THE TM 911 Franklin Street Weekly Newspaper Michigan City, IN 46360 Volume 23, Number 5 Thursday, February 8, 2007 Lubeznik Center Presents 2007 Regional Juried Art Exhibition by Paula McHugh Milo, Mabel and Elmer appeared deep in conver- sation. It was a few days before the opening recep- tion and awards ceremony for winners of the 2007 Regional Juried Art Exhibition at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts and they had the Hyndman Gal- lery practically to themselves. Canvases of various sizes, yet to be hung, leaned against the walls of the 2400 square-foot gallery. The juried exhibit at- tracted 291 submissions, to which juror T.L. Solien whittled his choices down to 59 accepted exhibitors. The trio of wood and acrylic fi gures, sitting on high, carved stools, spoke silently to the man who would single out his top choices for the award presenta- tion. Elmer, clad in painted coveralls and defying the convention of wearing shoes in such a classy gallery, did his creator proud: Steve Rebora claimed First Prize for his three-dimensional, cartoon-like char- Milo, Mabel and Elmer appeared deep in conversation. It was a few days acter. Steve created Elmer and his two pals with before the opening reception and awards ceremony for winners of the hinged joints. The artist employed fi ne-tuned carv- 2007 Regional Juried Art Exhibition at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts and they had the Hyndman Gallery practically to themselves. ing skills to create textured hair and memorable fa- cial features for his show-stopping entry. Citing a fondness for the story of Pinocchio, Steve told us that he felt a little like Gepetto when he was carving his three whimsical fi g- ures. “Look at Elmer’s nose,” Steve instructed, adding that he had con- sidered making the farmer’s ski-jump nose even longer. The artist also gave us permission to touch his fi gures and rearrange their fl ex- ible hands. “Notice how their conversation seems different when you change the position of their hands?” Steve asked. Yes. We certainly did notice. The artist told us that he received many comments about the texture of Mabel’s hair, as well as praise for the fi gures’ sartorial taste. “All the credit for the (clothing’s) colors goes to my wife. She told me which colors to use,” Steve said. Mabel, Elmer and Milo are “dressed” in appealing pastel hues. Steve, a Notre Dame graduate with an art degree, took the more “practical” route of earning his living in the carpet business after serv- ing in the Navy. Yet he said that his immersion into art, especially his love of working in wood, never faded. The artist, who has a farmstead in Cassopolis, Michigan, has other works featured at Elmer, clad in painted Studio B in Three Oaks, as well as a recent featured coveralls and defying exhibit at the Vale Craft Gallery in Chicago. the convention of wearing shoes in such a classy gallery, did his Art Exhibition Continued on Page 2 creator proud. THE Page 2 February 8, 2007 THE 911 Franklin Street • Michigan City, IN 46360 219/879-0088 • FAX 219/879-8070 In Case Of Emergency, Dial e-mail: News/Articles - [email protected] email: Classifieds - [email protected] http://www.thebeacher.com/ PRINTED WITH Published and Printed by TM Trademark of American Soybean Association THE BEACHER BUSINESS PRINTERS Delivered weekly, free of charge to Birch Tree Farms, Duneland Beach, Grand Beach, Hidden 911 Shores, Long Beach, Michiana Shores, Michiana MI and Shoreland Hills. The Beacher is also Subscription Rates delivered to public places in Michigan City, New Buffalo, LaPorte and Sheridan Beach. 1 year $26 6 months $14 3 months $8 1 month $3 John Knudsen’s etching, “Steel City,” won third prize. The intricately detailed 24x40 canvas of the region’s mill-scape was inspired by images imbed- ded in the artist’s mind as he motored past the eco- nomic breadbasket of Northwest Indiana on a daily basis, he said. John’s two biggest fans, wife Anne and daughter Karen, cheered him on at the well-at- tended opening reception. The artist sells his litho- graphs, woodcuts, paintings and etchings from his John A. Knudsen Workshop/Gallery in Union Pier. Carolyn Sexton presents the First Place award to Steve Rebora for “Elmer.” Art Exhibition Continued from Page 1 Lee Hibbs’ digitally manipulated photograph, “Turmoil,” received second place honors. The Og- den Dunes-based artist said that it took several at- tempts to resize her 32x36-inch image before she was satisfi ed with the “blending of colors.” Well- known for her 35mm dunes photography, Lee said that making enlargements of her digital images was a new learning experience. Lee’s artwork, including paintings and charcoal sketches, are in the collec- tion of the Portage Public Library, the Chesterton John Knudsen’s two biggest fans, daughter Karen and wife Anne, Art Center, and private collections. Her dunes pho- cheered him on at the well-attended opening reception. John’s etching, “Steel City,” garnered the artist third place. tography is also at the Save the Dunes shop in Bev- erly Shores. Lee Hibbs’ digitally manipulated photograph, “Turmoil,” David Orr hangs his “Riperia” a few days before the opening reception. received second place honors. THE February 8, 2007 Page 3 Open ‘til 6 p.m. Evenings www.littlehousefashions.comElegant Apparel for the [email protected] Conscious Woman Women’s Apparel Boss Is Away Sale Buy 1, Get 1 Terry Tyler, taking a break from painting duties, inspects one of the entries yet to be hung for the opening of the exhibition. 1/2 Price “This exhibit is really exciting,” said Edwin Shel- ton, who now be assumes the duties of Director of (of equal or lesser value) Programming for the Lubeznik Center. Edwin min- gled and chatted with dozens of artists and their well-wishers who attended the opening reception ceremonies. Juried entries in the Regional Exhibition span numerous mediums, from oils and acrylics to fi ber, wood and steel. Juror T.L. Solien currently teaches fi gure painting as an Associate Professor at the Uni- versity of Wisconsin-Madison. 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In addition to the prize winners, entrants accept- + 10% off Last Sale Price ed for the exhibition include Brian Adams, photogra- phy; Henderika Akkerman, acrylic; Dan Annarino, 409409 Alexander Alexander Street Street, LaPorte,LaPorte, IN IN 326-8602326-8602 oil; John Applegate, oil; Richard Batka, photography; On Hwy 35 - 5 Blocks South of Lincolnway Janet Bloch, acrylic; Gordon Boardman, oil; Darnell TurnTurn Rightright on AlexanderAlexander Monday-FridayMonday - Friday 10 am 9:30 to 6 topm 7 Saturday Saturday 9:30 9:30 am to to 5 5 pm Art Exhibition Continued on Page 4 THE Page 4 February 8, 2007 Art Exhibition Continued from Page 3 mixed media; Nathan Lunstrum, pigment print; Ar- Bolton, charcoal; Bradley Bonich, oil; Tom Brand tur Maja, mixed media; Rich Manalis, photography; (last year’s winner), oil; Eileen Burns, watercolor; Scott McKibben, photography; Cole Mestrovich, Mia Capodlupa, mixed media; Stephanie Carnell, glass/latex; Michael Mettler, photography; Susan oil; Amanda Cook, oil; F.A. Cox, oil; Judy Crawford, Moore, photography; Dave Morris, oil; John Opie, oil; Laura Cutler, oil; Sharon Cutts, mixed media; photography; David Orr, photography; Shari Pettis, Joel LeGrand, photography; Richard DePirro, mixed oil; Candace Seibert, photography; Bruce Seidel- media; Wiley Dummich, acrylic; Tommy Fitzsim- mann, crayon/pencil; Kay Westhues, photography; mons, mixed media; Barbara Freeman, photogra- and Jason Zickler, acrylic. phy; Ron Gard, mixed media; Gary Giniat, photog- The Regional Juried Exhibition entries can be raphy; Mary Heittmansperger, oil; Susan Henshaw, found in the Hyndman, Brinkma and Library Gal- oil; John Horowitz, photography; Thomas Hughes, leries. The Exhibition closes March 25. steel; Sally Hughes, oil; Larry Jensen, wood; Beth The Lubeznik Center for the Arts is open Tues- Kambi, raku steel; George & Connie Kassal, mixed days through Fridays from 10-5 pm, and 11-4 pm on media; Marzenna Legawiec-Klodzinski, photogra- weekends. For more information, phone 9219) 874- phy; Rod Liechty, photography; Maureen Lighthall, 4900 or log on to www.lubeznikcenter.org. The camera caught Connie Kassal deep in conversation at the opening Artists Laura Cutler and Robert Stanley were admiring entries hung in the reception. Connie and George Kassal’s mixed media “Wet” Library Gallery. Laura, owner of Thaddeus C Gallery in LaPorte, had her is included in the exhibition. painting, “Clinton in Cap,” juried into the show. Chesterton Tribune Community editor Alexandra Newman chats with Is Sue Spitler wearing a new hat? No. She agreed to pose behind Larry Martha Cares and Fritz Olsen. Jensen’s wood sculpture, “Cirque de Vert.” THE February 8, 2007 Page 5 WELCOME TO YOUR NEW HOME! 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