DECEMBER 2018
HINDS GALLERY: Therese Straseski
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Therese Straseski received her BFA in Drawing and Papermaking from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. She also attended Graduate classes in Papermaking and Printmaking at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. In addition to being an artist, Therese is an educator at Joslyn Art Museum.
Therese will be the guest speaker for our Third Thursday Luncheon, at 11:00 on Thursday, December 20. Please call the gallery to make a reservation. (Cost is $12.) |
The best advice I ever received was that creativity is a gift you carry with you in all you touch in your life. It shapes all endeavors. Don't fret if life gets in your way on occasion, as your gift will always be there. I have treasured this philosophy throughout my life during setbacks and celebrations.
Born during a visit to Opus 40, a modernist sculpture garden and art environment near Woodstock, New York, every new view and vista recalled the best of abstract expressionist imagery. The lines, patterns, shadows and colors of Harvey Fites acres of intricate winding stonework were an "on the spot" impulse for a series of paintings. In addition, I drew inspiration from the energy of the artists Helen Frankenthaler's flowing paint and the richness of Shelia Hick's complex, oversized installations. My work celebrates layers of textures, materials, colors and invites the viewer to slow down and explore. -Therese Straseski-
Born during a visit to Opus 40, a modernist sculpture garden and art environment near Woodstock, New York, every new view and vista recalled the best of abstract expressionist imagery. The lines, patterns, shadows and colors of Harvey Fites acres of intricate winding stonework were an "on the spot" impulse for a series of paintings. In addition, I drew inspiration from the energy of the artists Helen Frankenthaler's flowing paint and the richness of Shelia Hick's complex, oversized installations. My work celebrates layers of textures, materials, colors and invites the viewer to slow down and explore. -Therese Straseski-
DUGAN GALLERY: "Bridges: Sharing Our Past to Enrich the Future"
SELECTIONS FROM THE FAAA'S PERMANENT COLLECTION OF PHOTOGRAPHS, NOT PREVIOUSLY EXHIBITED
We are excited to show off our recently acquired "Bridges" Photography Exhibit in the Dugan Gallery this December! When the Hildegard Center for the Arts organization was dissolved earlier this year, Gallery 92 west was the unanimous choice as the new permanent home for this spectacular collection of images from all 93 counties across Nebraska.
Originally curated from over 800 entries, the photos from both amateur & professional photographers capture images of historic sites and hidden treasures around the state. The intent of this juried call was to serve as a BRIDGE to connect Nebraskans with our shared culture and heritage. The photographers were also invited to share photos that had a community or personal significance to help tell Nebraska's story. The exhibit beautifully links history, generations and cultures.
In April 2017, as one of seven statewide venues for the "Bridges" show, Gallery 92 West proudly featured 30 of these photos in our gallery. We now share a selection from the collection not previously shown. A video presentation of all 93 county photographs will also be on view.
Originally curated from over 800 entries, the photos from both amateur & professional photographers capture images of historic sites and hidden treasures around the state. The intent of this juried call was to serve as a BRIDGE to connect Nebraskans with our shared culture and heritage. The photographers were also invited to share photos that had a community or personal significance to help tell Nebraska's story. The exhibit beautifully links history, generations and cultures.
In April 2017, as one of seven statewide venues for the "Bridges" show, Gallery 92 West proudly featured 30 of these photos in our gallery. We now share a selection from the collection not previously shown. A video presentation of all 93 county photographs will also be on view.