Comments on: Richard Jolley gives sneak peek at his $1 million installation for Knoxville Museum of Art

By: seva david louis ball

seva david louis ball — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:38:07 +0000

tommy and richard have been friends to me for several decades and i’m blessed just by remembering our conversations.

i pray more people in this area will become aware of the great artists among us, appreciate them, appreciate art in public places, and then do their part to make sure art is supported at all levels, starting with the children in their families. the art in everyone’s family is the starting point.

By: Annette Winston

Annette Winston — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:13:05 +0000

The evening was thoroughly entertaining. I have never seen so many women in sensible shoes! Tommie is a riot, and Richard is Dickie Smothers to her Tommy!

By: Sara Hedstrom Pinnell

Sara Hedstrom Pinnell — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:46:06 +0000

That night was an amazing treat. For artists that are internationally acclaimed they are extremely modest. I was not only impressed with their artistic work but with their dedication to our community. They are so giving of themselves!

By: Cynthia Moxley

Cynthia Moxley — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:51:28 +0000

Thanks, Ellen. I agree, too — especially about David Butler.

By: Ellen Robinson

Ellen Robinson — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:38:19 +0000

Richard and Tommie are national treasures. Their work is outstanding and world-renowned, as you’ve mentioned. I love the KMA and it’s collection - this work will be a jewel in its crown. Can’t wait to celebrate the installation. Thanks for this, Mox!

P.S. Loved Tommie’s comments about David and the fact that we need to invest in our creative capital. That capital is the soul of a city. We do so and could not agree more!