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Imagery Transcends Time and
Space
Artist Nicole Gordon Questions
Human Ideals of the Past and Present
ELMHURST, Illinois – Elmhurst
Art Museum presents the fantasy-like imagery of Nicole Gordon from
October 27, 2007 through February 17, 2008 in her exhibition
entitled Unifying Themes. Ms. Gordon skillfully combines art
historical references with contemporary scenes and decorative
patterning. Her unusual style is fueled by inspiration from
well-known Medieval and Renaissance artists. Her artwork explores
the complexity of human nature and illustrates human weakness
throughout history allowing viewers to have the opportunity to study
and question.
Ms. Gordon strives to erode
boundaries of time and space as her subject matter hosts an
environment for both past and present to coexist. Her technique
often includes elements that extend beyond the constraints of a wall
panel and the three-dimensional forms invite the viewer to enter the
scene and become immersed in the story of what is actually taking
place on the canvas. “These scenes are meant to be lighthearted at
first glance and draw the viewers in with luscious and decorative
surfaces that seduce them further into the paintings; the settings
are exaggerated to heighten dramatic plots,” says Ms. Gordon.
“Nicole’s choice in using a variety
of mixed media and historical art references unveil the similarities
dating back to the rebirth of society and how we find our current
society facing similar struggles today,” stated Elmhurst Art Museum
Curator Melissa Dahlquist. Born in Evanston, Illinois, Ms. Gordon
received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Michigan
in 1998 and studied for a while at Lorenzo DiMedici University in
Florence, Italy. She has exhibited in numerous solo and group shows
and is represented by the Peter Miller Gallery in Chicago. Ms.
Gordon has recently displayed her work in solo exhibitions at the
Kohler Art Center in Sheboygan, WI as well as at Miller Block
Gallery in Boston, MA. In addition, she has produced public artworks
for the Chicago Transit Authority and for New England Biolabs in
Ipswich, MA.
Elmhurst Art Museum will host several
opportunities to meet and learn more about artist Nicole Gordon:
Artist Talk with Nicole Gordon
Sunday, December 9 at 2:00 p.m.
Join the artist for a guided tour and discussion to explain her
technique and comment on her work. The talk is open to all ages and
FREE with the price of Museum admission.
Be the Artist: Nicole Gordon
Thursday, January 10 from 6:30-8:00pm
Check out Nicole Gordon’s unique paintings with their own 3-D
installation! Experiment with making your own dynamic painting using
some of the same techniques and concepts that Gordon uses. This
program is designed for students in grades 5-8 and cost is $6.50 per
participant or $5.50 for Museum members. Call (630)834-0202 x 16 to
register now!
The Elmhurst Art Museum’s
award-winning modern museum structure incorporates the Ludwig Mies
van der Rohe-designed McCormick House, one of three such residences
designed by the internationally known architect, and contains museum
galleries, an education center and a variety of outdoor sculpture.
Located only 15 miles west of Chicago and adjacent to the Metra West
train line, the Museum offers public tours and programs, guest
lectures and art classes on a regular basis. Its mission is to
enrich the lives of its visitors by broadening their knowledge,
increasing their sensitivity to the fine arts and sparking the
development of their own creative talents.
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