University of Kansas - Jayhawker Yearbook (Lawrence, KS)

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' THIS WORK, A MIXED MEDIA, IS 1 exhibited at The Bourgeois Y Pig, a local Coffeehouse and i full-service bar. The Pig would 1 display area artists' work for several weeks at a time. Most coffeehouses in Lawrence displayed art, including Milton's. 1EsTER's, A LOCAL 24-HOUR restaurant, displays the art of local aspiring talents such as Jarrod Houghton, Winfield senior, Sisavanh Phouthazong, the artist of the featured work, and Winfield junior, Olivia Cassin, Glen Rock, NI, senior, and Brian Sailer, senior. All four are fine arts majors. Art 1 l l UT 7

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l 9,4 as BY ALICIA RABAS PHOTOS BY SUSIE GURA AND ALICIA RABAS P L il Iester's, Iava Break, Wheatfields, Paradise Cafe and the Bourgeois Pig were more than just places in Lawrence to relax and have a cup of cappuccino. They also showcased the talents of many local artists. From large abstract oil paintings to delicate floral watercolors, the variety of artwork that could be seen on Massachusetts Street was as abundant as in most museums. Not only did the art create a unique atmosphere, it also gave KU students a place to gain local exposure for their work. According to Sisavanh Phouthazong, a Winfield junior majoring in fine arts, This is my first showing. lt's a great opportunity to display my paintings. Sisavanh's fcontinued on page 169 Places Ill THIS PAINTING BY ROSS HARKINS, entitled, Barn near Tonganoxief' is displayed in Roy's Gallery at 15th and Kasold, which features original artwork by area artists. Roy's was one of several art galleries in Lawrence. Student Life .,,,'

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1 Q,..a me K, his i T V U in W fcontinued from page 14? paintings opened at Iester's in October. Massacusetts Street has served as a veritable gallery for local artists. In late September, storefronts along the busy downtown street displayed art from 40- 50 artists. The Lawrence Art Center, 9th and Vermont, also held various exhibitions featuring the work of KU students and professors. Artistic talent in Lawrence recently gained national attention as well. The 100 Best Small Art Towns in America by Iohn Villani ranked Lawrence as 15th among small art towns and the highest Midwestern community ranked on the list. , f .L X V, ,, L . A, ,L L , ,, X T ' X f - ' T X X I, it xx rm ft A T N.f' Lf f 'Lf Lf l'-'fe l If 'ff will ,ff TTL as T Un no at T THESE THREE woRKs BY ARTIST Mark Schreiber are on display at a rather unusual place, Santa Fe Optical in Downtown Lawrence. ,. R ,-T ,.'.,- A, I.,,,, - W W,- L LLALJLLILLL1 nl-JALS-I gr, f, fl