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/Mixed Media Making

 

Art and Mixed Media Making was four classes on Tuesday evenings in October.  Lot's of materials were available to spur on our creativity and fire up our making.

Collage materials for some making.

Jamie attaching her cord to the top of her flags.

Dawn working with gusto.

Bev laying out her flags in her creative process.

We made books.

Our collages for strength and inspiration.

Finished Prayer Flags and close ups

What a wonderful time creating together! Join us next time!

Little Free Library or Little Lending Art Cupboard

 

This little free library is filled with art supplies!  The Girl Scouts of Lanesboro, Minnesota care for and stock this exciting little free library.

We wandered and saw pumpkins, and looked in shop windows.

The Lanesboro Arts Center

Painting by Mary Solberg

Then we had some dinner at Pedal Pushers and saw a great play at the Commonweal Theatre.

Art and Nature at Bluffside Park, Winona

 

Shift Happens at Bluffside Park in Winona, Minnesota.  Sarah Johnson and Marcie Ratliff shared art opportunities. This event was curated by Sharon Mansur.

Sharon Mansur and Sarah Johnson at the beginning of the experience.  We were invited to take a breath and notice the area around us and then follow the signs for the adventure--that we could participate in or pass.

Follow the arrows:

 

 

 

 

Creating installations with colorful leaves and sticks was fun.

 

 

 

Sticks, leaves, pipe-cleaners, googly eyes and puff balls were fun to play with.

Then write a message on the ground to share with friends?

Be U!

PEACE

Hi Beautiful

You Can Do It

Hello

I Love You  

ART

Jamie and Dawn created with me today.

 Sharon Mansur, Dancer, Creative

Marcie Ratliff, Torn Paper Poems, Engage Winona

Sarah Johnson, Creative Laurette

 

 

 

 

Art/Mixed Media Making Class Coming Soon

 

 

A new and exciting class is coming! Explore, play, open your unique creativity!

 

Hand dyed fabrics, stitching, making prayer flags.

 

Bookmaking, painting, playing, fun!

 

 

Be inspired with nature.

 

Join us, Tuesday evenings, in October, 5 -26, 6:30 - 8:00pm,  at Winona Senior High School!

Learn more &

Register here: Art and Mixed Media Making

Look forward to creativity exploding!