Gallery Opening
FRIDAY, June 25 | 7 PM – 9 PM | FREE | 1715 2ND AVE, ROCK ISLAND, IL
Beer, wine, and pre-packaged snacks will be served.
Masks will not be required in conjunction with the new CDC and State guidelines.
Masks will not be required in conjunction with the new CDC and State guidelines.
ROCK ISLAND GALLERY
John Born & Laura Vincent-Arnold
June 25 - August 13, 2021
John BornI started this series of paintings as a dedication to the exemplary fortitude, craftsmanship and sheer grit of the men and women who labored over the building of the new I-74 bridge, as well as a tribute and farewell to the old one.
At some point prior to starting this project, I recall being both in awe, and irritated by all the construction, and I decided rather than feed my irritation, I should take some pictures to document and enjoy the process. After taking a few shots, I thought it would make a great painting, and then was immediately struck with the idea to paint a whole series. And so, every morning leaving for work, or coming home in the evening, I could look out at the progress, and enjoy it. The bridge isn't yet complete, and neither is this series. There are more to come. |
Laura Vincent-ArnoldThere is a dance when light fragments in the breeze, a heaviness of sadness like walking through water, a deep buoyant breath of hope...that is the way I experience life and respond to the world through my work. It is where my art making process begins. This collection of work spans the past two years and bridges a six month period whre I experienced a "painting paralysis" in response to the "everything that made 2020. There is a marked difference in the time prior to and following this period.
Through a combination of figure and environment, I record what I cannot in words-emotions...life experiences. I gather content through my time in nature and my studies of the human figure. Painting with an idea but not with a plan, I enjoy the energy that results and the visual language that takes shape. The process becomes a dance between light and dark each in turn taking the lead. I believe that art is a means of connection and speaks when there are no words. |
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We offer curbside pick-up or shipping. For more information contact Visual Arts Director Dawn Wohlford-Metallo.
Rock Island GalleryThe Quad City Arts Gallery is home to an exhibition space located on the first floor. The building, which was once a turn-of-the-century department store, features hardwood floors, and a fourteen foot-high ceiling. The exhibition space is more than 1,500 sq. ft., a perfect space to showcase large paintings, sculptures and enjoy an occasional performance.
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