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GLT Datebook: Emerging Illinois Artists

The McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington is currently showcasing the artwork of MFA students from around the state.

  • The Center's head curator, Claire Hedden noted that the show features a lot of imaginative work, including a piece by Cathy Hsiao, who works in fiber.  She utilized a jacquard loom to digitally submit an image to weave a piece.
  • Hsiao combines visual elements inspired by graffiti,  as well as audio information, with wave-form looking elements.
  • Illinois State University student Laura Newman is featured with a ceramic piece called 'Waiting.' She used a wire form wrapped in ceramic.
  • Hedden said this particular time is important in an artist's career.  Graduate school allows for great studio time, plus feedback.  This is the time doors open for artists.
Reporter, content producer and former All Things Considered host, Laura Kennedy is a native of the Midwest who occasionally affects an English accent just for the heck of it. Related to two U.S. presidents, Kennedy appalled her family by going into show business.