Lanesboro Arts presents “Fables from Yesterday,” an exhibition showcasing ceramic sculptures by Susan Strand-Penman. The show opens on October 22nd with an artist reception from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. There will be hors d’oeuvres and beverages that visitors can enjoy inside and outside of the Gallery, as well as live music. Take in the artwork and hear from the artist herself at this celebratory evening of art and community!
“Fables from Yesterday” will run from October 22nd to December 22nd. Always free and open to the public, the Lanesboro Arts Exhibition Gallery is open Tuesday – Saturday, 10-5pm.
Inspired by the work of Rachel Carson and other conservationists, Susan Strand-Penman’s ceramic sculptures demonstrate the fragile balance between humans and the natural world. The exhibit will include site specific installations that focus on nature and realism while telling the story of loss and need for urgent action. The installation pieces have a quiet ghostly presence that creates an environment for calm reflection. There will also be individual figural pieces that highlight our connectedness to nature and tell contemporary stories through the use of symbolism and fables.
Her sculptures are hand built using slabs and multiple layers of added or removed clay. Working in such a malleable medium allows Strand-Penman to explore textures using many different techniques. Each piece is individual and creates a unique story that grows intuitively from the clay.
Exhibit sponsor: Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center Lanesboro, MN
This exhibit is sponsored by Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center and made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. For more information visit www.lanesboroarts.org, call 507-467-2446 or email gallery@lanesboroarts.org. Handicapped accessible and free to the public, the exhibition gallery is located at 103 Parkway Avenue North in Lanesboro, MN.