This summer’s final installment of Summer Sundays 2019 at Crevasse 22 | River House was ART + NATURE. Visitors from near and far enjoyed a great day at this unique end of summer event hosted by Crevasse 22 | River House on Sunday, August 11, just 25 minutes from the French Quarter, at 8122 Saro Lane in Poydras, LA. The sculpture garden and art center offers an idyllic setting for escape from hectic city life.

Each event features talks, demonstrations, art making opportunities, tours, and free exploration of the art center and sculpture garden, plus nature walks through the adjacent woods. Light snacks and drinks provided. All events are free and open to the public.

The exhibition on view in the River House Art Center, Landscapes and Monsters, explores the beauty of southeastern Louisiana’s natural landscape as well as the ecological threats to our region due to coastal erosion and rising sea levels.

This event included an artist talk with John Anderson, son of Walter Anderson; collaborative sculpture making with artist Jeff Becker; and an all-ages art project with duck decoys and “monsters in the landscape” drawings.

John Anderson, son of New Orleans born artist Walter Anderson joined us to discuss the significance and legacy of his father’s art, as well as the elder Anderson’s connection to the flora, fauna of the region expressed through his art.

Artist and set designer Jeff Becker was also on site, adding to the found-material monster sculpture begun at the first Summer Sunday event in June. Guests are encouraged to participate in the collecting of materials and enhancement of the sculpture. Art activities for all ages were held throughout the day. Inside the River House, guests had the opportunity to add to the informal gallery display by creating monster sketches inspired by the work of exhibition artist Jonathan Mayers, or add to the collaborative neighborhood mural begun in previous sessions. Outside in the sculpture garden, guests painted duck decoys to add to the crevasse display created by the St. Bernard Art Guild or take them home to enjoy.

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