Merkin Trust & Fellowship

This exhibition round includes works provided by Merkin Trust & Fellowship which will be on view in the First Floor West Gallery from February 8 – April 26, 2025.  Lowe Mill A&E invites patrons and art lovers to join us for Open Studio Night, a building-wide experience when our over 150 studios will be open to the public.  The evening also includes receptions for all seven of our gallery spaces. This series gives the public a chance to meet and interact with visiting artists and discuss their work as it is on display and available for purchase. Come out, enjoy a pleasant evening, and maybe you’ll find that special piece of art that speaks to you!  The Open Studio Night reception is Saturday, April 26 from 5-7 pm.

 

About the exhibit:

The Merkin, known to have had a place in culture since the reign of Cleopatra, has a deep history rooted in both fashion and function. Whether shielding secrets or celebrating the human body, the pubic wig has been used to hide, to protect, and to speak. 

This exhibition is a collection of works by women artists making their voices heard through visual representation. We speak from a broad spectrum of voices, perceptions, and experiences about consumerism, ageism, growth, sin, fear, celebration, diversity, and defiance. We invite you to look, to think, to challenge, and to discuss the conversations put before you through these artworks.

 

About the artists:

Amanda Banks is a multidisciplinary artist and award-winning research scientist.

Cheryl Busick is currently exploring printmaking techniques, and how she can play with them, usually in a story or myth driven manner.

Kana Clark is a visual artist who uses encaustic beeswax painting to explore cosmic themes, blending layers of wax to create otherworldly, textured works that transcend earthly boundaries.

Anna Sue Courtney has maintained a practice of visual and performing arts for over 50 years.

Susie Garrett draws and sculpts, combining unlike materials leading to clever and sometimes humorous results. 

Lauren Passwater is a multimedia artist exploring expression through juxtaposition.

Kami Watson is an award-winning, working and teaching, second generation fiber and textile artist.