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Posted: Tuesday, December 16, 2008
“Mortal Images: Kindred Souls” by Mike Wheeler On display January 14 through February 26 An opening reception will be held Friday, January 16 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The word “icon” derives from the Greek word meaning “image.” While icons usually represent the divine, Mike Wheeler’s series “Mortal Icons” and “Mortal Images: Kindred Souls” use the form of the icon to express the images and convictions of every day people. These wooden tabernacles are done mostly in copper and brass using hammering techniques called ‘chasing’ and ‘repousse.’ “The mission and foundation of my art work,” says Wheeler, “is to be a voice for people whose voices go unheard by the many others around them who are reluctant to hear.” Mike’s piece, “Maple Leaf” from his first “Mortal Icons” series, tells the story of a woman who is unhappily married to a man that she is not in love with. On prescription drugs to fight depression, she manages to find the strength and courage to stand on her own. Nevertheless, she still faces the nagging question of whether or not leaving her husband is the right thing to do in a downturned economy. The icon’s leaf is a representation of the woman who has reached a fork in the road. Pushed upon rocks by the current, circumstances will push the leaf either to the left or to right. But which way? In the icon, the image of the praying mantis represents the woman’s husband waiting for its prey. The dragonfly represents the woman’s freedom to fly if she chooses. Mike’s second series “Mortal Images: Kindred Soul” is more serene and tranquil, representing unity, the common bond, one soul next to another. In the piece “Uriah,” an alignment of stones expresses how society shuns Uriah because of his piercings and tattoos. Although he is a kind and playful young man, no one sees him for who he is inside but judge him only by his outward appearance. Mike’s exhibit will be on display in the Arts Center’s main gallery January 14 through February 26. An opening reception will be held on Friday, January 16 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Admission to the exhibit and reception is free. Stop in and see this unusual, beautiful and fascinating exhibit! Gallery hours: Mon. through Thurs. 9.- 8 Fri. and Sat. 9 - 4 The gallery is also open before all theater performances and during intermission.
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Posted: Wednesday, December 10, 2008
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