New Adler Center exhibit features various sculptures
The Adler Center's February exhibition will feature five outstanding sculptural artists who work in metal, clay, wood and glass. "Elemental: Contemporary Sculpture" will be on display through February.
"Elemental" features prominent regional artists Ben Bates, Darlys Ewoldt, John Hatlestad, Michelle Rial and Roberta Ulrich de-Oliveira.
"Their objects are simultaneously organic and refined," Exhibitions Curator Beth McKenna said. "While the hand-building techniques and ancient processes used by these artists are rooted in antiquity, the binding aesthetic for this exhibit is abstract and decidedly modern."
Two free meet-the-artists events are planned featuring "Elemental."
• Opening Reception: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1. The Adler Center launches this contemporary sculpture exhibit with live music, wine and refreshments. See and purchase original fine art.
• Gallery Night: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13. Come to Gallery Night and see the exhibit through the eyes of the artists, who will lead a gallery tour and share stories about their creative process.
"Elemental" is open for viewing at the Adler Center through Feb. 25. Gallery hours are 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays.
The David Adler Music and Arts Center is not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting music and the arts as an integral part of everyday life. Its year-round activities are designed to foster critical thinking and interpretation, participation, entertainment, and achievement in music and the arts for the people of Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
The David Adler Music and Arts Center maintains the historic home of architect David Adler, which is the base of its activities and a visual image of the harmony between music, the arts and daily life.