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LEWISTON , MAINE –
Sixteen artists will present their unique interpretations of the given theme
in the newest exhibit, Fabricating Art,
which opens this Friday, May 15 in a reception from 5 -7 pm at the 49 Lisbon
Street Gallery 5. The public is invited.
The exhibits of L/A Arts
Gallery 5 are always themed based. "We want to see how different artists
interpret a single idea," explains curator, Tammie Grieshaber. "Artists
always ask me what we mean by a certain theme and “Fabricating Art,” our new
exhibit, was no exception. I gave the same answer that I always give. We
have no preconceived notions of what should be submitted. It is YOUR
interpretation of the theme and how the submissions fit together that we
look at."
Suzan Wachs Katzir is an
energetic fabric artist new to Gallery 5. Her work is inspired by words and
each piece carries a message- sometimes subtle, sometimes not. Katzir
explains, "My life and work can be explained as a relationship with text.
Not only my work in the fine arts, but also crafts, cooking, even chasing
after small children and working in a committee are informed by poetry,
Bible, midrash (rabbinic fables/parables), or Dear Abby."
The bold black and white
stripes and checkerboard pattern of "God Was Not in the Fire?” immediately
catch the eye before you are drawn into the detail of the triangle patterns
in primary colors and finally the text on the red atarah/collar band. "And
after the cataclysm, fire; but God was not in the fire." ( 1 Kings 19:12).
Kathy Angel Lee is a
fiber/mixed media artist who is also new to Gallery 5. Her special interests
in creating landscapes and flowers. "Marsh River" is an intricate landscape
of the Scarborough Marsh created with fabric, thread, netting, and ribbon.
The box mounting gives the piece the feel of a painting. Whereas, "Tall
Sunflowers" is a bolder wall hanging in bright fabric, thread and beads.
Jennifer Wadsworth
returns to Gallery 5 with a contemporary abstract work. "Life Drawing" is a
fascinating twist on figurative work. Many oil on fabric paintings have been
randomly pieced together and framed in fabric for a very large wall hanging.
"Shadow Images" was created with oil paintings on delicate tissue then
mounted on canvas and framed in a traditional presentation.
In a different
interpretation of fabricating art, Stephanie Berry has created a natural
driftwood mobile; Macintosh and Tuttle, cabinet and furniture designers, and
Katahdin Studio Furniture, both return to Gallery 5 with exquisitely crafted
furniture pieces; and Steven Langerman brings his fine art photography
together with scanned art in three striking pieces.
Other artists new to L/A
Arts Gallery 5 include: Sam Grant, Tracey Twitchell Pray, and Kendra Biddle.
Other returning artists
are: Kelly Christopher, Lorraine Giasson, Martha Lentz, Gloria Limoges, Ed
McCarten, Kristi Beck Touchette.
Judith Barker and
Kathryn Beausang also return as Gallery 5's featured jewelry artists.
There will be two
Gallery Talks associated with this exhibit, featuring Kathy Angel Lee on
Friday, June 19 (THIS TALK HAS
BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR JULY 1), and Friday, July 24 will feature Suzan Wachs Katzir.
Gallery Talks are from 6:30-7:30 and are free, but reservations are
recommended so that adequate seating can be arranged.
Fabricating Art will be
open from May 14 thru July 25. Gallery hours for the exhibit are Tuesday
through Thursday 5 - 9 PM and Friday and Saturdays 5 - 10 PM or by
appointment by contacting Tammie Grieshaber at 576-4805. L/A Arts Gallery 5
is underwritten by Fuel Bistro with season support from Mechanics Savings
Bank and Gallery Talks sponsored by Spiller’s Art Supplies.
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contact info: Cheri Donahue, Marketing Director
cheri@laarts.org
L/A
Arts 221 Lisbon Street Lewiston, Maine 04240 ph. (207) 782-7228 fax
(207) 782-8192
www.laarts.org
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