In honor of Father’s Day, Trellis & Vine is hosting a gallery featuring works from local artist Paul Miller and his daughter, Neelie. The father-daughter duo are sharing their favorite individual and collaboration pieces throughout the month of June at Trellis & Vine, a Smyrna arts development organization in Rutherford County. They will also host an artist meet-and-greet on Friday, June 16.
Miller loves color, he loves shape, he loves line quality, he loves letters, he loves to paint; his mind wanders. After obtaining a BFA in graphic design, many of the mentioned design elements continued finding their way into Miller’s studio work.
Most of Miller’s thoughts are built up in the layers of his work, the artist says. Many times, the surface is a mask hiding experiences, but the past continues to resonate and shape the present. For Miller, each layer is its own. The painting, in its finality, is a combination of emotions, experiences and wandering thoughts; whether what the viewer sees is abstract or representational.
As a Christian who enjoys painting, Miller’s thoughts of spirituality, eternity and moral ideals oftentimes find their way into the same works as random thoughts of the day and ideas from songs listened to while painting.
Miller’s daughter says she’s “more excited than her dad” to display her art. She has been developing her painting style and has worked in a variety of mediums, including painting rocks and designing her own Toms brand shoes.
Paul now tends to work on a larger scale. Most of his pieces are at least 4 feet square, and he also enjoys sculpture art.
Even more than art, more than creating, Paul enjoys being a father. He enjoys spending time with his family, and has found the opportunity to capitalize on time with his daughter painting together. This exhibit opportunity at Trellis & Vine has provided the chance for them to share a passion they love.
Their works will be on display all of June in T&V’s storefront at 27 S. Lowry St. in Smyrna. View the art Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m. The June 16 meet-and-greet with the artists will begin at 6:30 p.m.
