Dave Stewart was a custodian at Hastings College when he began creating assembled objects and other works of art in 1988. Along with Stewart’s idiosyncratic assemblages, works by John Spence, Roger Bruhn, Jeff Chadwick, and Michael Farrell reflect each artist’s creative impulses to assemble objects in complex and enigmatic ways. None of the artists were formally trained to make “boxes.” But they all assemble pieces that convey beauty, mystery, tragedy, faith, joy, and whimsy.
Dave Stewart
“Loosely Assembled II” is presented in cooperation with Kiechel Fine Art, which has loaned some Stewart works. The exhibit includes photographs of The Burlington Rooms, an art installation Stewart created above the Phelps Art Gallery he and his wife operated for 20 years in Hastings.
Dave Stewart
Karissa Johnson, Curator of the Museum of Nebraska Art has observed, “these artists demonstrate the value of paying attention to the objects around us and the intricate ways common objects carry meaning in our lives.” This airplane is the legendary piece that launched Dave Stewart’s artistic journey. Learn the improbably humorous story behind it at the exhibition!
John Spence
Roger Bruhn
Jeff Chadwick
Michael Farrell
orks are available for viewing (and many for purchase) Friday-Sunday 12-5, June 6 to 29 or by appointment (text to 402-429-3684).
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