Sept. 5, 2007

“Collaborative Art Works of John Bowitz and Shannon Sargent”
on display at Eppley Art Gallery

The photo above is one of many collaborative works of art by John Bowitz and Shannon Sargent that are currently on display in the Eppley Art Gallery.

“The Collaborative Art Works of John Bowitz & Shannon Sargent” are on display until Sept. 19, 2007 in the Eppley Art Gallery, 3625 Garretson Avenue. An artist’s reception will be held on Sept. 19th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the gallery. The exhibit and reception are open to the public.

Bowitz is professor and chair of the art department at Morningside College, and Sargent, a 2004 Morningside graduate, is registrar/preparer at the Sioux City Art Center.

The exhibition includes acrylic paint, acrylic plastic, collage, stoneware and earthenware clay, furniture, polychromed wood, paper, canvas, and a plethora of drawing media. The pieces are large measuring up to 8 feet by 16 feet. Most pieces are constructed from smaller segments that comprise a much larger unit. The piece nicknamed “8 ½” consists of 48 sheets of 8 ½ inch square paper plus 48 sheets of acrylic plastic. Each square has its own unique composition that contributes to the larger composition.

Eppley Art Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by appointment.