WHEN: March 1-April 29, 2012
WHERE: Quad City International Airport Gallery, 2200 - 69th Ave., Moline, IL
WHO: Paintings by Diane Naylor, aluminum vessels by Louise Rauh, and sculptural ceramics by Elizabeth Shriver
In March and April, Art @ the Airport presents "The Labyrinth Exhibition" consisting of mixed media paintings on canvas by
Diane Naylor, from Fairfield, IA has created large, mixed media paintings which will reveal a microscopic view of the world within nature. The ceramic sculptures of Shriver, of Iowa City, represent pods, seedlings and other organic forms that are depicted larger than life to focus attention on the beauty of each form. The aluminum vessels of Rauh, also from Iowa City, evoke transformation, growth, deterioration and regeneration of natural life.
These three friends are well established artists who have shown together in the past at other venues. This exhibit is the artists' homage to earth's beauty through the creation of a peaceful and tranquil exhibit which aims to help the viewer transcend the chaos of the outside world.
Don't miss this is exhibit just because you don't have a plane to catch-the lights in the gallery are always on and the airport offers free parking for the first hour. Meet a friend for lunch and enjoy the art! Quad City International airport gallery is easy to access with one hour of free parking to allow plenty of time to browse the exhibit.
Quad City Arts is a nonprofit local arts agency dedicated to the growth and vitality of the Quad City region through the presentation, development, and celebration of the arts and humanities. All Quad City Arts programs are funded in part by Festival of Trees, Quad City Arts Partners and operating grants from the Illinois Arts Council (a state agency) and the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs. This gallery and exhibit is generously sponsored by the Quad City International Airport.
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