Andrea Poole: In Study and Reverence
On View at Formato Fine Arts May 28th - July 8th
OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION
May 28th 7PM
100 W MAIN STREET
WYTHEVILLE, VA
On View at Formato Fine Arts May 28th - July 8th
OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION
May 28th 7PM
100 W MAIN STREET
WYTHEVILLE, VA
Formato Fine Arts is proud to present In Study and Reverence, a solo exhibition by Andrea Poole, a Southwest Virginia artist whose work reflects a deep commitment to both her craft and her community.
"Blue Ridge Mountains"Oil on Canvas
20x16
Poole, a graduate of Radford University (BFA, 1998), has spent decades cultivating a practice rooted in observation, discipline, and care.As an elementary school art teacher in Wythe County Public Schools, she plays a vital role in shaping the next generation of artists, offering students not only technical guidance but a model for creative life grounded in consistency and curiosity.
"Pear Still Life"Oil on Canvas
12x12 Framed
In Study and Reverence presents a body of work that moves fluidly between studies of the natural world and reinterpretations of historical painting. Poole’s compositions reflect a quiet attentiveness: animals, landscapes, and figures emerge through a lens that balances realism with a subtle, almost surreal sensibility.
"Rejuvenescence"Oil on Canvas
36x36 Framed
Her use of vibrant color and layered mark-making draws from studying the artists that define art history. Van Gogh, Matisse, Michelangelo, Mary Cassatt, Picasso, and her students. There is a sense of devotion in these works. They are not simply representations, but acts of research into the originals and reinterpreting them. In revisiting classical imagery and pairing it with Poole's 2026 lens - creating a dialogue between past and present. Inviting viewers to consider what it means to hold it in reverence.
"Aspens"Oil on Canvas
20x16 Framed
This exhibition is also a reflection of Formato Fine Arts’ ongoing mission: to platform hyper-local artists alongside national voices, recognizing that cultural depth begins within community. Andrea Poole’s work is shaped by research, teaching, and landscapes of the region.
"Essentials"Oil Pastels on Paper
11x14 Framed
In Study and Reverence will be on view during the Chautauqua Festival this June, offering visitors an opportunity to engage with work that is both grounded and transcendent.
"Picasso Tribute"
Mixed Media on Canvas
20x16 Framed
Andrea's work will be available to view on our website and in-person with a kickoff show May 28th at 7PM
Music & Drinks will be available <3For press inquiries, sales, or additional information, please contact Formato Fine Arts.
