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Marquis Series- Priya's Shakti Exhibition and Creators Talk
<p>The idea to create “Priya’s Shakti” came after the horrible gang rape and murder of a young woman on a bus in New Delhi in 2012. The incident caused an enormous outcry across India, particularly among young people — both female and male. Many people called for a cultural shift especially in terms of empowering women in modern society and challenging deep-rooted patriarchal views that affect both women and men. As a result, we created a new Indian “superhero” – Priya – who is a rape survivor with the capacity to inspire others and promote change.</p> 2018-09-28 20:00:00 -050010/26/186:00 p.m.Coe College Sinclair AuditoriumCedar Rapids -
7th Annual Bead Challenge Exhibit Opening
<p>Come see the talents of our customers who met the 75th Annual Bead Challenge. These creative community members took a package with various beads and supplies and designed a variety of items. You will be amazed at the spectrum of work that can be made from the same set of materials. There will be food and drink to share.</p> 2018-09-29 19:00:00 -0500
10/26/185:30 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
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Art Exhibit: Fresh Paint
<p>Gilded Pear Gallery is pleased to present <em>Fresh Paint</em>, a three-person exhibit of new works by abstract painters: Marcia Wegman, Corrine Smith and introducing Karl Haglund.</p><p> </p><p>Most known for her pastel landscapes, the gallery will be exhibiting Marcia Wegman’s abstract body of work for the first time. She has exhibited widely throughout the Midwest and has received numerous awards and distinctions for her paintings. When speaking about her work, Wegman states: “Abstract painting, for me, is an exciting adventure; a journey with an unknown destination.” She uses a unique synthetic paper called “yupo” which allows the paint to be pushed, pulled and built up into harmonious textures. </p><p> </p><p>Corrine Smith, currently Adjunct Assistant Professor of Art and Graphic Design at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL, will be showcasing her mixed media works on canvas. Smith’s works can be found in corporate and private collections internationally. She creates her paintings by collaging handmade papers into the paint and composing with the formal principles of design. The end results are complex layers and patterns throughout each piece. </p><p> </p><p>With a background in Anthropology, Karl Haglund fuels his creative practice with this knowledge. He states that it, “…tends to inform much of the work; considering origins of people, places and things, breaking down what is obvious and trying to relate what is strange. I try to capture the busied tension created by so many people in such a small geographic space; an expression of my small town Iowa upbringing that yearned for a larger life.” He uses large canvases, mixed mediums, and bold mark making to create a world of lines and color for the viewer to explore. </p> 2018-10-23 17:00:00 -0500
10/23/1810:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
Flight Pattern: Birds in Art
<p>In flight or at rest, birds have long fascinated artists. Often used as symbolic objects for particular virtues, families, or countries, birds in art can carry meaning far beyond their forms. From John Buck’s vibrant woodcut of the extinct dodo bird to Laurie Hogin’s fantastically feathered creations, Flight Pattern celebrates the great variety of avian art in the CRMA collection.</p><p>Image Caption:<br>Phoenix Rising by John Buck<br>John Buck, Phoenix Rising, 2006-2007, woodblock print, 50 x 37 inches, museum purchase made possible by the Collectors' Circle, 2009.078.<br><br><br></p> 2018-10-23 16:00:00 -0500
10/23/1812:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
One War, One Man, One Hundred Years ~ by artist Michael Wilson at CRMA
<p>Iowa artist Michael Wilson was inspired to create this body of work after finding World War I pictures and memorabilia of his beloved great-uncle Herb Thordsen, who served as a machine-gunner in the 321st Machine Gun Battalion. Timed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the November 11th, 1918 armistice (the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month”),<span> </span><em>One</em><span> </span>distills the Great War down to the level of one man and the history he shared with his young great-nephew.</p><p><em>September 15 - December 30, 2018</em></p><p>Image Caption: </p><p>Michael Wilson, <em>In Flanders Fields</em>, 2018, oil on linen, 24 x 30 inches, on loan from the artist, L2018.024.</p> 2018-10-23 16:00:00 -0500
10/23/1812:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Art Exhibit: Fresh Paint
<p>Gilded Pear Gallery is pleased to present <em>Fresh Paint</em>, a three-person exhibit of new works by abstract painters: Marcia Wegman, Corrine Smith and introducing Karl Haglund.</p><p> </p><p>Most known for her pastel landscapes, the gallery will be exhibiting Marcia Wegman’s abstract body of work for the first time. She has exhibited widely throughout the Midwest and has received numerous awards and distinctions for her paintings. When speaking about her work, Wegman states: “Abstract painting, for me, is an exciting adventure; a journey with an unknown destination.” She uses a unique synthetic paper called “yupo” which allows the paint to be pushed, pulled and built up into harmonious textures. </p><p> </p><p>Corrine Smith, currently Adjunct Assistant Professor of Art and Graphic Design at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL, will be showcasing her mixed media works on canvas. Smith’s works can be found in corporate and private collections internationally. She creates her paintings by collaging handmade papers into the paint and composing with the formal principles of design. The end results are complex layers and patterns throughout each piece. </p><p> </p><p>With a background in Anthropology, Karl Haglund fuels his creative practice with this knowledge. He states that it, “…tends to inform much of the work; considering origins of people, places and things, breaking down what is obvious and trying to relate what is strange. I try to capture the busied tension created by so many people in such a small geographic space; an expression of my small town Iowa upbringing that yearned for a larger life.” He uses large canvases, mixed mediums, and bold mark making to create a world of lines and color for the viewer to explore. </p> 2018-10-24 17:00:00 -0500
10/24/1810:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
Flight Pattern: Birds in Art
<p>In flight or at rest, birds have long fascinated artists. Often used as symbolic objects for particular virtues, families, or countries, birds in art can carry meaning far beyond their forms. From John Buck’s vibrant woodcut of the extinct dodo bird to Laurie Hogin’s fantastically feathered creations, Flight Pattern celebrates the great variety of avian art in the CRMA collection.</p><p>Image Caption:<br>Phoenix Rising by John Buck<br>John Buck, Phoenix Rising, 2006-2007, woodblock print, 50 x 37 inches, museum purchase made possible by the Collectors' Circle, 2009.078.<br><br><br></p> 2018-10-24 16:00:00 -0500
10/24/1812:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
One War, One Man, One Hundred Years ~ by artist Michael Wilson at CRMA
<p>Iowa artist Michael Wilson was inspired to create this body of work after finding World War I pictures and memorabilia of his beloved great-uncle Herb Thordsen, who served as a machine-gunner in the 321st Machine Gun Battalion. Timed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the November 11th, 1918 armistice (the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month”),<span> </span><em>One</em><span> </span>distills the Great War down to the level of one man and the history he shared with his young great-nephew.</p><p><em>September 15 - December 30, 2018</em></p><p>Image Caption: </p><p>Michael Wilson, <em>In Flanders Fields</em>, 2018, oil on linen, 24 x 30 inches, on loan from the artist, L2018.024.</p> 2018-10-24 16:00:00 -0500
10/24/1812:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
One War, One Man, One Hundred Years ~ by artist Michael Wilson at CRMA
<p>Iowa artist Michael Wilson was inspired to create this body of work after finding World War I pictures and memorabilia of his beloved great-uncle Herb Thordsen, who served as a machine-gunner in the 321st Machine Gun Battalion. Timed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the November 11th, 1918 armistice (the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month”),<span> </span><em>One</em><span> </span>distills the Great War down to the level of one man and the history he shared with his young great-nephew.</p><p><em>September 15 - December 30, 2018</em></p><p>Image Caption:</p><p>Michael Wilson, <em>Still life (memorabilia with datebook)</em>, 2017, oil on canvas, 16 x 20 inches, on loan from the artist, L2018.019.</p><p><br></p> 2018-10-25 20:00:00 -0500
10/25/1812:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Art Exhibit: Fresh Paint
<p>Gilded Pear Gallery is pleased to present <em>Fresh Paint</em>, a three-person exhibit of new works by abstract painters: Marcia Wegman, Corrine Smith and introducing Karl Haglund.</p><p> </p><p>Most known for her pastel landscapes, the gallery will be exhibiting Marcia Wegman’s abstract body of work for the first time. She has exhibited widely throughout the Midwest and has received numerous awards and distinctions for her paintings. When speaking about her work, Wegman states: “Abstract painting, for me, is an exciting adventure; a journey with an unknown destination.” She uses a unique synthetic paper called “yupo” which allows the paint to be pushed, pulled and built up into harmonious textures. </p><p> </p><p>Corrine Smith, currently Adjunct Assistant Professor of Art and Graphic Design at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL, will be showcasing her mixed media works on canvas. Smith’s works can be found in corporate and private collections internationally. She creates her paintings by collaging handmade papers into the paint and composing with the formal principles of design. The end results are complex layers and patterns throughout each piece. </p><p> </p><p>With a background in Anthropology, Karl Haglund fuels his creative practice with this knowledge. He states that it, “…tends to inform much of the work; considering origins of people, places and things, breaking down what is obvious and trying to relate what is strange. I try to capture the busied tension created by so many people in such a small geographic space; an expression of my small town Iowa upbringing that yearned for a larger life.” He uses large canvases, mixed mediums, and bold mark making to create a world of lines and color for the viewer to explore. </p> 2018-10-25 17:00:00 -0500
10/25/1810:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
Flight Pattern: Birds in Art
<p>Flight Pattern: Birds in Art</p><p>March 2018 – March 2019</p><p>In flight or at rest, birds have long fascinated artists. Often used as symbolic objects for particular virtues, families, or countries, birds in art can carry meaning far beyond their forms. From John Buck’s vibrant woodcut of the extinct dodo bird to Laurie Hogin’s fantastically feathered creations, Flight Pattern celebrates the great variety of avian art in the CRMA collection.</p><p>Image caption:</p><p>Phoenix Rising by John Buck<br>John Buck, Phoenix Rising, 2006-2007, woodblock print, 50 x 37 inches, museum purchase made possible by the Collectors' Circle, 2009.078.</p> 2018-10-25 20:00:00 -0500
10/25/1812:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Portrayal of Mount Vernon Opening Art Exhibition
<p>Portrayal of Mount Vernon took place on Oct 6th this year. 30 artists created all over town. The exhibition runs Nov 19th - Jan 25th with this opening reception on Nov 23, 2018.</p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>Mount Vernon Creates</p><p>Mount Vernon Bank and Trust - Wine/beverages</p><p>First Street Community Center - Finger foods</p> 2018-10-10 20:00:00 -0500
11/23/186:00 p.m.Mount Vernon CreatesMount Vernon -
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Art Exhibit: Fresh Paint
<p>Gilded Pear Gallery is pleased to present <em>Fresh Paint</em>, a three-person exhibit of new works by abstract painters: Marcia Wegman, Corrine Smith and introducing Karl Haglund.</p><p> </p><p>Most known for her pastel landscapes, the gallery will be exhibiting Marcia Wegman’s abstract body of work for the first time. She has exhibited widely throughout the Midwest and has received numerous awards and distinctions for her paintings. When speaking about her work, Wegman states: “Abstract painting, for me, is an exciting adventure; a journey with an unknown destination.” She uses a unique synthetic paper called “yupo” which allows the paint to be pushed, pulled and built up into harmonious textures. </p><p> </p><p>Corrine Smith, currently Adjunct Assistant Professor of Art and Graphic Design at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL, will be showcasing her mixed media works on canvas. Smith’s works can be found in corporate and private collections internationally. She creates her paintings by collaging handmade papers into the paint and composing with the formal principles of design. The end results are complex layers and patterns throughout each piece. </p><p> </p><p>With a background in Anthropology, Karl Haglund fuels his creative practice with this knowledge. He states that it, “…tends to inform much of the work; considering origins of people, places and things, breaking down what is obvious and trying to relate what is strange. I try to capture the busied tension created by so many people in such a small geographic space; an expression of my small town Iowa upbringing that yearned for a larger life.” He uses large canvases, mixed mediums, and bold mark making to create a world of lines and color for the viewer to explore. </p> 2018-10-26 17:00:00 -0500
10/26/1810:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
Flight Pattern: Birds in Art
<p>In flight or at rest, birds have long fascinated artists. Often used as symbolic objects for particular virtues, families, or countries, birds in art can carry meaning far beyond their forms. From John Buck’s vibrant woodcut of the extinct dodo bird to Laurie Hogin’s fantastically feathered creations, Flight Pattern celebrates the great variety of avian art in the CRMA collection.</p><p>Image Caption:<br>Phoenix Rising by John Buck<br>John Buck, Phoenix Rising, 2006-2007, woodblock print, 50 x 37 inches, museum purchase made possible by the Collectors' Circle, 2009.078.<br><br><br></p> 2018-10-26 16:00:00 -0500
10/26/1812:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
One War, One Man, One Hundred Years ~ by artist Michael Wilson at CRMA
<p>Iowa artist Michael Wilson was inspired to create this body of work after finding World War I pictures and memorabilia of his beloved great-uncle Herb Thordsen, who served as a machine-gunner in the 321st Machine Gun Battalion. Timed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the November 11th, 1918 armistice (the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month”),<span> </span><em>One</em><span> </span>distills the Great War down to the level of one man and the history he shared with his young great-nephew.</p><p><em>September 15 - December 30, 2018</em></p><p>Image Caption: </p><p>Michael Wilson, <em>In Flanders Fields</em>, 2018, oil on linen, 24 x 30 inches, on loan from the artist, L2018.024.</p> 2018-10-26 16:00:00 -0500
10/26/1812:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Art Exhibit: Fresh Paint
<p>Gilded Pear Gallery is pleased to present <em>Fresh Paint</em>, a three-person exhibit of new works by abstract painters: Marcia Wegman, Corrine Smith and introducing Karl Haglund.</p><p> </p><p>Most known for her pastel landscapes, the gallery will be exhibiting Marcia Wegman’s abstract body of work for the first time. She has exhibited widely throughout the Midwest and has received numerous awards and distinctions for her paintings. When speaking about her work, Wegman states: “Abstract painting, for me, is an exciting adventure; a journey with an unknown destination.” She uses a unique synthetic paper called “yupo” which allows the paint to be pushed, pulled and built up into harmonious textures. </p><p> </p><p>Corrine Smith, currently Adjunct Assistant Professor of Art and Graphic Design at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL, will be showcasing her mixed media works on canvas. Smith’s works can be found in corporate and private collections internationally. She creates her paintings by collaging handmade papers into the paint and composing with the formal principles of design. The end results are complex layers and patterns throughout each piece. </p><p> </p><p>With a background in Anthropology, Karl Haglund fuels his creative practice with this knowledge. He states that it, “…tends to inform much of the work; considering origins of people, places and things, breaking down what is obvious and trying to relate what is strange. I try to capture the busied tension created by so many people in such a small geographic space; an expression of my small town Iowa upbringing that yearned for a larger life.” He uses large canvases, mixed mediums, and bold mark making to create a world of lines and color for the viewer to explore. </p> 2018-10-27 16:00:00 -0500
10/27/1810:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
If We Ran the Zoo: Animals in Children's Book Illustration
<p>If We Ran the Zoo: Animals in Children’s Book Illustration<br><br><em>October 6, 2018 – January 13, 2019</em><br><br>Stories about animals have always been a staple of children’s literature. One of the earliest known books aimed at children, the 17th century publication Orbis sensualium pictus, taught children the alphabet by mimicking animal noises. This trope continued in the early- and mid-20th century, called the Golden Age of children’s book illustration. Drawn from the Zerzanek Collection of Original Art from Children's Literature on loan to the CRMA from the Cedar Rapids Public Library, If We Ran the Zoo looks at the various ways animals have shaped children’s literature, from simple science books to loyal pets to fantastical, talking companions.</p><p>Image: </p><p>Walt Sturrock, untitled drawing from <em>Little Chick’s Easter Treasure</em>, 1991, acrylic, 15 ½ x 28 ½ inches, on loan from the Zerzanek Collection of the Cedar Rapids Public Library, L2009.1004.</p> 2018-10-27 16:00:00 -0500
10/27/1810:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
One War, One Man, One Hundred Years ~ by artist Michael Wilson at CRMA
<p>Iowa artist Michael Wilson was inspired to create this body of work after finding World War I pictures and memorabilia of his beloved great-uncle Herb Thordsen, who served as a machine-gunner in the 321st Machine Gun Battalion. Timed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the November 11th, 1918 armistice (the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month”),<span> </span><em>One</em><span> </span>distills the Great War down to the level of one man and the history he shared with his young great-nephew.</p><p>Image Caption:</p><p>Michael Wilson, <em>Swords, Pens, & Plowshares</em>, 2018, oil on canvas, 36 x 48 inches, on loan from the artist, L2018.026.</p><p><br></p> 2018-10-27 16:00:00 -0500
10/27/1810:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Flight Pattern: Birds in Art
<p>In flight or at rest, birds have long fascinated artists. Often used as symbolic objects for particular virtues, families, or countries, birds in art can carry meaning far beyond their forms. From John Buck’s vibrant woodcut of the extinct dodo bird to Laurie Hogin’s fantastically feathered creations, Flight Pattern celebrates the great variety of avian art in the CRMA collection.</p><p>Image Caption:<br>Phoenix Rising by John Buck<br>John Buck, Phoenix Rising, 2006-2007, woodblock print, 50 x 37 inches, museum purchase made possible by the Collectors' Circle, 2009.078.<br><br><br></p> 2018-10-28 16:00:00 -0500
10/28/1812:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
One War, One Man, One Hundred Years ~ by artist Michael Wilson at CRMA
<p>Iowa artist Michael Wilson was inspired to create this body of work after finding World War I pictures and memorabilia of his beloved great-uncle Herb Thordsen, who served as a machine-gunner in the 321st Machine Gun Battalion. Timed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the November 11th, 1918 armistice (the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month”),<span> </span><em>One</em><span> </span>distills the Great War down to the level of one man and the history he shared with his young great-nephew.</p><p><em>September 15 - December 30, 2018</em></p><p>Image Caption: </p><p>Michael Wilson, <em>In Flanders Fields</em>, 2018, oil on linen, 24 x 30 inches, on loan from the artist, L2018.024.</p> 2018-10-28 16:00:00 -0500
10/28/1812:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Priya's Shakti Augumented Reality
<p>Championed as the first Indian comic book, Priya’s Shakti highlights the life of a typical woman who rises to the level of heroine after suffering a sexual assault. With the help of the goddess Parvati, they battle violence directed at women. This innovative exhibition, which is in conjunction with the Marquis Series, stems from a collaboration between writers, artists and activists.</p> 2018-09-28 18:00:00 -050010/26/184:00 p.m.Coe College Sinclair AuditoriumCedar Rapids -
Art Exhibit: Fresh Paint
<p>Gilded Pear Gallery is pleased to present <em>Fresh Paint</em>, a three-person exhibit of new works by abstract painters: Marcia Wegman, Corrine Smith and introducing Karl Haglund.</p><p> </p><p>Most known for her pastel landscapes, the gallery will be exhibiting Marcia Wegman’s abstract body of work for the first time. She has exhibited widely throughout the Midwest and has received numerous awards and distinctions for her paintings. When speaking about her work, Wegman states: “Abstract painting, for me, is an exciting adventure; a journey with an unknown destination.” She uses a unique synthetic paper called “yupo” which allows the paint to be pushed, pulled and built up into harmonious textures. </p><p> </p><p>Corrine Smith, currently Adjunct Assistant Professor of Art and Graphic Design at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL, will be showcasing her mixed media works on canvas. Smith’s works can be found in corporate and private collections internationally. She creates her paintings by collaging handmade papers into the paint and composing with the formal principles of design. The end results are complex layers and patterns throughout each piece. </p><p> </p><p>With a background in Anthropology, Karl Haglund fuels his creative practice with this knowledge. He states that it, “…tends to inform much of the work; considering origins of people, places and things, breaking down what is obvious and trying to relate what is strange. I try to capture the busied tension created by so many people in such a small geographic space; an expression of my small town Iowa upbringing that yearned for a larger life.” He uses large canvases, mixed mediums, and bold mark making to create a world of lines and color for the viewer to explore. </p> 2018-10-30 17:00:00 -0500
10/30/1810:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
Flight Pattern: Birds in Art
<p>In flight or at rest, birds have long fascinated artists. Often used as symbolic objects for particular virtues, families, or countries, birds in art can carry meaning far beyond their forms. From John Buck’s vibrant woodcut of the extinct dodo bird to Laurie Hogin’s fantastically feathered creations, Flight Pattern celebrates the great variety of avian art in the CRMA collection.</p><p>Image Caption:<br>Phoenix Rising by John Buck<br>John Buck, Phoenix Rising, 2006-2007, woodblock print, 50 x 37 inches, museum purchase made possible by the Collectors' Circle, 2009.078.<br><br><br></p> 2018-10-30 16:00:00 -0500
10/30/1812:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
One War, One Man, One Hundred Years ~ by artist Michael Wilson at CRMA
<p>Iowa artist Michael Wilson was inspired to create this body of work after finding World War I pictures and memorabilia of his beloved great-uncle Herb Thordsen, who served as a machine-gunner in the 321st Machine Gun Battalion. Timed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the November 11th, 1918 armistice (the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month”),<span> </span><em>One</em><span> </span>distills the Great War down to the level of one man and the history he shared with his young great-nephew.</p><p><em>September 15 - December 30, 2018</em></p><p>Image Caption: </p><p>Michael Wilson, <em>In Flanders Fields</em>, 2018, oil on linen, 24 x 30 inches, on loan from the artist, L2018.024.</p> 2018-10-30 16:00:00 -0500
10/30/1812:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Art Exhibit: Fresh Paint
<p>Gilded Pear Gallery is pleased to present <em>Fresh Paint</em>, a three-person exhibit of new works by abstract painters: Marcia Wegman, Corrine Smith and introducing Karl Haglund.</p><p> </p><p>Most known for her pastel landscapes, the gallery will be exhibiting Marcia Wegman’s abstract body of work for the first time. She has exhibited widely throughout the Midwest and has received numerous awards and distinctions for her paintings. When speaking about her work, Wegman states: “Abstract painting, for me, is an exciting adventure; a journey with an unknown destination.” She uses a unique synthetic paper called “yupo” which allows the paint to be pushed, pulled and built up into harmonious textures. </p><p> </p><p>Corrine Smith, currently Adjunct Assistant Professor of Art and Graphic Design at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL, will be showcasing her mixed media works on canvas. Smith’s works can be found in corporate and private collections internationally. She creates her paintings by collaging handmade papers into the paint and composing with the formal principles of design. The end results are complex layers and patterns throughout each piece. </p><p> </p><p>With a background in Anthropology, Karl Haglund fuels his creative practice with this knowledge. He states that it, “…tends to inform much of the work; considering origins of people, places and things, breaking down what is obvious and trying to relate what is strange. I try to capture the busied tension created by so many people in such a small geographic space; an expression of my small town Iowa upbringing that yearned for a larger life.” He uses large canvases, mixed mediums, and bold mark making to create a world of lines and color for the viewer to explore. </p> 2018-10-31 17:00:00 -0500
10/31/1810:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
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Flight Pattern: Birds in Art
<p>In flight or at rest, birds have long fascinated artists. Often used as symbolic objects for particular virtues, families, or countries, birds in art can carry meaning far beyond their forms. From John Buck’s vibrant woodcut of the extinct dodo bird to Laurie Hogin’s fantastically feathered creations, Flight Pattern celebrates the great variety of avian art in the CRMA collection.</p><p>Image Caption:<br>Phoenix Rising by John Buck<br>John Buck, Phoenix Rising, 2006-2007, woodblock print, 50 x 37 inches, museum purchase made possible by the Collectors' Circle, 2009.078.<br><br><br></p> 2018-10-31 16:00:00 -0500
10/31/1812:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
One War, One Man, One Hundred Years ~ by artist Michael Wilson at CRMA
<p>Iowa artist Michael Wilson was inspired to create this body of work after finding World War I pictures and memorabilia of his beloved great-uncle Herb Thordsen, who served as a machine-gunner in the 321st Machine Gun Battalion. Timed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the November 11th, 1918 armistice (the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month”),<span> </span><em>One</em><span> </span>distills the Great War down to the level of one man and the history he shared with his young great-nephew.</p><p><em>September 15 - December 30, 2018</em></p><p>Image Caption: </p><p>Michael Wilson, <em>In Flanders Fields</em>, 2018, oil on linen, 24 x 30 inches, on loan from the artist, L2018.024.</p> 2018-10-31 16:00:00 -0500
10/31/1812:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
One War, One Man, One Hundred Years ~ by artist Michael Wilson at CRMA
<p>Iowa artist Michael Wilson was inspired to create this body of work after finding World War I pictures and memorabilia of his beloved great-uncle Herb Thordsen, who served as a machine-gunner in the 321st Machine Gun Battalion. Timed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the November 11th, 1918 armistice (the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month”),<span> </span><em>One</em><span> </span>distills the Great War down to the level of one man and the history he shared with his young great-nephew.</p><p><em>September 15 - December 30, 2018</em></p><p>Image Caption:</p><p>Michael Wilson, <em>Still life (memorabilia with datebook)</em>, 2017, oil on canvas, 16 x 20 inches, on loan from the artist, L2018.019.</p><p><br></p> 2018-11-01 20:00:00 -0500
11/01/1812:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
<p><em>Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon</em> offers an expansive look at Wood’s life and career though his art. Housed in one of our largest first-floor galleries, this new installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career, cut tragically short by his death in 1942. </p><p><br></p><p>Image: Grant Wood,<span> </span><em>Overmantle Decoration</em>, 1930. Oil on Upson board, 41 ¼ x 64 in. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Gift of Isabel R. Stamats in memory of Herbert S. Stamats. 73.3</p> 2018-10-23 16:00:00 -0500
10/23/1812:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
<p><em>Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon</em> offers an expansive look at Wood’s life and career though his art. Housed in one of our largest first-floor galleries, this new installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career, cut tragically short by his death in 1942.</p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">Image: Grant Wood, <em>Overmantle Decoration</em>, 1930. Oil on Upson board, 41 ¼ x 64 in. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Gift of Isabel R. Stamats in memory of Herbert S. Stamats. 73.3</span></p> 2018-10-23 16:00:00 -050010/23/1812:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids