Lubeznik Center for the Arts will hold an opening reception on May 16, 6-8 p.m. (CDT) for its new exhibits Material Possessions, contemporary fiber art by Frank Connet, Karen Gubitz, Aram Han, John Paul Morabito, Lisa Lee Peterson and Clifford Peterson (Hyndman Gallery); and, Ignorance With Wings by Michael Bill Smith (Brincka-Cross and Northview second floor galleries). Artists will be present during the event to answer questions about their work. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free to the public.
Material Possessions, presents 5 contemporary fiber artists of different backgrounds whose inspiration stems from equally different places. Artists' work range from fiber sculpting, threading, and weaving, to embroidery and shibori (sewing/dying technique).
Ignorance with Wings features new work by Michael Bill Smith (Ogden Dunes, IN), in this solo exhibition. Reminiscent of historical religious portraiture, wall tapestries and stained glass cathedral windows, Smith's artwork combines religious icons, in which he creates “anew language of painting”.
