ZANESVILLE — Ohio University Zanesville is currently hosting the
The Southeastern Ohio Watermedia Society (SEOWS) Spring Exhibition
Until April 25. As stated in an announcement, the exhibition showcases different types of water-based media such as watercolor, acrylic, ink, tempera, and collage.
Artists hailing from Muskingum, Washington, Coshocton, Guernsey, Belmont, Perry, and Monroe counties are displaying their creations. Since 1977, SEOWS has offered a stage for these creatives, hosting workshops and events aimed at fostering an admiration for art forms using water-based mediums.
People can see the art pieces at the
Zanesville Campus Library
situated at 1425 Newark Road. This exhibit showcases the skills of nearby artists such as Lois Merrill, Rachel Fraunfelter, and Yan Sun.
With over two decades of professional background as both a nurse and an art therapist at Hospice of Guernsey, Merrill now enjoys retirement by immersing herself in various forms of creative expression like painting, pottery, sewing, crafting cement figures, and making suncatchers. Nature serves as her muse, along with the emotional impact that artwork can have. The titles of some of her creations, including “Life at the Lake” and “Dancing Joy,” encapsulate her personal insights into life’s journey.
Fraunfelter has had an enduring passion for art from a young age. Starting at nine years old, she would trace cartoon figures and even sold her creations during her elementary school days. By fourteen, she delved into painting, favoring acrylic mediums. In preparation for the SEOWS Spring Exhibition, Fraunfelter produced works such as “Roller Skating Fun” and “Dream Big!”. With encouragement from her instructor, she decided to submit her artworks aiming to achieve acknowledgment and engage with fellow artists.
Yan Sun is a prominent professor of fine arts and serves as the gallery director at Muskingum University. He draws artistic influence from his environment and journeys, focusing on themes such as lighting, ambiance, and emotion. In this exhibit, his creation titled “Glow of the Morning Winter Sun” highlights the emotive potential of using acrylic paints.
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Explore local talent at Southeastern Ohio Watermedia Society’s spring show