Shepherd University Hosts Exhibition Celebrating Carl Frederick Gaertner's Legacy in Appalachia
Shepherd University hosts Carl Frederick Gaertner art exhibit
The Journal | Wednesday, November 20, 2024
By Ainsley Hall
Shepherd University, as reported by The Journal, has opened an art exhibit dedicated to the works of Carl Frederick Gaertner, organized by his granddaughter, Erin Gaertner. The exhibit showcases Gaertner's artworks that reflect industrial Appalachia, particularly Greenbrier County, where he traveled. The project not only serves to archive and preserve his legacy but also connects Erin to her grandfather, whom she never met. The exhibit features various mediums, including gouache paintings and sketches, and Erin plans a retrospective art show at Carnegie Hall in January, marking the first comprehensive display of Gaertner's works in over a decade.