For Release 11:00 a.m.

August 13, 2019

“Let There be Light” is the pinnacle of my creative experimentations, a work in which I am not the artist, rather the co-creator, during which I channeled the power to create something out of nothing.”

Lynn Rae Lowe

“Let There be Light” –Local Reveal on September 7, 2019

Lynn Rae Lowe Reveals Largest Commissioned Alumination at SAAG Gallery, La Encantada, Tucson AZ

Tucson, AZ— August 13, 2019

th On Friday, September 7 ,​ internationally recognized local artist Lynn ​ Rae Lowe will reveal her largest alumination “Let There be Light.” Commissioned by in West Bloomfield, , the seven panel wall will be unveiled during a reception for the artist at the Southern Arizona Arts Guild gallery in La Encantada.

“Let There be Light” is the largest single alumination created to date, the ​ pinnacle of my experimentations,” Lowe said. “The commission is the ​ ​ newest highlight to my evolution as an artist.” The nature of this ​ aluminations series will touch on our basic, shared experiences as well as provide a doorway to each viewer’s personal inspirations.

“The challenge for me is telling a story where the images have to have spiritual resonance through color ​ and form, a story that flows between seven paintings, connecting the viewer to each individual piece, the unfolding drama, and their own stories,” Lowe said. “The first one was so beautiful, evoking the ​ ​ spirituality of the first day of creation. I tried many ways to get the feeling of willing a universe into existence; eventually I found myself pouring patina on the metal canvas and literally blowing the patina around, bringing the painting into being.” ​ Aluminations – A New Media Technique Developed by Lowe

“Let There be Light” features seven 30” x 40” “aluminated” metal canvases depicting the days of ​ creation, beginning with chaos and ending with the Sabbath. Lowe developed the artistic process of aluminations, which utilizes an aluminum canvas she saturates with color. First, the canvas is “activated” to achieve the desired effect of light and motion, as well as to visually unify the individual paintings. Next, through the application of layers of patina, the images themselves are created. Finally, each alumination is given a clear powder coat, protecting and sealing the image. The finished work is an innovative original, creating the illusion of dynamic and reflected light.

Temple Bethel El, West Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Temple Beth El is a Reform synagogue designed by architect . C​ urrently located in ​ ​ ​ West Bloomfield Hills, the synagogue was originally founded in 1850 in . Temple Beth El is the oldest Jewish congregation in Michigan. For Lowe, this commissioned work will not only introduce her aluminations to new audiences nationally, it will also be a return to her hometown. “Not only will the installation introduce my work to new audiences nationally, it will first be shared locally in Tucson, my hometown, for 30 years” Lowe said.

One Day Only

The reveal of “Let There be Light” will take place on Saturday, September 7 at the Southern Arizona Arts Guild (SAAG) gallery. The gallery is located at La Encantada, 2905 Easy Skyline Drive, on level two. Throughout the day, visitors to the gallery can not only view the panels, but also a small retrospective of the artist’s career. Studies of the final images, as well as other work by Lowe, will be available for purchase. A reception for the artist will be held that evening from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The public is invited.

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Lynn Rae Lowe, Artist Wendi Lucas, Consultant

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For more information on Lynn Rae Lowe, to see more of her work, visit her online at www.lynnraelowe.com