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New Exhibition at Jacoby Arts Center: GET REAL - Contemporary Realism from Art Group 360

New Exhibition at Jacoby Explores the St. Louis Region Through the Eyes of ArtistsGET REAL – Contemporary Realism from Art Group 360 Begins March 6th   

Contemporary art is often synonymous with the abstract – symbolic and unrecognizable. Yet, realism plays an important role in the contemporary art movement, capturing in paint, pastel and watercolor those moments that stir our souls and shape our lives without distorting our view. Contemporary representational artists capture the “realness” of the world instead of creating the “ideal,” uncovering the remarkable in the everyday.
Since 2012, the artists of Art Group 360, an art collaborative in St. Louis, have aspired to strengthen the genre of realism through collective exhibitions and arts education. From March 6 through April 18, 2015, the works of the group’s renowned artists will be featured during GET REAL – Contemporary Realism from Art Group 360, a special exhibit at Jacoby Arts Center, 627 East Broadway in Alton
GET REAL showcases realistic scenes and situations that reflect the unique dichotomy of our region – the urban and the rural. From everyday objects and landscapes to the human figure and botanicals, they are scenes familiar to all, but viewed like never before through the eyes of artists who uncover the hidden beauty we are often too busy to see. An opening reception at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2015 will allow guests to meet the artists and get the stories behind their memorable works.
“The artistry, professionalism and diversity of the group will make this exhibit true eye candy for art lovers,” said Dee Kilgo, member of the Jacoby board of directors. “By exploring a broad range of ideals, materials and processes, the members of Art Group 360 create a stimulating approach to observational and representational painting.”
Art Group 360 artists to be featured in GET REAL include:
  • John Dean – Based on careful observation and expressive representation, Dean’s paintings reflect the quintessential Midwest scene, highlighting iconic barns, plowed fields and open skies.
  • Marie Donato – Through chosen painted experiences of light and dark, Donato invites viewers into the river landscape, sharing its beauty, strength and drama.
  • Janet Fons – Fons’ colorful palette and strong brush work grab moments of light from the scenes in our lives, imparting just enough detail to allow viewers to feel they are there.
  • Lisa Ober – Awash in exquisite realism, Ober’s intricate portraits capture the personality of each muse while her still lifes focus on down-to-earth and everyday subjects with a playful twist.
  • Steve Morris –Morris realistically depicts nature at different stages of life. He captures beauty even after the beauty is gone to demonstrate how Mother Nature weaves artistry into everything she creates.
  • Linda Smith – A self-proclaimed people watcher, Smith gives art lovers a glimpse into the world of others. Her study of the human body and its surrounding environments is her love story to real life.

To learn more about Art Group 360 and get a sneak peek at many of the works to be featured at GET REAL, visit www.artgroup360.com.

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