Dr. Seuss is in town (cam-phone pics)

So what do you do when you here original Dr. Seuss prints are on display in your area? Hopefully, like myself, you check them out.

After gitting over how nice of a space I was approaching and entering the Malton Gallery, I was struck by how many versions of "all-things-familiar" filled the space ...and immediately realized it may take a moment or two to sift through the work in front of me.

The show: The Art of Dr. Seuss, A retrospective and Museum Tour was just that. And given that title, it's worth preparing for. (More gum.) I saw, I learned, I enjoyed. And at times, I admitedly found myself overwhelmed with the amount of information I was taking in during the "Museum Tour" portion of the experience. But as I weaved through both large and small-scale pieces of Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuess), I also realized how nice the option is to be able to own a piece of history. If you're like myself, you've enjoyed a few different Seuss tales in your day, so why not addorn your walls with a piece of that collection (if you have the means)?

Also, since a brief overview of his life-story is well told, and on display as well, you almost owe yourself the pleasure of checking out the show. Maybe, I should be more studied in Seuss, but I never realized Geisel ever created things like political/war-related cartoons, the "adult book" Seven Lady Godivas (1939) or that in his sculptures, he sometimes included authentic beaks, antlers and horns. Honestly, I didn't even realize he created 3-dimensional work at all. (I guess that's just a classic example of true artistic progression.)

Still, amoungst and beyond the historical stuff, lies a nice collection of colorful work. Familiar large scale images can be found, as well as a few never-before-seen works. And almost all of the framed prints can easily be enjoyed. Scenes from "Green Eggs and Ham" and "Oh The Places You'll Go" not only decorate the white walls, but also help to get thoughts floating down memory lane. Pleasant surprises came from time time within the painterly works. And darkly portrayed, sharply contrasting/criptic images of the Grinch are now saved in my memory banks as well.

With a bit of refinement, a bit of youthfullness, and a bit of education, the display at Malton gallery remains something worth spending a moment with. You'll probably see a lot that you're expecting and a lot you aren't. But regardless, when you stand back and take it all in, you can really gain a new appreciated for how important Theodor Seuss Geisel really was.

So, by all means, check it out if you have the time. The show will be on display at Malton Gallery until June 5th. The gallery hours are 11am to 5pm Tuesday through Saturday (Sunday and Monday by appointment). And they can be found at their new location: 3804 Edwards Road Cincinnati, OH 45209

or via telephone at (513) 321-8614.

Cheers,

Jonathan