The show "Through My Eyes" is a retrospective and an exhibit of current work. It is years of observing a particular viewpoint compiled into expressive surreal watercolors on rag, watercolor and acrylic on canvas, ink drawings, a published book, layered oil drawings on Archival transparent vellum, and 3 dimensional sculptures.
This exhibit is about form, color, and line that was triggered by a questionable thought. Each piece triggers dialogue both in the negative and positive way. The work embodies a dialectic...it embodies juxtapositions ranging from color phenomena to intertwined social commentaries.
The show is broken into two categories. The entry exhibit is about color, line, form, and abstraction, creating visual abstract phenomena. A theory the artist developed of shifting four layers of drawings randomly using chaos to create cohesive results.
The larger gallery space will show work that expresses social commentaries from daily journaling ink drawings to large works on paper and canvas. Included is a series of the daily processing of 6x6 formatted watercolor/acrylic on board that represent visual responses to emotional moments. Executed in 2020 is one interactive "Hopeful Heart" sculpture and one "Equality…Why can't we all be green and mingle like the trees?" sculpture which will be on display.
Linda has a long list of artistic achievements, one of which was having a piece selected to be part of ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, MI in 2018.
There will be an Opening Reception held on Sunday, October 4, from 2-4 pm. The exhibit concludes on Monday, November 9.
Regular hours are Monday through Friday 11:00 am until 4:00 pm, and Saturday from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. The Chesterton Art Center is located at 115 S. 4th Street in Chesterton. For more information, call 219-926-4711 or visit www.chestertonart.com.