13 Feb 2001

MidCoast Show Highlights the Bright and Whimsical

By Michael LoGuidice
For a show in spring 1998, the artist statement of Cyndy Gilroy was heavy and serious. The statement is a bit more upbeat for her current show with Jeanne Tamisiea at the MidCoast Fine Arts Gallery, a reflection of the brightness of the work.
31 Jan 2001

On the Cover: Chagoya

By Todd McGreevy
This week's cover of the River Cities' Reader features Hand of Power, a 1997 print by Enrique Chagoya. The Augustana College Art Gallery will be exhibiting From a Borderless World: Works of Enrique Chagoya through March 28, and the artist will give a public convocation program at the college's Centennial Hall at 10:30 a.
09 Jan 2001

History Illuminates Haitian Art Exhibit

By Michael LoGuidice
If you go to the Davenport Museum of Art's current exhibition of Haitian art from its permanent collection - and you should - be sure to read the notes posted by the works. They offer background on the culture of Haiti that adds to the enjoyment of the show, which features more than 70 works from the museum's collection.
13 Dec 2000

A Tale of Two Artists

By Michael LoGuidice
Artists Bill Hannan and Bill Wohlford have more than their first names in common. Both deal realistically with the human figure - Hannan in two dimensions and Wohlford in three. Both artists have worked other jobs to provide income, while doing their artwork when they could.
07 Nov 2000

Artists Present the Figure -- Warts and All

By Michael LoGuidice
Once again, MidCoast Fine Arts Gallery in one show marries two artists whose styles and subject matter complement one another. Paul Algueseva is a sculptor whose prime passion appears to be the figure, while Peter Tong Xiao is a painter who uses the figure in every composition in the show.
03 Oct 2000

Box of Stars Reveals Intimate Meanings

By Michael LoGuidice
A basic tenant of astrology is that the outer reflects the inner. The often-quoted maxim is "as above [the heavens, stars, constellations], so below [the human condition]." This is the premise of Sara Bell's Box of Stars show in St.
21 Sep 2000

Riding through American History on Two Wheels

By Michael LoGuidice
"You think your customers are loyal, but do they tattoo your name on their body?" - Harley-Davidson ad "If I have to explain, you won't understand." - Harley-Davidson T-Shirt "Ride to Live - Live to Ride.
13 Sep 2000

Political Art Transcends Media

By Michael LoGuidice
If you like political satire and commentary, the current show at Augustana College Art Gallery is a must-see. Confrontational Clay: The Artist as Social Critic will be on display at Augustana College's Centennial Hall Art Gallery through October 21.
24 Aug 2000

QC Artists Create at International Graffiti Exhibition

By Todd McGreevy
Imagine close to five miles of a concrete flood wall along the Mississippi River being covered in opaque spray paint by graffiti artists from throughout the U.S. and the world over a three day weekend. For the last three years a group of local graffiti artists have been traveling to St.
17 Aug 2000

Sculptural Paintings Complement Fine Turnings

By Michael LoGuidice
How often does the MidCoast Fine Arts Gallery have fireworks for an opening? There were explosions in the sky on Friday night in LeClaire, and I wondered if maybe... Alas, the aerial attack marked Tug Fest.

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