Art Lexicon
Visions of Letters, Literature and the Written Word
November 6 - 22, 2009
Artists mix media and metaphors in Art Lexicon
Fall is drawing to a close, winter is just a few weeks away…time to get cozy with a good book…or a good piece of art.
This November, the Columbia Art Gallery presents Art Lexicon: Visions of Letters, Literature and the Written Word, which will feature works or art reflecting and celebrating the written word.
Literal and figurative interpretations of the written word by eighteen artists working in a variety of mediums, will draw you in as only a good story can.
Artists "play with words"
The Columbia Art Gallery’s November show features the works of 18 well-known artists as eclectic as they are talented. In Art Lexicon the artist were asked to “Play with Words” and mix the metaphors as well as their mediums.
Opening Reception
The public is invited to the opening reception on Friday, November 6 from 6-8pm at the Columba Center for the Arts.
Letters, text and script flow in oils, acrylics, pastel, and ink. The graceful curves of Arabic and Chinese calligraphy juxtaposed with the bold lines and sharp edges of the Roman alphabet in a sophisticated interaction of style, medium and cultural influence.
"Firefighter" by Laurie Balmuth
Some of the works play in the world of the imaginary by mingling literature and art, capturing dreamy visual interpretations of fairytales, classic novels, pulp fiction, epic poetry, and tell a story in a picture and capture a classic vignettes in a vibrant colors and cool undertones.
Incorporated in some of the work are the written words of original short poems, song lyrics and haiku so that the spectator can play along with the artists’ eclectic blend of the literary arts and visual arts. This allows each artist a poetic medium to infuse deeper meaning into each work.
Participating Artists
Participating artists are: Barb Schuppe, Peg Dills Kelter, Andrew Pate, Charlotte Peterson, Elsie Petrequin-Noble, Amirra Malak, Chad Mayo, Myah Bailey, Sarah-Morton Erasmus, Mark Nilsson, Venka Payne, Amarett, Rebecca Wild, Elaine MacKay, Inga Dubay, Michael Kelley, Laurie Balmuth, and Shawn Daughton.
Exhibition curators are Tomi Owens and Katherine Cobb.
Questions?
Call Catherine at the Columbia Art Gallery: 541-387-8877 ext. 115