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 “From
the World of Books” asks each artist to seek inspiration from a
favorite book then create a work from it. The walls and floor space
of the art gallery are covered with fine art that draws inspiration
from both famous and obscure literature.
What do you read? Is it fiction or non-fiction? Why do you read? Is
it for knowledge or just a respite from the hectic world? Each
artist had to ask themselves what literature does for them, which
author speaks to them, and how can that be translated into painting
or sculpture.
In one case, Moses Pinkerton chose the inspiration for his painting
of an angel and the devil from a book he wishes had been written,
one about redemption. Cheryl Spove chose to honor Walt Whitman’s
19th century poetry in “Leaves of Grass,” an homage to the goodness
of the common man, Democracy, and the freedom of the United States.
Sheralyn
Bolton painted from the inspiration of O’Henry’s story “The Gift of
the Magi” about love and sacrifice. Each book selected was as unique
as the artist who drew inspiration from it.
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Sit back and think of a favorite book, then try to get an image
of what the author is trying to convey to you. Draw a painting in your
imagination. That is the wonder of literature, the images it can create in our
minds. The artists of Logan County Arts took this one step farther and
transferred that mental image to canvas.
“From the World of Books” will be available on the walls of the Lincoln Art
Institute for the rest of the month. Stop by and see if Moses Pinkerton is in
the gallery. If not, call 217-651-8355 to arrange a visit.
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