George Rothacker, whose works are currently being exhibited at Main Line Art Center in Haverford, has penned a new memoir titled “The Diverse Artistic Universe of George H. Rothacker,” writes Lisa Dukart for the Main Line Today.

In the book, the artist shares a half-century of shifts and struggles that have shaped him into who he is today.

Born in 1947, Rothacker moved a lot at a young age. He spent time living in Havertown, Broomall, and Glenside, before he and his family settled in Upper Darby.

He graduated from Upper Darby High School and tried his hand in engineering at Temple University before deciding on a different path.

“I couldn’t learn things in a conventional way, but I could learn anything through art,” he said.

As an artist, he experimented with different techniques, including pastels, watercolor, pen and ink, and acrylics. His works are often part of a series, whether he is painting rock legends or 1930s New York.

“He’s someone who is willing to be playful and experimental,” said Paul Downie, executive director of Wallingford’s Community Arts Center. “That, to me, is one of the hallmarks of a really special artist.”

Read more about George Rothacker’s new memoir at the Main Line Today by clicking here.

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