Logan County Arts new exhibit opens October 10th

 

[October 04, 2019] 

In October, Logan County Arts members will be welcoming the fall season with a group exhibit featuring interpretations of Shadows and Shades. The opening reception will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 10 at the Art Institute Gallery, 112 S. McLean St, Lincoln. In addition to viewing the artworks and enjoying refreshments, visitors will be able to discuss the works with the artists themselves.

With the coming of autumn, the sharp glare and harsh shadows of midsummer are replaced by a much richer and more subtle palette of jewel and smoky tones. LCA member Tony Shuff will take advantage of this in creating his contributions to the show. “Shadows are a joy to play with,” he says. “You are considering not only the various light sources, but also the interactions of reflected light within the cast shadows.” Capturing these intricate pathways and reflections gives a mellow depth to his images. Doris Huffman carries the drama of shadows into her work in portraiture. The various effects of a dark backdrop, a pair of pink sunglasses or a wide brimmed hat set the mood for her portrait studies in acrylic.

“In nature, when we think of shadows we think of the welcoming shade of trees, so shadows have a positive connotation,” says artist Pam Moriearty. She, Ruth Fredericks and Jan Carleen Villareal use light and shade to bring emphasis to their nature artworks. In contrast, Jason Hoffman will be showing a unique low table in steel, wood, concrete, aluminum and glass, materials which vary greatly in the way they transmit, absorb and reflect light. He says, “I am interested in seeing the shadows the piece will cast with sunlight coming through the gallery windows.”

For those thinking of the coming of Halloween, shadows and shades can have much darker implications, which some other LCA members will be considering in their works. Artists in the exhibit also include Laura Elliott, Bev Noble and Moses Pinkerton, as well as guest artists.
 

After opening night, the artworks will be available for viewing and sale until November 9. To schedule a private showing, anyone interested can call gallerist Moses Pinkerton at 217-651-8355. Also available at the “Shadows and Shades” opening will be information on the November exhibit, which will include the group’s annual Holiday Show and Sale.

[Pamela Moriearty]