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			 An opening reception will be held on Thursday, 
			July 14, 2022 from 5 to 8 pm at the LAI Gallery, 112 S. Mclean St., 
			Lincoln. The show, entitled “We Didn’t Know” will include still life 
			oil paintings. 
 The artist explains, "The pandemic changed the way we view the 
			world. It brought to light truths that remained unseen and caused 
			pain beyond the effects from the physical virus. It made us question 
			our values, our relationships, ourselves. To me, still lifes are 
			extremely personal. The objects in each piece represent a moment or 
			feeling and how the pandemic magnified or reflected each. Some 
			reflect the pain and doubt it caused, while others deal with the 
			humor of the situation. Still lifes act as a mirror to our mind. 'We 
			Didn’t Know' focuses on the time directly prior to and during the 
			pandemic."
 
 Erin Eveland is a painter and the Executive Director of The Hub - 
			Arts and Cultural Center in Rushville, IL.
 
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Her work, both artistic and administrative, is driven by the 
belief that art should be accessible to everyone. In her previous life, she 
taught high school art. 
			 
The gallery will also be open on Friday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m. 
and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Aug 6th. 
				 
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