Pleasant Living Magazine

Bella Arte Gallery is excited to host the highly anticipated national art exhibition "Secrets of the Deep" this October at their Midlothian, VA, gallery.  In conjunction with the release of the new award winning coffee table book, Dr. Seuss's Secrets of the Deep: The Lost. Forgotten, and Hidden Works of Theodor Seuss Geisel, the "Secrets of the Deep" art exhibition features limited edition reproductions of the original artwork from Dr. Seuss's never before seen personal collection.  This unique exhibition offers an expanded look at Dr. Seuss's artisit legacy with a focus on the extraordinary collection of imagery reproduced from his nearly seventy-year artistic career.

The exhibition launches Thursday, October 6th, and will run through Thursday, November 3rd, 2011.  Gallery hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 10am to 6pm; Friday 10am to 8pm; Saturday 10am to 6pm, admission is free.

Secretly, Ted Geisel wanted to be recognized as a serious artist, but openly, he was quick to describe his private works as "midnight paintings."  While researching Ted's paintings and sculptures at his La Jolla home, it was discovered Ted and his wife Audrey kept more than forty artworks behind a concealed false door that were publicly unknown and unpublished, all waiting for Audrey to reveal them to Ted's fans among his passing per his request.  The Secrets of the Deep coffee table book is the first book released in more than 15 years featuring never before seen artwork from the Seuss private collection.  Two extraordinary exclusive limited tour editions are also being showcased as part of this exhibition.

The Cat Behind the Hat

Ted Geisel's most iconic self-portrait ran in the July 6, 1957 issue of The Saturay Evening Post.  Appearing just four months after the launch of The Cat in the Hat.  This classic portrait depicts Dr. Seuss as his mischievious alter ego, complete with red and white stovepipe hat, cat ears, and the Cat's now famous red bow tie.

Cuddle Fish

Cuddle Fish was kept close at hand by Ted throughout his lifetime which to this day resides with Audrey in the Geisel home.  In the vein of the Horton Line Drawing, this works exudes classic Seussian charm and confirms the Good Doctor's breezy artistic talent.

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