'Occupational Hazards'... Seeking Relief Through Art at Artworks

Artists find relief after a stressful day at work by slipping into their studios or a corner in a room and totally immersing themselves in creative play. Artists consider working with their hands as an opportunity to express themselves and maintain their sanity. Though living in a world that seems to be out of control, they are in charge in their studios or any space available to create art.

The theme "Occupational Hazards" refers to individuals who have jobs that are risky, hazardess and/or stressful. This exhibit will showcase the artworks created by individuals who are either professional or advocational artists. The media they resort to for self-expression may be the same hazardess material used on their jobs. Their careers vary. They may teach, do auto body repair, hang from scaffolds, work with molten metals, are in management positions or sales. These artists have one thing in common; they seek relief from their hectic jobs by creating their art.

Old National Bank of Muncie originally underwrote the Occupational Hazards Exhibit for several years. This exhibit is once again is being brought to the gallery by popular demand. This event is free and open to the public.


The following artists will have work on display at ArtWorks Gallery for the month of March.

Carol Antrim - Basketry, Anthony Batio - MudPics, Ken Bailey - Photography, Jonathan Becker - Theater Masks, Thurman Grantham - Floral Sculptures and Pens, James R. Jackson - Ceramic Star Trek Masks, Ben Holland - Vintage Camera Lamps, Judy Kreiger Wand - Metals, Don Miller - Photography, Mary Ann Rahe - Ceramic Sculptures and Drawings, Ken Ryden - Bronze Sculptures, Anne Wilson-Miller - Dance Costume Designer, Nancy Wood - Fibers.