For over seventy years, Aaronel deRoy Gruber has created distinctive works of art that have been exhibited throughout the world. Filmmaker Kenneth Love celebrates her life and art in this fascinating documentary. Exclusive interviews family members, friends, art experts, and Aaronel herself provide insights to her artistic vision. The film captures the shape and luminosity of her of kinetic sculptures, the rich colors of her paintings, and the analytical eye that she brings to her photographic compositions.
Aaronel deRoy Gruber: a Life in Art is a revealing portrait of one of Pittsburgh's most respected and active artists.
“Ken Love's tribute to Aaronel deRoy Gruber is a wonderful addition to his growing library of films about image-makers who have made a significant contribution to photography in the Western Pennsylvania region.”
-Linda Benedict-Jones
Curator, Department of Photography
Carnegie Museum of Art
Running Time: 53 minutes
Special Features: 47 minutes