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Thursday, November 21, 2024

FRYXELL GEOLOGY MUSEUM: Art reception, "INuNdATIONS" by Peter Xiao to be held May 21

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Fryxell Geology Museum recently issued the following announcement.

Peter Xiao, professor of art, will show a body of recent paintings and mixed media work called "INuNdATIONS" May 7-June 18. A reception for the artist is from 7-9 p.m. today.

Xiao's work was completed in the last two years through the pandemic, and it comments on global and national realities through art historical parody, satire and direct observation. He paints on unstretched canvas and other surfaces, goes beyond the rectangular confinement and plays with the gallery and floor space.

His co-exhibitor is Loan Marcu from Romania, whose theme is immigration.

LOCATION: Quad City Arts 1715 2nd Ave Rock Island, IL 61201 United States

TICKETS: Free

Original source can be found here.