Join us on Thursday, January 15, for the first Speaker Series of 2026. Jim Caldwell returns to the Atherton Library for an engaging talk on Auguste Rodin and his work. The event will take place from 4 pm till 6 pm.
At the turn of the 20ᵗʰ century, Auguste Rodin was the most famous sculptor in the world. A man of humble origins and mostly self taught, he is considered by many to be the father of modern sculpture. His preferred medium was clay, which would then be cast into Bronze. Rodin’s unconventional poses, loose and vigorous manipulation of clay, and complex compositions pointed to new directions for sculpture. Rodin was a passionate man, who had love affairs with numerous women, and we shall see that passion in the bold expressiveness of his sculptures.
Jim Caldwell, Artist, Architect, teacher, and Art Historian, has delivered over 100 art talks about many of his favorite artists, including Monet, Sargent, Van Gogh and Vermeer. This 45 minute slide show incorporates over 70 brilliant images.
