• michigan,  museums

    Flint Institute of Arts – Current Events

    March 1 – May 11, 2008 Hannelore Baron: Fragments Shored Against Ruinshttp://flintarts.org/exhibitions_current3.html#hannelore Ford Graphics Gallery Baron’s art reflects her response to psychological and physical peril. Her work, comprised of small to medium sized hinged boxes and box assemblages, includes scraps of wood, fabric, and found metal objects—cast off materials that Baron recombines into works that are compelling meditations on history and the human condition. March 29 – June 15, 2008 M.C. Escher: Rhythm of Illusion http://flintarts.org/exhibitions_current.html#Escher Hodge & Temporary Exhibition Gallerie The exhibition explores Escher’s famous perspective-bending prints, as well as his lesser-known early works. Examples of preparatory drawings, which allow the viewer to explore the artist’s process alongside his…

  • classes,  michigan

    FIA E=MC Escher

    Flint Institute of Arts – E=MC Esche http://flintarts.org/programs_family.html Saturday, April 5, 1:00p–4:00p Hodge Gallery and Studio 5 M.C. Escher’s art was created using simple math and geometry. Children and caregivers will explore Escher’s artistic tessellations. Participants will take a special guided tour of the current exhibition, M.C. Escher: The Rhythm of Illusion http://flintarts.org/exhibitions_upcoming.html#Escher, and learn about the life and work of M.C. Escher. After a light snack, guests will create Escher-like tessellations from their favorite objects, so bring your object along! Registrations are due by Monday, March 31. Call Franklin Pleasant 810-234-1695 or e-mail fpleasant@flintarts.org. If you are not a member and would like to attend, register now and pay…