Inspired by Tools of the Trade

Carnegie Art Center, Three Rivers, MI, June – August 2010
Artists take their inspiration from a host of sources internal and external, personal and universal,
sacred and profane. . . but one of the many things we have in common is a “connectedness”
with the tools that we use to explore ideas and create our work.

For this exhibition, I asked a group of Kalamazoo area artists to consider their tools in a more conscious way,
to allow their imagination to dwell on the things they use on a daily basis to create their work,
to look at the tools they may take for granted in a new way. . .

Show Statement

Rose Ann Maguire, Basic Ingredients, pastel on pastel board

Creating is my passion whether I am at my easel or in my kitchen. A few basic ingredients, combined with care, stimulate all the senses. Viewing a complex piece of art is not unlike enjoying a favorite culinary creation. Both experiences provide visual satisfaction through complex layers of color and texture. The images and tastes conjure life's memories. A truly great creation leaves a lasting impression to be enjoyed over and over again.