Dorothy Hood: The Color Of Life

Dorothy Hood doesn't believe in "ambition", she believes in "accomplishment". Her paintings, huge abstract fountains of color, reflect her commitment to work. Her two main geographical inspirations have been Texas ("space frees") and Mexico, where she went on a two-week vacation with a friend from school, and stayed for 19 years. In addition to watching Dorothy at work, viewers are given a glimpse of her demanding home life, a great part of which is taking care of her ailing husband Velasco Maidana. Once a renowned classical musician, Velasco has debilitated to the point where he needs constant care. In explaining her work, Dorothy says of her montages that they express her feelings; as for art admirers "it's a total accident that it [her work] communicates at all." Produced by Houston's Museum of Fine Arts, Dorothy Hood: The Color of Life is an inspirational portrait of an amiable artist. Recommended for larger public and school libraries. (See COMPUTER GRAPHICS SPECIAL for availability.)