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from the issue of November 3, 2005
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UNL's Hillestad Gallery features work of Smith
The Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery will showcase the artwork of Barbara Lee Smith.
The exhibit, "Mapping the Mystery," will be on display from Nov. 7 through Dec. 2. Smith will present a lecture at 5 p.m. Nov. 11 in Room 11 of the Home Economics Building. Immediately after the lecture, a reception with the artist will be held on the second floor of the Home Economics Building, adjacent to the Hillestad Gallery. Both events are free and open to the public.
In addition Smith will also be teaching the workshop "Line as a Journey," Nov. 12 and 13. For more information contact the Textiles, Clothing and Design department, 472-2911.
Smith creates an intricate surface composed of stitched line, printed and painted pigments, and collaged fabrics to capture atmospheric and landscape references across large expanses. The dense surface draws the viewer in to see progressive layers of detail and specificity. Some stitched lines read as topographical map lines, some seem to refer to geological striations, and still others meander to form patterns. Smith will be presenting nine new pieces from 2005 in this exhibition. Only one work, "Sites, 2003," has been seen previously.
Smith holds an MFA with emphasis in mixed media from Northern Illinois University where she was a university scholar. Her work has been featured in exhibitions and museum collections throughout the world.
The Hillestad Gallery is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call 472-2911.
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