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Upcoming Exhibits at the H.F. Johnson Gallery of Art

A Creation of Importance: The Works of Diederich Kortlang
Oct. 22-Nov. 21, 2009
A retrospective exhibition of paintings, drawings, prints and tapestries by German artist Diederich Kortlang (1925-1974). Kortlang exhibited widely in America and overseas. His lush colors and dramatic compositions are a combination of his German heritage and the influence of the environment of the South American countries where he lived and taught. In 1972, Kortlang and his family moved to Kenosha, where he began teaching art at Carthage. After his sudden death in 1974 at the age of 49, Kortlang's works have continued to be exhibited. On the 35th anniversary of his death, Carthage honors the man and his work in this fine exhibition.

Faculty News & Achievements

Professor featured in new book
Diane Levesque, director of the H.F. Johnson Gallery of Art at Carthage and an assistant art professor, created the cover art for the new comic book "Mother Goosed: Twisted Rhymes for Modern Times"(Southport Press).

The book is a collection of artist interpretations of Mother Goose rhymes. It will be available in mid-November. There will be a limited number of copies available. The foreword was written by Florence Parry Heide.

Watercolor Wisconsin 2009
Dec. 13, 2009-April 24, 2010, Racine, Wis.
Ed Kalke, professor emeritus of art at Carthage, and Diane Levesque, assistant professor and director of the H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art, will be featured in the prestigious Watercolor Wisconsin exhibit at the Racine Art Museum's Wustum Museum this winter. Organized since 1966, Watercolor Wisconsin is one of the museum's most popular annual shows. The juried competition features artwork by artists throughout the state.

"An Mullach Mor, Fiain," by Beth Shadur, was featured in the show "Ethereal Fauna."

Ethereal Fuana: The Artist's Muse
Oct. 2-Nov. 14, Chicago
Two members of the Carthage Art Department faculty had their work featured in a Chicago exhibit this fall. Diane Levesque and Beth Shadur had pieces in “Ethereal Fauna: The Artist’s Muse,” Oct. 2 to Nov. 14 at the Tom Robinson Studio/Gallery, 2416 W. North Avenue, Chicago. “Ethereal Fauna” was an exhibit of work by Chicago-area artists investigating the inner animal muse within each of us. Artists created unique metaphorical portraits of their animal spirits, or that of another person, place, thing, or even society as a whole.

Regional Juried Art Exhibition, Works on Paper
Oct. 17-Jan. 10, Michigan City, Ind.
Artwork by Carthage art professor Diane Levesque is featured in “Regional Juried Art Exhibition, Works on Paper,” Oct. 17-Jan. 10 in the Hyndman Gallery at Lubeznik Center for the Arts. This art show was juried by Audrey Niffenegger, author of the best-selling book “The Time Travelers Wife,” and Andrea Peterson. The gallery is located at 101 W. Second St., Michigan City, Ind.

As Time Goes By, A Group Show
Nov. 16-Dec. 17, Chicago Heights, Ill.
Diane Levesque, assistant professor of art and director of the H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art at Carthage, will exhibit her work in As Time Goes By, a Group Show of works by the Mythopian Artists' Group, exploring how time interacts with life. Other members of the group are Steve Sherrell, Karena Karras, Robert Kameczura, Christine O'Connor, Kim Laurel and James Mesple. The exhibition is at The Christopher Art Gallery at Prairie State College in Chicago Heights, Ill. An opening reception will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19.

Melanie Kehoss: Ploch Art Gallery
Nov. 6-Dec. 28; opening reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 11
Melanie Kehoss will have a solo show at the Ploch Art Gallery of the Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wis., Nov. 6-Dec. 8. "Using silhouettes and cut-outs as imagery, Melanie's work seamlessly combines drawing and sculpture with printmaking in intimate light and shadowboxes." Read more at http://www.wilson-center.com/melaniekehoss.htm.

Regional Gallery News

Chazen Gallery of Art
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Nicola López: Urban Transformations. Oct. 17-Jan. 3, 2010.

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Art Exhibit: "A Creation of Importance: The Works of Diederich Kortlang" Read more.