Lawrence Art Guild All Member Show

Last week the All Member Show for the Lawrence Art Guild opened on the first floor level of the Hobbs-Taylor Lofts. All the guild's previous shows...at least, the ones I have seen or participated in.... have either been at the Lawrence Public Library or at the Lawrence Arts Center. But this year the guild was offered space in this new building that hasn't been leased yet, so we decided to try something new. I like the art displayed on chain link surfaces in a raw unfinished space! 
The only problem is the light is a bit dim on cloudy days, and the guild had to come up with volunteers to gallery sit. And I guess those are both reasons why the exhibit is only open during daylight hours. I took my turn to guard the exhibit last Sunday, which was a day that started out dark and stormy. After the rain let up, traffic through the exhibit picked up a bit and relieved the monotony, although I was glad to get time to sit and do some hand-finishing on a couple of my pieces. 
Because this is an Art Guild that is open to anyone, there is a great variety in the work that is entered in our shows. Paintings, ceramics, fiber, metal castings are all welcome. Here is the piece that I entered in the show, which I call "Argyle". When it was finished, it reminded me of an argyle sock. I'm not sure why it merited a pedestal by itself, since I had it wired to be hung as a painting would be, but I am glad it isn't in direct sunlight. There are a lot of beads on this quilt, but it needs a different light to show them off.  I like its colors next to the concrete!

Comments

[tess1960]

What a nice setting. I really must get up to the Lawrence area sometime. I am missing so much! I too thought your piece reminded me of an Argyle sock. Very nice!