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Author Archives: Curator
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Geoffrey Baker — Early Divers
Beloved to all who knew him, Geoffrey Baker was Professor of Art at Maharishi International University (then Maharishi University of Management) in Fairfield, Iowa from 1979 until he passed away in 2011. Many remember him for his delightful series of … Continue reading
MINI Art Auction for ICON! — September 15 – October 31, 2020
Visit ICON-Art.org for all the details. This isn’t a mini auction — it’s a mini-ART auction. No room on your walls for new art? Every piece in this collection of original works is 5″ x 7″ (or 7″ x 5″), … Continue reading
Joanie McGinnis — Jazz Impressions: Dreaming in Yellow
Joanie writes: This is another painting from my new series titled “Jazz Impressions” which will be on exhibit in a solo show at Iowa State University in the Spring of 2021.
Luchita Hurtado Dies at 99
For years she worked in the shadow of her artist husbands and more famous peers, painting at night when the children were asleep. Then a trove of her work was discovered. See the full article about Luchita Hurtado in the … Continue reading
Elaine Duncan — Untitled
Since the early 60’s, Elaine Duncan has been painting, drawing, sculpting, and teaching art with a unique flair for the unexpected. Her work is infused with whimsy and a touch of mischief, while revealing a deep familiarity with the silence … Continue reading
Care Connet — Awake
“Awake,” a wood duck seen from the back rising with wings and tail spread, is one in an ongoing series of birds of America which I call the “Alae” series. I am fascinated by the wings and tails of birds, … Continue reading
Kathy Edwards Hayslett — I Cannot Tell a Lie
Kathy Edwards Hayslett writes, “My work is influenced by my curatorial experience, bolstered with classes at the University of Iowa, and workshops taught by Raissa Bump at Haystack, Jessica Calderon, and Gabriel Craig. I attended University of the Arts for … Continue reading
June 19, 1865 — End of an Abomination
On this date, in Galveston Texas, the last remaining slaves were officially declared free. Since that time, some progress has been made, but much more remains to be done. By celebrating this holiday, we acknowledge the fundamental rights of all … Continue reading
