Cajun Artist George Rodrigue Profile (1981)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1981-11-20
Duration: 00:10:34
Subjects: Rodrigue, George | ART | ARTISTS | PAINTINGS | Painters | CAJUNS | Cajuns in art | Weill, Gus
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Rodrigue, George Interviewee
Description
This segment from the November 20, 1981, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features an interview with Cajun artist George Rodrigue. He discusses his paintings, including his style of painting people as a part of the landscape, his use of the oak tree as a symbol, capturing the connection between the Cajuns and their past, and his use of contrasting colors. Rodrigue also talks about his recent collaboration with author Gus Weill on a book entitled “A Couple of Local Boys.” Host: Beth George