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Fine Arts Library Wexner Center for the Arts August 30, 2002 Artists in Residence, Inc. Chris Anderson 506 East Tompkins Street Columbus, Ohio 43202 Dear Mr. Anderson, I write to compliment you on your excellent work with the Artists in Residence video series. I've viewed several of these videotapes and thought them so worthwhile that I purchased the entire set for our Fine Arts Library. The AIR tapes are special because you make it possible for the viewer to share in conversation with the artists. Artists look directly into the camera and speak with the viewer about their artwork--their inspirations, their vision, their challenges, and their joy. In addition, the viewer has the opportunity to observe the artist at work, and observe specific techniques at a close range. Unlike other videotapes about artists, your videotapes provide an experience with the artist. You have taken advantage of the medium (video) to demonstrate that artists are ordinary people who have learned to take chances. Beyond showing how it is done, the tapes show that it can be done. The experience of being with the artist encourages the viewer to release the artist within. For that reason I would recommend these tapes to viewers of all ages, from 9 to 90 and beyond. Sincerely, Susan Wyngaard, Head Fine Arts Library