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Artist Crafts Landscapes from Paper Fibers
22 Jun
Summary
- Artist Terry Lacy uses a unique handmade paper process.
- Exhibit features landscapes from across the US.
- Artwork is on display at Monticello Library until July 15.
An art exhibition titled "Landscapes of the American West and Beyond" is now on display at the Monticello-Union Township Public Library, running through July 15. This marks the inaugural installation in the library's gallery space, featuring works by local artist Terry Lacy. Lacy's art captures landscapes and seascapes from various parts of the United States, including expansive views of the American West and rural scenes from his Indiana farm.
Lacy's distinctive artistic method involves a handmade paper process, a technique he has honed over 50 years. Instead of traditional paints, he works with pigmented cotton fibers suspended in water. This allows for intricate techniques like embedding materials and embossing textures, shaping the paper to echo natural contours of land and water. The resulting artwork possesses a unique matte finish, distinguishing it from conventional art mediums.
The library will host a reception on June 30 at 6 p.m. in the Art and Sherry Morgan Program Room. During this event, Terry Lacy will share insights into his artistic process and approach. Refreshments will be provided, and all displayed artworks will be available for purchase.
