Alphabet Art Exhibit at Evanston Public Library
Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Avenue at 12:12 PM
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“ALPHABET ART” is an exhibit of works by Evanston artist and author, Marjorie Price. It highlights a large painting, Alphabet, which consists of individual watercolors based on letters of the Alphabet – all are more or less abstracted but are readable in context; additional works are paintings of letters forming names, including Sue, Jan, Tom and Liz, resulting in a kind of name portraits. Also on display is Price’s art and education book for children, AlphaDabbles, which explores the design and whimsical possibilities of each of the letters.
Price hopes this exhibit will inspire a sense of creative exploration. She says, “The letters of the alphabet (as are all objects we look at closely) are endless springboards for experimentation. Some become geometric abstractions, some are lyrical, some are recognizable as a letter only in context, while others maintain their identity standing alone. Some suggest colors, for example, J for jade, I for indigo, V for vermillion, etc. Each letter is a painting in itself, but in the overriding interest of the Alphabet, defers its individuality to the group.”
The exhibit is on the main floor of the Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Avenue, through mid-January, 2012; the “Alphabet” painting will continue to be on display. It is ideal for both children and adults, families, grandparents and anyone who appreciates abstract art.