Visiting, local artists bring painting, fiber to Slocumb Galleries
Professors display talent with new exhibits
David Gorley
Issue date: 1/27/03 Section: LifeStyle
Slocumb Galleries is exhibiting paintings and fiber art through Jan. 29, with a two-day conference and panel discussion to be held on Jan. 28 and 29.
Paintings arranged in small conversation groups make up the show, "More Than I Can Say," by Janet Sorenson, professor of art at Skidmore College.
Executed in acrylic on panel, her work shows hands in various activities like pouring sugar, opening an envelope or making a cat's cradle.
Of her work, Sorenson said, "I am fascinated by the power of images, by symbol and metaphor, and the process of bringing images together, juxtaposing images to invite new meaning. I want to create potent images that allow viewers to interact with them-almost like solving a riddle.
"My paintings often are organized into multiple-panel units that enable me to create a break in the visual field and thus imply a shift in time or content. I am exploring themes of time and eternity, friendship, issues of belief and parables of scarcity and abundance.
"These themes have followed my own search for meaning in the simple tasks of everyday living. The substance of the metaphors in my work is drawn from my own experiences."
"Cross Sections: Process and Materials" features fiber arts in both two and three-dimensional forms. Cloth panels, woven rugs and sculptural pieces by different artists come together in the show.
Carol LeBaron, professor of fibers, said, "Generations of weavers, basket makers, quilters and needle-work artists have lived and worked in the southern Appalachians."
"As artists and educators, we are in a unique position to bring contemporary attitudes and processes to our understanding of both traditional and contemporary textile arts.
"Fiber materials are seen in many different venues in the contemporary art world as a sculptural medium. Bound-aries of material and process are blurred with the advent of new technologies.
"Textile, fiber and material artists use different materials beyond shuttle and yarn to create their statements. Traditional weaving materials can be supplemented with computer technology."
A reception for both shows will be held on Jan. 28, from 5-7 p.m. in the Slocumb Galleries, which is located on the first floor of Ball Hall.
The fiber artists will give lectures during a two-day conference on Jan. 28 and 29, and a panel discussion will be held on Jan. 29, from 1-3:30 p.m.
For more information on upcoming exhibits or for a list of speakers and times, visit www.slocumb.org or call 439-5315.
Paintings arranged in small conversation groups make up the show, "More Than I Can Say," by Janet Sorenson, professor of art at Skidmore College.
Executed in acrylic on panel, her work shows hands in various activities like pouring sugar, opening an envelope or making a cat's cradle.
Of her work, Sorenson said, "I am fascinated by the power of images, by symbol and metaphor, and the process of bringing images together, juxtaposing images to invite new meaning. I want to create potent images that allow viewers to interact with them-almost like solving a riddle.
"My paintings often are organized into multiple-panel units that enable me to create a break in the visual field and thus imply a shift in time or content. I am exploring themes of time and eternity, friendship, issues of belief and parables of scarcity and abundance.
"These themes have followed my own search for meaning in the simple tasks of everyday living. The substance of the metaphors in my work is drawn from my own experiences."
"Cross Sections: Process and Materials" features fiber arts in both two and three-dimensional forms. Cloth panels, woven rugs and sculptural pieces by different artists come together in the show.
Carol LeBaron, professor of fibers, said, "Generations of weavers, basket makers, quilters and needle-work artists have lived and worked in the southern Appalachians."
"As artists and educators, we are in a unique position to bring contemporary attitudes and processes to our understanding of both traditional and contemporary textile arts.
"Fiber materials are seen in many different venues in the contemporary art world as a sculptural medium. Bound-aries of material and process are blurred with the advent of new technologies.
"Textile, fiber and material artists use different materials beyond shuttle and yarn to create their statements. Traditional weaving materials can be supplemented with computer technology."
A reception for both shows will be held on Jan. 28, from 5-7 p.m. in the Slocumb Galleries, which is located on the first floor of Ball Hall.
The fiber artists will give lectures during a two-day conference on Jan. 28 and 29, and a panel discussion will be held on Jan. 29, from 1-3:30 p.m.
For more information on upcoming exhibits or for a list of speakers and times, visit www.slocumb.org or call 439-5315.