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Art at the Airport

SHOWCASING CULTURAL VIBRANCY OF OUR COMMUNITY
​TO THE NEARLY  ONE MILLION VISITORS EVERY YEAR

ART AT THE AIRPORT

Schussheim-Anderson, Buckles, and Hanson

March 3 - April 29
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Rowen Schussheim-Anderson
Textile artist, Davenport: Color Field Tapestries

The tapestries along the main wall were woven over the past year, many during a recent much appreciated sabbatical from teaching at Augustana College.  My goal was to create a new body of work entitled Color Field Tapestries.  The objective was to produce color field tapestries, a term to my knowledge that has not been applied to tapestry art.  During the art movement known as Abstract Expressionism, artists Mark Rothko, Barnett Newman, Clyfford Still and several others developed the concept of color field painting at the end of the 1940’s.  Their canvases, devoid of figurative forms, used color to express emotion.  Producing large painted fields of color, they strived to balance hue and value.  Rothko thought of color as a means to an end: colors were spiritual and emotional. 

Like the color field painters, I wanted to work with fields of blended color. Blending with fiber is very different than with paint, which is very fluid.  Subtle transitions are possible to achieve through tapestry weaving methods, in which surfaces are built row by row, fiber by fiber.  I also decided to add accent areas of line and pattern, to contrast with large areas of colored shapes, or “fields.”

The works in the other cases are not part of the Color Fields in Woven Tapestry series.  They draw on organic grids, nature, collage, and travels to West Africa as inspiration and/or structure. 
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These tapestries are woven of a variety of fibers including wool, linen, cotton, rayon, nylon, and silk, and occasionally beads are utilized.   Works were produced in my studio on a 56” wide four harness floor loom.
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Brian Buckles
Painter from Waterloo, Iowa: Art for the Sea

I have had lifelong fascination with marine life and in particular, sharks. At an early age, I became aware of the overfishing and cruel shark finning practices that are threatening the survival of many species, worldwide, which will have devastating consequences. Most people won’t see these animals in their natural habitat, so my work aims to bring the sea to the viewer, focusing on the beauty, variety and power of sharks and marine life. Dynamic compositions and dramatic lighting are brought to life through the use of oil paint, canvas and graphite. My mission is to create Art for the Sea, with the goal of using art to inspire others to learn more and engage in protecting these amazing animals.
 
'Art for the Sea' is more than a tagline; it’s a mission statement. It is a reminder to me of why I am creating art in the first place—that my art should serve a purpose beyond mere wall decoration. My art serves to show sharks and marine life in a different light, moving beyond stereotypes and sharing the beauty and truth of creation. All creatures serve a purpose and deserve our respect and responsible stewardship.
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Kelly Hanson
Woven basket maker from Moline, IL

I have always liked working with different fibers and creating pieces that were also useful. I was introduced to the coil stitch weave at a class set up by a friend and loved it. I love the different layers of patterns that can be created by weaving in beads that shine or ribbon that changes the texture. I try to build unique baskets with color schemes that can either pop against the natural jute or complement it and play with different shapes. Coil stitch woven baskets have been utilized by many different cultures throughout history. Though the methods have changed a bit with different tools being available, I like being able to connect to history while also creating something different and new. 

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Brian Buckles, Hang Time

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Brian Buckles, Flying Feast

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Brian Buckles, Make a Break

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Brian Buckles, Into the Sunset

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Brian Buckles, Underwater Blues

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Brian Buckles, Mother's Reflections

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Brian Buckles, Hold Your Ground

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Brian Buckles, Pilot and Copilot

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Brian Buckles, Out of the Shadows

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Rowen Schussheim-Anderson, Trek III

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Rowen Schussheim-Anderson, flutterby

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Rowen Schussheim-Anderson, butterflyte

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Rowen Schussheim-Anderson, Trade Threads

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Rowen Schussheim-Anderson, Herview (Color Field Tapestry Series)

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Rowen Schussheim-Anderson, Roadtrip (Color Field Tapestry Series)

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Rowen Schussheim-Anderson, Ricochet (Color Field Tapestry Series)

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Rowen Schussheim-Anderson, Color Field (Color Field Tapestry Series)

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Rowen Schussheim-Anderson, Hues from the Edge (Color Field Tapestry Series)

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Rowen Schussheim-Anderson, Coloring Outside the Lines (Color Field Tapestry Series)

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Kelly Hanson, Seaglass

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Kelly Hanson, Blue Jeweled

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Kelly Hanson, Earthy Browns

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Kelly Hanson, Summer Flower

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Kelly Hanson, Green & Golds

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Kelly Hanson, Teal on Black

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Kelly Hanson, Jeweled Vineyard

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Kelly Hanson, Black, Red & White

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Kelly Hanson, Light Blue Floral on Cream

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ABOUT Art at the Airport

The Quad City International Airport gallery space, also known as Art at the Airport, is a formal contemporary gallery that has more than 1,600 sq. ft. of exhibition space in floor-to-ceiling glass cases. Nearly one million visitors view this space annually. This gallery is located in the front of the main arrival/departure seating area. Exhibits in this space are bi-monthly and showcase artists living within 250 miles of the Quad City area.

​For more information, visit the Quad City International Airport website.

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2200 69th Ave,
​Moline, IL 61265
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Mon–Fri: 3:30AM–12AM
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Visual Arts Director
309.793.1213 ext. 108
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  • About
  • Programs
    • Visiting Artist Series
    • Public Sculpture Program
    • Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship Program
    • Arts Dollars Grant Program
    • Visual Art Opportunities & Calls for Entry
    • Artworks Expo High School Pastel Mural Competition
    • High School Art Invitational
  • Events
    • Festival of Trees
    • Chalk Art Fest
    • Run for the Roses Derby Party
    • Riverssance Festival of Fine Art
    • Performing Arts Signature Series (PASS)
  • Galleries
    • Rock Island Gallery
    • Airport Gallery
    • Second Avenue Window
    • Past Exhibits
  • Blog
  • Support & Donate