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Artist
and art teacher Jennifer Grimaldi puts finishing touches
on her painting, “Every Day is a New Ride: Choose Your
Path”, which was inspired by the free spirit of a young
family member. This work, as well as that of eight other
local artists, will be on view at the Lincoln Art
Institute from April 9 to May 2, 2015. |
Logan County Arts to present
“Religious and Spiritual Inspirations” starting April 9
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[April 03, 2015]
LINCOLN - Continuing their
well-received series of exhibits for 2015, Logan County Arts members
will be responding in April to “Religious and Spiritual
Inspirations”.
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The show will debut with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. on
Thursday, April 9 at the Lincoln Art Institute, 112 S. McLean St,
Lincoln, next to the US Post Office.
The group chose this focus for their latest exhibit because
artists can use a wide range of ways to visually express the
personal insights of religious and inspirational experience. Art has
always had an integral role in many world religions, but in very
different ways. In Christianity, artists have depicted the events
and personages of the Bible in exquisitely illustrated books,
awe-inspiring murals and, later, in works commissioned by devout
individuals. In Eastern religions, artworks have often been used to
create an atmosphere of serenity, contemplation, or meditation. In
contrast, in Muslim religious art, depictions of God have been
considered a form of idolatry. Inspired Muslim artists have focused
on revering the Word of God and their houses of worship through
beautiful calligraphy and the elaborate harmonies of arabesque
designs. Beyond the themes of formal religion, many artists have
used their works to share personal spiritual inspirations.
![](http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2015/Apr/02/images/ads/current/gives_you_more_bch_040314.png) Similar imagery, including parable, contemplation and calligraphy,
will be featured among the artworks in the upcoming exhibit. For
example, local artist and art teacher Jennifer Grimaldi’s large
format acrylic painting is entitled, “Every Day is a New Ride:
Choose Your Path.” She was inspired by a young family member who was
recently lost in an accident. “I wanted to capture his fearless
spirit,” she said. “I was inspired by his appreciation of the open
road.”
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Other artists participating in the show include Margie Douglas,
Mitch Douglas, Pam Moriearty, Moses Pinkerton, Rob Swofford, Tony
Shuff, Nancy Rawlings Saul, and Cheryl Spove. After opening night,
the show will be available for viewing until May 2 by chance or
appointment. Visitors may ring the doorbell, and if curator Moses
Pinkerton is available he will open the gallery. For an appointment,
people may call Pinkerton at 217-651-8355.
Also available at the “Religious and Spiritual Inspirations” opening
will be information on the May, 2015 exhibit, which will showcase
works by young artists in the Lincoln Community High School art
program. LCA also noted their thanks to the community members who
participated in the recent Open Easel exhibit and congratulated the
numerous artists who sold works they had displayed.
[Pam Moriearty]
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