Fredrick Nelson’s “The Poetry of Vision” Opening Reception & Artist Talk

Atrium Gallery is proud to announce a significant solo exhibition for Fred Nelson, a prominent and admired St. Louis artist.

Nelson received his BA from Webster College in St. Louis and his MFA from Washington University School of Fine Art. He has been successful both as an artist and teacher, with many years associated with several recognized St. Louis schools, including over 30 years on the faculty of MICDS.

Now retired, more time in his studio has given him the opportunity to advance into his personal interests and values as he weaves so much of them into his compositions. Nelson is known for claiming his abstract works are speaking of nature. Color, which invokes mood as well as memory, is also a longstanding and prevalent element pushing his works toward the sophistication they deserve. This exhibition brings his most recent works together, and includes many references to his earlier themes that now appear with more clarity, and a settling in with the whole of his oeuvre. The response to his work over the years has been ever growing, with numerous museum collections as well as private and corporate collections choosing to collect his work. He is a prolific artist with exacting requirements of himself, putting many of his works into a “classic” category.

Join us to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Fred's career as an exhibiting artist.