Winter Adult Student Show
There is something exquisite about an adult learner. Our experiences drive us to be more than we currently are; to see more, do more, to know more. Curiosity fuels our education. Many of the adult students in this current exhibition have never before shown their work. This may even be, for some, their very first art class. What makes the artists extraordinary is the fearless way in which they threw themselves into their work, creating pieces both sublime and poetic.
The evidence of this varied poetry can be seen in how several different artists addressed the theme of bridges. Each piece, done separately and in different mediums, strike me as an eloquent ode to the journey through life.
I see George Weiner’s “Bridge at Avon” as a metaphor for the strength of youth as it first looks into the future of its full seasons, the bridge marching proudly through the composition. Through a careful application of watercolor, Weiner captures the warmth and happiness of a bright summer’s day.
Moving on, Zachary Pond’s “Crossing Sesquehanna Creek” shows how a major element, such as the arched bridge, may become supporting imagery, secondary to the main goal, while still maintaining the grace and elegance of its imperative. The meticulously drawn train travelling the span of the bridge draws the eye. While the detail of the bridge is just as calculated, it does not compete with the main image.
Dawn Lockwood’s “Old Man’s Cave” puts the bridge theme to the center of the imagery once more, affording this steadfast sentinel a place of honor that quietly heralds its years of service. The rich pastels in shades of earth and bark, moss and stone, give me the feeling of quiet dignity, of long years and the hope of the peace only to be found at day’s end.
Along with paintings and drawings, the Adult Student Winter Art Show features a stunning array of dynamic ceramics and other 3-D pieces. Andrea Porter’s “To hell in a Handbag” with its intricate textures and stunning details sets the stage for both drama and whimsy.
Whimsy skips playfully to center stage with Peter Minchak’s “Footed Mug” and “Space Mug”, the vibrant colors and ribbon legs adding a sense of the playful. While simple in design, these mugs delight my eye with their fanciful turnings.
These ceramics, along with many others, prove that this show has a little something for everyone.
These works, and many more, may be enjoyed through February 9th at the Lucy Burne Gallery located within the Memorial Art Gallery. Come join the experience.
By: Leigh Wolters- Creative Workshop Intern
Posted: January 6th, 2012 under Creative Workshop.
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Time: January 17, 2012, 4:08 pm
I simply love the colors on Bridge at Avon. At the same time, the texture of the stone makes it seem so light that it can fly over the river and also, it’s obvious that it’s stone.
And all that in great harmony with other colors. Amazing! Love it.
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