LAI July exhibit features works of Erin Eveland
Artist reception to be held July 14th

 

[July 08, 2022] 

For their July show, Lincoln Arts Institute will host a solo exhibition by professional artist Erin Eveland. 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.

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.

[Marcia Cook]