12/03/09
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12/03/09 |
Lincoln, Ill. – Lincoln College is pleased to host an exhibit by acclaimed Lincoln –based artist, Lee Dowling, at the Layman Gallery. The exhibit, which is called, “Paintings by Lee Dowling” will include lush, tropical landscapes, as well as images of flora and fauna, a recurring theme in her work. The exhibit, which runs from Dec. 4 until Jan. 8, includes works in a variety of media including oil, acrylic, and watercolors on canvas. It is free and open to the public.
The exhibit will kick-off with a public reception and artists’ talk on Friday, Dec. 4, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Layman Gallery in McKinstry Library on the Lincoln College campus. The address is 300 Keokuk Street in Lincoln. For more information, contact Library staff at 217.732.3155. 292.
Dowling was an associate professor of Art at Lincoln College from 1954 until 1981. Since “retirement,” she has remained quite busy. Her art has been exhibited at the Lakeview Museum in Peoria. She has also received several high profile commissions including 64 paintings of birds, boats and flowers for the famed Edgewater Beach Hotel in Naples, FL and another 11 paintings for the Gulf Coast Hospital in Ft. Myers, FL. The artist is represented by Galleria One in Naples, FL.
Dowling is well known for using many media in her work. When asked to describe her continually-evolving creative process, she responded, “I love to experiment. I am always working - always looking - for new ways to interpret my subject matter.”
She was recently awarded an honorary doctorate from MacMurray College, where she also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.
“Lee’s passion for natural habitats and her ability to translate that mystery and beauty is unmatched. Her skill with watercolor, oil and acrylic mediums is undeniable. We are honored to exhibit her work here, so a new generation of LC students, as well as the surrounding community, can experience them up close-and-personal.” saidAdam May, an adjunct professor of Art and a co-curator for this exhibit.
More information on Layman Gallery:
Layman Gallery hosts four or five exhibits annually. Located within the McKinstry Library, it is free, open to the public, and totally wheelchair-accessible. The Gallery will close from Dec. 13 – Jan. 3, 2010 for Christmas Break. Hours of operation are:
Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 9 pm
Friday – 8:30 am – 5 p.m.
Saturday – 1 p.m. – 5 pm
Sundays – 3:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
More information about the artist:
Ms. Dowling has received critical acclaim for her work, which has been featured in Artists of Florida and Manhattan Arts magazines. Her work has been exhibited at a number of juried shows and more than 10 solo exhibitions. She is represented by Galleria One in Naples, FL. Listed in the Who’s Who in American Women guide; she has been involved with the Bi-Annual Arts exhibit at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C.
Lincoln College was founded in 1865 as Lincoln University, the only institution of higher education named for Abraham Lincoln during his lifetime. It is a selective, two-year, private, liberal arts college located in Lincoln, Illinois. Lincoln College is designed to prepare a student for university study through a structured, supportive approach to learning. Approximately 89% of Lincoln College graduates transfer immediately to a four-year school where they succeed as well as or better than the native student. Student-teacher ratio at Lincoln College is 13:1 and the average class size is 16 students.