History as Art-Becky Hawley & Dion Weichers Cherry on Top Exhibit
Schedule
Sat May 14 2022 at 10:00 am to 05:00 pm
Location
Loveland Museum | Loveland, CO
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GREEN ROOM GALLERYMarch 26 - July 10, 2022
Exhibit Admission: Free
Interpreting historical objects through art promotes engagement with creative and critical thinking. An artistic approach to history helps clarify understanding of how and why certain events happened by emphasizing what people thought about situations rather than just what they did in response. Through artistic interpretation, unique facets of a historical object are unveiled, adding meaning, both on an individual level and within a cultural context.
The cherry industry in the Loveland area began in 1890s, but boomed in the 1920s and through the 1960s. During the boom, there were over 10,000 acres of orchards between Longmont and Wellington, with Loveland at the heart. During the 1920s, Loveland boasted the largest orchard west of the Mississippi (Spring Glade Orchard). Loveland had over seven processing plants at different times from 1920s-1960s. Three of the largest canning companies included Kuner-Empson, Loveland Canning, and Cherry Products Corporation.
Cherry pitters and other gadgets were very popular in the late 19th and early 20th C. as a way to make home life a bit easier. The idea stayed popular and modern cherry pitters are still available today. The Loveland Museum collection includes many cherry pitters, with the oldest dating back to 1866.
For this exhibition, Loveland artists Becky Hawley and Dion Wiechers create artwork in direct response to the cherry pitter as an object and in reference to the importance of the cherry industry in Loveland.
Becky Hawley
Reclaimed materials, found objects, and natural artifacts come together to create something new through Becky Hawley’s inspired artwork.
Hawley’s work usually has a personal connection to her life, and she strives to include a theme or elements that invite the viewer to make their own life connection. She says, “My artwork allows me to express what I don’t seem to be able to communicate verbally. I seek to create work that connects with the viewer and uncovers our shared experiences of being human.”
Instagram and Facebook: beckydesigns
www.beckydesigns.com; www.beckydesigns.etsy.com
Dion Weichers
Loveland-based artist Dion Weichers has been honing his skills in painting for the past quarter century. Originally an illustrator, Dion now blends his skill in both mediums, bringing forth a perfect marriage of his two passions.
www.dionweichersart.com
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Where is it happening?
Loveland Museum, 503 N Lincoln Ave, Loveland, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
