LEWISBURG — “William Christenberry: Site/Possession” is now on display at the Samek Art Gallery in the Elaine Langone Center, Bucknell University. Since 1959, Christenberry has, through his art practice, attempted to “possess” the Southern landscape and culture that has formed his identity.
A native of Tuscaloosa, Ala., he has returned to Hale and Perry counties consistently for more than 40 years to document changes and refresh his inspiration. In this pursuit to fix his memory of place, Christenberry has developed a visual language that encompasses drawing, painting, prints, photographs, sculpture and installation, all of which are represented in this exhibition.
