Two Teenagers Share their Vision of Wonder

Lu-Hook-installingLubeznik Center for the Arts presents Realm of Dreams, an exhibition highlighting the work of local young artists, Lu and Ry Hook. Realm of Dreams will run through Sunday, March 10, 2013.

The two brothers live on a farm with their artist parents, Andrea Peterson and Jon Hook. One of the family’s values is to live by leaving a tiny environmental footprint. This objective is achieved with the cooperation of all the family members who share a deep respect and connection to nature. This connection informs their life and their art.

Lu Hook, age 13, works with mixed media, primarily wool, yarn and glass. At age ten, Lu taught himself to crochet from a library book. The shapes he crochets are based on hyperbolic geometry, a form akin to those seen in lettuce leaves and sea slugs. These influences can be seen as a direct result of his duties on the farm, where he tends to four vegetable gardens, a personal flower garden and collects seeds.Ry-Hook-installing

The work of Ry Hook, age 15, depicts “creatures from another world” using various types of paper, markers, inks, crayons, and pencils. As farm manager, Ry keeps all the farm machinery and hand tools working and tends to the chickens, turkeys and goats. These interests are reflected in his stylized creatures that combine characteristics of animals, plants and machinery.

The environment the brothers create in the NIPSCO Education Studios at Lubeznik Center for the Arts is intended to bring the viewer into their private world, a world deeply rooted in nature. Their intention is to share their profound sense of wonder in the natural world. Lu will also lead a two-hour crochet class on March 2 at 12:30 pm at LCA as a component of the Kids Teach Kids series. To register for the free class, contact artinfo@lubeznikcenter.org.

Admission to Realm of Dreams is free. For more information, please call Lubeznik Center for the Arts at 219-874-4900 or e-mail artinfo@lubeznikcenter.org.

Upcoming Events at Lubeznik Center for the Arts

  • March 1, 2013: First Fridays @ 5: Opening Receptions for Drawing to Conclusion, Line of Thought, and Realm of Dreams
  • April 5, 2013: First Fridays @ 5: Poetry Slam
  • April 20, 2013: Runaway Revolution: fashion show featuring student designers and vintage wedding wear

 

The Jack and Shirley Lubeznik Center for the Arts

The architecturally iconic Lubeznik Center for the Arts stands just steps away from Michigan City's lakefront. In addition to a full exhibition schedule in five galleries, LCA is home to an outdoor art collection; a Gallery Shop featuring hand crafted, artisan items; plus classes, performances and after-hours events. Open Weekdays 10 am to 5 pm and Weekends 11 am to 4 pm (Central Standard Time).