Art in the Time of Covid Part II

 

MaryLee in front of Margarita Baumann's, Farbenfreude (Color Joy)

I was the gallery attendant at the Winona Arts Center, Lucas Gallery for the current show, Art in the Time of COVID showing through November 10, 2021.  I had seen the show at the opening in early September and again at a movie.  How interesting to take time to view it again slowly and reading the artist statements about their art.  Plan a visit during gallery hours, Wednesdays, 4pm - 7pm, Saturdays & Sundays 1pm - 4pm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here's the front entrance view from the gallery. Tea, guest book, information on November offerings and artist statements made good viewing and reading along with chatting with guests.

 

 

Kathleen Vinehout, Covid, the Ravaging Dragon,soft pastel on UArt sanded surface

Covid looks up with a mix of greed and disdain as he clutches a soot covered treasure.  Tree souls walk among the devastation. Fire still burns on distant hills, casting an eerie glow to the quickly darkening sky.  Yet, all is not lost.  a green colored hill sparkles under starlight. A path toward the future leads us to higher ground. 

Meditation proved incredibly helpful during COVID. This image came to me during meditation. I sketched Covid.  Still, nudged me again and again.  Finally, I created this painting. He no longer showed up during meditation.

 

Read about Margaret Kiihne's inspiration and staying calm during COVID with an art prompt per day.  She is generously allowing visitors to touch and read through her books.

Follow the Winona Arts Center on Facebook for updates in programing.

Watch for upcoming Film Society offering in the new Don Nelson Screening Room.

Art in the Time of Covid

 A new show is on exhibit at the Winona Arts Center, 228 E. 5th St, Winona, Minnesota,

Art in the Time of COVID

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hand quilted

Notice the tiny blanket stitch on the binding of this beautiful quilt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These beautiful artworks grace the front wall by Janice Crabb, Julie Johnston, Rev. Jim Riley, Seho Parks, Carol Slade and Wade Britzius and books on pedestal by Margaret Kiihne.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a full photo of Janice Crabb's Bathroom Curtain of knitted cotton.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dick Brown, "The Struggle"

wood, nails, acorn caps 

Joan McNeil

Sherman Rescued and Adopted during COVID

pen, colored pencil

 Joan told me the story of how her daughter and husband had lost their dear dog at the beginning of COVID.  They searched and searched until they found Sherman.  A true love story.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mary Farrell got of picture of Jamie Washburn, Dawn Washburn and MaryLee looking at Margaret Kiihne's amazing books of her art journey during COVID. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Margarita Baumann

Farbenfreude (Color Joy)

sock yarn remnants

66" x 43" (368 - 2.5" squares)  

Jean Lauer

Questioning Everything

acrylic painting

Ian Hanesworth

Water is Sacred

linocut

Kay Everson

Epilogue

poem

Steve Schild

Ekphrasis: From the News

poem

This is only a portion of the art in the thought provoking show. There are 74 works including 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional works and poems.  

Come take a look:

Gallery hours  Wednesdays 4-7pm, Saturdays and Sundays 1-4pm.

Masks are required.  The Winona Arts Center, WAC has updated its Covid-19 protocol. Masks will be required, as well as proof of vaccination or a negative test result within 72 hours for anyone attending films, concerts, exhibit openings, or special events. Please see the attached press release for further details and information.