CLIMBING MOUNT MERU 50×70″ acrylic on canvas
Here the metaphoric Mt. Meru is contrasted with a 1982 eruption of Mt. St. Helens
and an exploring astronaut. The two styles of the painting reflect the childhood
symbol system versus the more realistic representations of adulthood.
James H. Vredevoogd holds a BA from Michigan State University and an MFA in painting from Cranbrook Academy of Art. His paintings are in the permanent collections of two museums, two universities, and various private collections. An Emeritus professor of Art at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, he taught painting, drawing, and performance Art for thirty-two years.