Logan
County Arts Presents "Abstract" Aug. 13
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[August 04, 2015]
LINCOLN
- For their August art exhibit, Logan County Arts members will be
sharing their takes on Abstract Expressions. The show will open with
a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 13 at the Lincoln
Art Institute, 112 S. McLean St, Lincoln, next to the Post Office.
In addition to the reception, the gallery will be open for the
Balloon Festival weekend on Saturday, August 29 (1 – 4 pm).
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Abstract art includes a wide variety of styles and can perhaps be
defined more easily by what it is not than what it is. Regardless of
its approach to its subject, abstract art does not focus on
including recognizable images of physical objects, but rather
strives to produce its effects through form, color or composition.
On seeing an abstract piece, viewers looking for some familiar
object may become frustrated by what may seem to be only an array of
unrecognizable drips or blobs. But just as a song without words can
stir moods, memories or contemplation, an abstract artwork can
depict harmony or conflict, cheerfulness or despair, chaos or serene
order.
LCA artists have found the inspiration for their abstract works in a
variety of ways. Tony Schuff will show two Abstract/Expressionist
photo pieces that are details from an earlier oil painting. Moses
Pinkerton has created two acrylics; for one, he says, he “stayed
between the lines”, while another was “just an expression of the
moment.” Cody Sparks, who did the artwork for the exhibit’s poster,
was inspired by Picasso and has always associated abstract art with
bright colors. With this inspiration, he has used the 21st Century
magic of the computer to produce a composition that is very colorful
without overpowering the viewer.
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Other artists participating in the show include Sheralyn Bolton, Margie Douglas,
Mitch Douglas, Bert Hill, Jason Hoffman, Pam Moriearty, Vernon Phillips, Kerry
Rolewitz, Nancy Rollings Saul, Cheryl Spove, Barb Stobaugh and Rob Swofford.
After the opening weekend, the show will be available for viewing until Sept. 20
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 “Abstract Expressions” opening will be information on the
September, 2015 Jason Hoffman solo exhibit, featuring both a retrospective and
new artworks by this talented painter/sculptor.
[Pam Moriearty, Logan County Arts] |