Art Show opens at Covey Center to enthusiastic reviews
Provo-Orem, UT (1888PressRelease) December 16, 2008 - The opening of the new December art show at the Covey Center For The Arts may have been their best show to date. With 15 artists displaying over 50 original works of art, it is a very eclectic mixture of art. The show, titled "A Collective Season Of Joy," shows different aspects of how various artists celebrate the holidays.
Some of the art was a bit of a stretch in meeting the theme of the show, for example, a large Art Nouveau piece of stained glass by Gomm Studios was "Christmassy" because it was based on the look of the North Pole in the movie, "The Santa Clause Two." Other pieces were right on, a nativity scene by Emilie Kamachi made of polymer clay many would find familiar in their own celebrations.
Local artist and glass instructor, Andrew Kosorok, recently completed a course of study in Alchemy and has used that new knowledge in many of his art pieces. His piece entitled, "The Birth," made of etched and fired glass is a reflection on the Nativity as it is told in Section 19 of the Qur'an.
No stranger to art shows and competitions, Bronze sculptor and retired art instructor, Nick Ryan had several pieces of note in the show. He felt that since the holidays, especially Christmas, are a time that people reflect and think about spirituality, his "Lineage," bronze will strike a chord with many of those of the LDS faith.
Rick Prazen, another sculptor, who welds his art, entered several pieces in the show. Of note is a mixed media piece which is a tribute table to the late Gordon B Hinckley, prophet of the LDS church. It features three legs which are metal canes similar to one he carried frequently, metal oak leaves and a walnut table top, all elements that had significance in the life of the Prophet.
Anne Weber, respected and world renowned pastel artist had the honor of having one of her painting featured on all of the promotional materials for the show. The painting, "Christmas Lights," graced the front of the postcard invitation that was sent out to many attendees of the opening gala. New for this year, the Center had additional copies of the poster and life size prints of that painting. Anne was on hand to sign the prints for those who purchased them.
For those who attended the show at the Covey Center last year, there was an echo of familiarity. As in last years show, there were a large number of stained glass pieces. These were done by several artists rather than one studio like last year. "When we were invited to work on this years show, we were honored, but worried that we might not be able to furnish enough original art to fill a whole show," said Jeanne Gomm, who designed several stained glass pieces for this show. "What we displayed last year was the result of several years of work and we knew we could build a few art pieces for the show, but weren't sure how to fill this large hall."
To solve their dilemma, the Gomm's invited many of the artists that they are friends with to be in the show with them. This included relatives, friends, business acquaintances and even some of their stained glass students. "This show is especially fun and rewarding for us," said David Gomm, "Because it's a great collection of wonderful, colorful and intriguing art, but it's also art work that has been created by people we know and care about. I'm sure that there is something for everyone in this show!"
The show will run through January 2nd at the Covey Center for the Arts, located at 425 West Center Street in Provo, Utah. They are open from 10 to 5, Monday through Friday and then have additional hours in the evenings and Saturdays when other events are scheduled.
"This is a really great place to show your art," David Gomm stated, "I'm a little surprised that our skylight (Signs In The Heavens) looked so small when it was placed here in the gallery. It's a very nice venue to display our art and we're lucky to have such a nice place in our community."
Art Show opens at Covey Center to enthusiastic reviews 
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