Exhibitions
Lansing Art Gallery programs are sponsored in part by the National Endowment for the Arts and Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.
Exhibitions: July 1 – August 20, 2010
Community Reception: July 30, 2010 7 – 9 P.M.
Mezzanine Gallery:
Lansing Art Gallery reveals a new collection of monoprints, by Dorothy Anderson Grow. The works promise to intrigue viewers with bold color and graphic impression, reflecting her flexibility duringthe creative process. Her new monoprints showcase a variety of techniques, incorporating the overlapping of etching plates and collage on line drawings or halftone images. Grow’s extensive resume boasts solo and juried shows throughout the state. Grow currently resides in Traverse City, although she has a history in Lansing. In addition to receiving an MFA degree at Michigan State University, Grow resided in Okemos until her retirement from Holt High School as an art educator in 1999.
Main Gallery: Tony Hendrick’s large-scale paintings feature diverse imagery, dancing color and a touch of the fantastic. His works appeal to the senses with a vitality and engaging thoughtfulness evident in the artist himself. Hendrick says of his own work, “Creating art is a magical act of healing, change and personal growth, revealing the often unexpected dealings of the heart, mind, and soul.” Hendrick received a B.F.A from Kansas City Art Institute and went on to receive accolades; Hendrick’s work has been showcased in solo and group exhibitions throughout the nation. A muralist and educator, Hendrick leads workshops and mural creation throughout the state. Featured in various collections statewide, Hendrick’s award-winning murals are included in the Guinness World Records.