EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS
2008 Exhibition Schedule
Charles Allis Art Museum
Wisconsin Masters Series:
H.S. Moynihan (1902-1994)
December 16, 2007 – January 20, 2008
H.S. Moynihan comes from a creative linage of Midwestern women artists all of whom were strong willed and dedicated to their art. This Milwaukee-native’s work included still-life, portraits and landscapes in styles as diverse as fauvist and classical. She liked to portray her own surroundings in her artwork and thereby captured some of the grit and grandeur of her hometown.
Earth, Water, Sky: Wisconsin’s Special Places
January 30 – March 9
Opening Reception: Wednesday, January 30 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Midwestern professional and novice photographers scoured the state to find beauty in all the nooks and crannies of Wisconsin. What they came up with are scenes showing the grace and power of our wildlife, the gentle serenity of our landscapes and the strength and stoicism of our agricultural lands. Organized by The Nature Conservancy and “Wisconsin Trails Magazine.”
A Survey: Drawings & Paintings by John Wickenberg
March 19 – May 18
Opening Reception: Wednesday, March 19 5:30-8:30 p.m.
John Wickenberg is an award winner from 2005’s FORWARD: Survey of Wisconsin Art NOW exhibition. His inspiration comes from natural objects and the way in which they interact with the environment. His respect for the fragility of nature comes across in his still-lifes and landscapes.
Journey From the Secular to the Spiritual: Works by George McCormick Sr.
May 28 – July 27
Opening Reception: Wednesday, May 28 5:30-8:30 p.m.
George McCormick tells stories, from the Bible, African Mythology and his life, through woodcarvings and metal sculptures. He likes to show who the person is, or show the symbolism of a story, not just what appears on the surface. He uses found objects, random pieces of wood or metal and incorporates it into dolls, sculptures and drawings.
At a Moment’s Notice: Photographs by John Heymann
August 6 – September 21
Opening Reception: Wednesday, August 6 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Using color and black and white photography, John Heymann shows the contrasts of light and shadow in space and emphasizes spatial relationships between objects. Unexpected designs and forms of nature and landscapes show how our environment is always changing.
Big and Little: Paintings by Susan Diehl
October 1 – November 23
Opening Reception: Wednesday, October 1 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Susan Diehl is a Sheboygan artist who was trained in the Russian impressionist style. She credits that training with teaching her to know what she sees, and paint what she knows. Her scenes of beaches, flowers and landscapes capture the essence and spirit of her observations. Using color, light, shape and patterns, Diehl recreates little moments of reality.
Wisconsin Masters Series: Richard Earl Thompson (1914-1991)
Sunday, December 14 – January 25
Opening Reception: Sunday, December 14 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Richard Thompson was an American artist, heavily influenced by French Impressionism. During the Great Depression, he found success as a commercial artist for publications such as the Saturday Evening Post. Later, he transitioned into easel painting and moved into the Wisconsin wilderness in order to take in the scenery. His work is meant to evoke the spirit of the natural world.