’: Inspiration in the man-made and nature-made

Keith Mitchell displays three photographs on canvas. Clockwise from top left are, "Coca-Cola Bottle," "The Mudpie" and "Old Yesterdays."

Larry Castleberry created this work, named "Natural Cannon Ball, by starting with a hollowed-out gourd.

"Berge," an acrylic on canvas by Renel Plouffe

"Sunset at Bennett Lake" by Jim Tucker is a painting of the lake near Jasper, Tenn.

"The Clarence M. Frame Running Down River Toward the Old 41 Bridge" by Jim Tucker

If you go

› What: “River and Shore” exhibition by Jim Tucker and Renel Plouffe› Where: Reflections Gallery, 6922 Lee Highway› When: Opening reception from 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 29; exhibition runs through May› Gallery hours: 10 a.m-6 p.m. Monday-Friday.› Information: 892-3072 or reflectionsgallerytn.com

Reflections Gallery is opening an exhibition perfectly themed for summer – art devoted to shorelines and beaches.

Titled “River and Shore,” the exhibit will showcase works by Chattanooga artists Jim Tucker, whose exquisite landscapes are highly detailed and moody, and Renel Plouffe, who is known for color-drenched abstract impressionism.

Plouffe cheerfully acknowledges that they are polar opposites in style.

“That’s what makes it so interesting; I am a city girl and I take inspiration from living here where the river cuts through the city and is part of its life,” Plouffe says. “I think we get sometimes get numb to the beauty we have around us here as we drive past the mountains and river. These paintings let me focus on that beauty.”