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Rock island gallery

FEATURING EXHIBITIONS BY REGIONAL MIDWEST ARTISTS ​

ROCK ISLAND GALLERY

Keith Kaziak & Elaine Rexdale

January 11 - March 19, 2021
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MIXED MEDIA SCULPTURES

About Keith Kaziak

Keith Kaziak presents “Turn on the News.” Kaziak’s mixed media sculptures utilize familiar objects and materials to create an accessible language for the viewer to relate their experiences to. Kaziak states, “The title of my exhibition, “Turn on the News,” is borrowed from the Hüsker Dü song off the album, Zen Arcade. I listened to this album repeatedly over a four-month period, particularly the aforementioned song. The urgency of the lyrics felt very relevant to this moment, and therefore informed this body of work, helping to maneuver these surreal and absurd times.”
ACRYLIC PAINTINGS

About Elaine Rexdale

Elaine Rexdale presents “Machinations of a Colorholic.” Rexdale’s acrylic paintings capture the vibrancy and energy we see in our everyday lives. Rexdale explains, “Because I’ve interacted with children during my professional career, my artistic work has been influenced by their love of bright colors and freedom of expression.  I see art in everyday experiences.  Since I have known and employed a number of people with permanent and temporary disabilities, I understand the extreme importance of valuing individuals.  Therefore, I paint people from various ethnic groups, races, and challenges because this provides an opportunity to explore our personal humanity.  My paintings include people from all walks of life all as they are provided a journey across a brightly colored canvas.” Rexdale’s paintings are humorous, very vibrant, and absolutely delightful!

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Keith Kaziak, KK101, Patchwork Pandemic

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Elaine Rexdale, RGER103, Digitalized

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Elaine Rexdale, RGER107 Justice Demands the Vote

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Keith Kaziak, KK103, Broken Bench (Banca Rotta)

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Elaine Rexdale, RGER110, Oil

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Keith Kaziak, KK104, 3 Dialogues

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Keith Kaziak, KK100, Idle

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Elaine Rexdale, RGER111, Play Ball

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Elaine Rexdale, RGER112, Playground

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Keith Kaziak, KK107, Take a Party Blower and Play Lee Greenwood’s 1984 Hit Song, “God Bless the U.S.A.”

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Elaine Rexdale, RGER115, The Mikado Meets Turnadot

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Elaine Rexdale, RGER116, Weiner Roast

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Elaine Rexdale, RGER118, Work Zone

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Keith Kaziak, KK109, Revere

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Elaine Rexdale, RGER102, Dentist

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Elaine Rexdale, RGER104, Gone Fishin

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Keith Kaziak, KK108, The Trap

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Elaine Rexdale, RGER114 Sweet Sciende

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Elaine Rexdale, RGER117, What Happens Here, Stays Here

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Elaine Rexdale, RGER100, Beauty Shop

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Elaine Rexdale, RGER105, Happy Birthday

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Keith Kaziak, KK106, Fortune

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Keith Kaziak, KK110, 012021 (Point away from face and other people. Hold by neck or end near string. Pull String hard!)

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Elaine Rexdale, RGER106, I Feel Pretty

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Elaine Rexdale, RGER108, Merry Canary's Dress Rehersal

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Elaine Rexdale, RGER109, Music Man

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Keith Kaziak, KK105, Suspend and Wait

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Elaine Rexdale, RGER113, See Me

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Rock Island Gallery

The 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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1715 Second Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201
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​WOHLFORD-METALLO

Visual Arts Director
309.793.1213 ext. 108
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  • About
  • Programs
    • Visiting Artist Series & Educational Resources
    • Public Sculpture Program
    • Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship Program
    • Arts Dollars Grant Program
    • Visual Arts Programming
  • 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
    • High School Art Invitational
    • Past Exhibits
  • Opportunities
  • Blog
  • Support