Melinda K. Hall summer 2007 show "Basic Fruit: Odd Pomology" Fruit is the staple of Melinda's latest body of work, "Basic Fruit: Odd Pomology" - an exhibit opening July 16, 2007. Although inspired by the precise engravings of 18th and 19th century horticultural artists, she admits her study is hardly scientific but rather a thoughtful cultivation of her own quirky crop. From musings on mythology and history to farm and market, and even the delights of daily consumption, Hall combines wit and a mouth-watering palette to portray Goddess Pomona's pleasure-laden harvest. If you're looking for a predictable fruit-in-bowl still life you won't find any in this exhibit, but rather in typical Hall-fashion, paintings that challenge us to consider universal subjects in a different, fresh light.