Artist Clyde Connell Profile (1984)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Art, Interview
Place Covered: Lake Bistineau, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1984-01-06
Duration: 00:04:18
Subjects: Connell, Clyde, 1901-1998 | Arts | ARTISTS | Sculptors
Contributors:
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Ekings, Robyn Reporter
- Connell, Clyde Interviewee
Description
This segment from the January 6, 1984, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Robyn Ekings’ profile of 82-year-old artist Clyde Connell. Ekings visits Connell at her home and studio on Lake Bistineau as she prepares for her upcoming one-woman show in New York City. In her interview with Ekings, Connell discusses the inspiration for her gate and post sculptures and her recent drawings of “swamp songs,” or the sounds of the swamp. Host: Beth Courtney