Klaire Lockheart: Feminine Attempts

November 16, 2019 - February 2, 2020

Opening Reception: Saturday, November 16, 2019, 5:00 - 7:00 pm; Gallery Talk by the Artist 6:00 pm

When Klaire Lockheart was given the assignment to create a self-portrait for her painting class during graduate studies at the University of South Dakota, she thought carefully about what that would mean. She had been doing research about gender roles and expectations, and considered how she would present herself as the subject of a painting. This led to the creation of Feminine Attempt #1 (Dishes), featuring a life-sized portrait of Klaire in a conservative dress, handmade apron, and “absolutely ridiculous” boots, as she takes care of a basic household chore. The response from others was enthusiastic and resulted in a series of twelve portraits, that, as a series, is titled Feminine Attempts. The impact of these portraits immense. As Klaire remarks, “The scale of the paintings allows the women to be seen as monumental and intimidating, especially since they look down towards the viewer.”

Pauline Sensenig: Stories—Raw and Cooked

November 16, 2019 - February 2, 2020

Opening Reception: Saturday, November 16, 2019, 5:00 - 7:00 pm; Gallery Talk by the Artist 6:00 pm

It started with a dinner of homemade Italian food. The joyous experience that accompanied the food led Sioux City artist Pauline Sensenig to recreate a dish using oil paint. That painting led to similar experiences and paintings. While Pauline has drawn, printed, and painted portraits, landscapes, still lifes, and any other subject you can think of, she returns again and again to food. This exhibition brings together a large collection of these paintings from the last ten years. From fresh vegetables to prepared dishes and to her series of much-larger-than-life cupcakes, the food in Pauline’s paintings takes on meanings that are beyond that of subsistence or sustenance. They represent both personal passions and personal friends.

Sioux City Camera Club: Reflections

November 23, 2019 - February 16, 2020

The Sioux City Camera Club returns with their annual thematic exhibition. This year, the talented photographers in the group will focus their attention on “Reflections.”