By Kyren Gibson, Carnegie Arts Center Director
We have another stunning show that both quilters and artists will love. Carnegie is excited to announce its new exhibit, “Organic and Geometric,” on display until September 17 in the upper Skala and Garwood Galleries.
The exhibit is the work of fiber artist Mary Sue Suit from Sidney, NE and her brother, photographer Joe Lucas from Littleton, CO. Her works for this show include beautifully detailed quilts of various sizes and expert color palettes. Some are quilts constructed using the basic block from “A New Twist on Triangles” by Mary Sue Suit. In these quilts the block is 2”x2” and is constructed using four triangles. The block lends itself to floral creations. Other smaller pieces of the exhibit were made to participate in the Hoffman Challenge, a yearly event sponsored by Hoffman Fabrics. Each year a specific fabric was chosen by the company that must be included in the design. And one artistic creation called “Star A Peel” was made for an exhibit at the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky. Joe Lucas has amazing landscape photography showing cotton candy like sunsets and glowing night skies. The pieces seem to come right off of the photograph with metal prints that give gorgeous luminosity.
Mary Sue Suit of Sidney, Nebraska is an award-winning quilt designer, teacher, and author whose works include
"All the Blocks are Geese"
"A New Twist on Triangles"
"A New Turn on Drunkard’s Path"
"Crazy Eights (Fun with Eight pointed Stars)"
All published by That Patchwork Place.
Her original works, quilted by Diana Larson of Sidney and award-winning quilter and author Judy Woodworth of Rapid City South Dakota, have been included in national and international quilt shows. These quilts are presented here with their knowledge and permission.
Joe grew up hunting, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors with family and friends. He had the opportunity to develop his latent interest in wildlife and outdoor photography while living in Alaska where presentations requiring photos were a large part of his work responsibilities. His retirement and relocation to Littleton, Colorado has allowed him to focus on outdoor photography, which he enjoys sharing with others.
For more images of Mary Sue and Joe’s work remember to check out Carnegie’s Facebook and Instagram page where daily pictures and videos of the exhibit will be posted. You can also check out her website, https://milla-malchow-world-of-art.com ,lucas-photos.com.
For information on our artists as well as information on upcoming events and classes, visit, https://www.carnegieartscenter.com.
As always, we want to thank the incredible local businesses that support arts opportunities for our community. Thank you to our August business sponsors Charles and Ellen Lierk, Walter Mischnick Contractors, and Dave’s Pharmacy and to our September sponsors Cover-Jones Motor Co., Farmers State Bank, and Western Valley Irrigation. We also want to thank our generous grantors who provide operational funding, the Nebraska Arts Council and Nebraska Cultural Endowment. Last but certainly not least, we want to thank our grantors that make free and reduced cost art classes available through educational grant support. Thank you, DF Dillon Foundation, Snow Redfern Foundation, Mission Store, CA Story Foundation, Kimmel Foundation, and St. John’s Lutheran Church.