Neal?s artwork on display in Murfreesboro

An art exhibit showcasing the work of local artist Carol Neal is on exhibit in the gallery of the Murfreesboro/Rutherford County Center for the Arts through the end of the month.

Her work consists of paintings, mixed-media, sculpture and vintage assemblage. Much of her work incorporates Warren County history, a fact of which she is proud.

?Through my art, new life is given to remnants of the past, things that were used and enjoyed by folks who came before. An angel on display is made from hundreds of pieces of old items; items that would have been lost, and now is a piece of art,? said Neal.

Many of the primary components in her art are unearthed pottery and glass pieces from a historic Warren County property. She tries to keep them intact when possible to preserve the natural weathering occurring through time. The result is unique, colorful two- and three-dimensional pieces of art with a historical twist.

Neal is a Warren County educator and a free lance artist. She held a solo exhibit in October at the Cannon County Arts Center, participated in group exhibits with the Association of Visual Artists of Chattanooga, and has had numerous local exhibitions.

The Center for the Arts is located at 110 W. College Street in downtown Murfreesboro. The exhibit is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, call 615-904-ARTS.