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From the artist
Green Hill Center for NC Art is proud to present the first major survey of the work of mid-career artist Roy Nydorf through the exhibition Roy Nydorf | Four Decades, curated by Edie Carpenter, Director, Curatorial & Artistic Programs. Promoting artistic excellence and advocating for NC artists are core principles and the guide by which Green Hill Center makes exhibition and programming decisions. A special niche that Green Hill Center serves is providing major exhibition opportunities to the mid-career artists such as Roy Nydorf, a working artist and full-time educator who has lived in North Carolina for over thirty years. Roy exemplifies what it means to be a teacher and artist and Four Decades provides deserved recognition for his work and contribution to the art world.
My profound thanks go to my wife, Terry Hammond, family, friends, teachers, and colleagues for their continuing support. I gratefully acknowledge a Faculty Research Grant from the Office of the Vice President and Academic Dean at Guilford College in support of this project. My thanks and gratitude go to Christopher Benfey for his sustained interest in my art, and his humor, intellect, and poetic sensibility.
Green Hill Center for NC Art promotes the visual arts of North Carolina; with over 7,000 square feet of exceptional gallery space, highly qualified artistic staff, and supportive artist community, the Center is one of the premier organizations to view and learn about the art and artists of our state. Hosting exhibitions such as Four Decades builds audiences for all the exceptional artists of North Carolina. This would not be possible without the support of donors, sponsors and grantors. We would like to acknowledge the North Carolina Arts Council and United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro for their ongoing support and guidance, along with VF Corporation for their support of our educational programming. A special thanks to Terry Hammond for her tireless work and to a generous board member who supported the printing and production of this catalogue. Green Hill Center is guided by a committed Board of Directors, led by Lisa Johnson, who has set us on an ambitious and bold path for the future.
I am indebted to Green Hill Center for NC Art for their sponsorship of this exhibition: in particular, Laura Way for her unwavering commitment; Edie Carpenter for her belief in my work, her curatorial vision, and patience; Mario Gallucci for his photographic and design prowess, and to the rest of the staff for organizing the programming and bringing the project to completion. I am especially thankful to my collectors and the lenders who have made key works available for this exhibition: Adair Armfield, Molly and Jeb Burns, Robin Carter, Fidelity Corporate Art Collection, John D. Gall, Linda Hiatt and Peter Reichard, Fred Lopp, Caroline Maness, Ann May, James C. Newlin, The Riedlinger Family, Linda and Tom Sloan, Virginia Vanstory, and The Weatherspoon Art Museum at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Roy Nydorf February 2012
I hope you enjoy this beautiful catalogue and the artwork of Roy Nydorf. Thank you. Laura Way Executive Director/CEO Green Hill Center for NC Art Roy Nydorf in his studio, 2012