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A Creation of Importance: The Works of Diederich Kortlang
A retrospective exhibition of paintings, drawings, prints and tapestries by the German
artist, Diederich Kortlang (1925- 1974). Kortlang exhibited widely in America and overseas, his lush colors and dramatic compositions a combination of his German heritage and the influence of the environment of South American countries of Cuba and Mexico where he lived and taught. In 1972, Kortlang and his family moved to Kenosha where he began teaching art at Carthage College. 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 College honors the man and his work in this fine exhibition
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Opening Reception: Friday, Dec. 4th 4:30-7:30pm
The Musser, Finney and Krinker nativity crèche collections collectively represent countries as diverse as Russian, Africa, Japan, Mexico, Germany, and numerous other locations. Every crèche was handmade with materials that were often unique to the area in which it was created and include traditional materials such as wood, silver, and clay. Artisans would use simple materials at hand such as a gourd, a handful of seeds, cornhusks, wool, scraps of fabric and through devoted inspiration and highly focused imagination create what some would call works of art. As in our 2007 International Nativity Crèche Exhibition, this is a very special show to enjoy and enlighten.
Sacred Waters: India's Great Kumbha Mela Pilgrimage
Opening Reception: Thursday, Feb. 18th 4:30- 7:30pm
(Closed for Spring break: March 9- March 13 )
Featuring pictures by Chicago-based photojournalist Jean-Marc Giboux.
Originally on exhibit at the Chicago Field Museum in March- July 2009, Carthage College is pleased to offer this exhibit with an additional number of photographs not shown in The Chicago Field Museum display.
Professor James Lochtefeld, professor of religion and director of the Asian Studies and Global Heritage programs at Carthage, has devoted his career to studying the religions of India. His knowledge will help visitors to understand the exhibit. Prof. Lochtefeld,who has visited India more than a dozen times, served as an academic consultant for the temporary photo exhibit at The Chicago Field Museum.
The pilgrimage is rooted in the Hindu beliefs that gods and demons once battled over a pot (kumbha) holding the nectar of immortality. During the fight, drops of nectar fell upon the earth in four locations, which became sanctified as sites of pilgrimage. It is believed that every 12 years waters passing through these locations transform into the nectar of the gods and riverbanks become sites of pageantry and prayer. Hindus make the pilgrimage individually, with their families, and even as entire villages. Pilgrimage activities rotate among four sites along sacred rivers, but usually take place in a given site every 12 years. In 2010, the pilgrimage returns to Hardwar. The pilgrimage is a gathering for Hindu ascetics, who have renounced conventional society to devote themselves to religious life. Some of the most memorable pictures portray them.
Jean- Marc Giboux and Professor James Lochtefeld will be attending the opening reception.
· Dialogue, Spectacle, and Fabrications: Art Faculty Exhibition
Opening Reception: Thursday, April 8th 4:30- 7:30pm
Featuring the works of Diane Levesque, Kimberly Greene, Lisa Bigalke, Melanie Kehoss,
Ross Moreno, Connie Wolf, Eric Johnson with Professor Emeritus Ed Kalke and Phil Powell, this exhibition demonstrates the expansive range of media, styles, techniques, and artistic philosophies of the art faculty. All established professional artists with numerous awards and highly accomplished exhibition records, the art faculty at Carthage College is a marvelous mixture of distinguished artists who manage to balance their dedication to teaching art with their life-long commitment to exploring, creating and exhibiting their own work.