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Current Exhibit
Divine Inspirations: Spiritual Expressions in Art

Dates: November 6 – December 30, 2011

Divine Inspirations: Spiritual Expressions in Art examines the notion of the Spiritual as seen through the eyes of three female artists from Wisconsin's Northwoods: Christine Alfery, Karen Kappell and Barbara McFarland. The artwork in the exhibit explores the Spiritual through concepts, cultures and places. How each artist approaches the concept of Spirituality is very diverse, not only in the way each creates, but also in their sources of inspiration.

Christine Alfery is a contemporary abstract expressionist artist from Lac du Flambeau who has a PH.D from the UW-Madison and who has exhibited in numerous juried shows both locally and nationally. Her work is inspired by the words she and her, Divine and Grace. "I believe with all my heart that my current work is inspired by The Divine, by Grace, by something very strong stirring in my soul," states Alfery.

Karen Kappell is a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration from Manitowish Waters. She has a Master of Art from UW-Superior and has a special interest in presenting programs that promote the integration of Art and Spirituality. Of her work, Kappell states, "I am very taken up by the beauty of nature and the wonder of the universe and the connection of all things. The webbing, weaving, interconnecting and high activity in nature are expressed in my art."

Barbara McFarland has been painting for over 40 years and divides her time between Manitowish Waters and Nevis, West Indies. In both locations, she incorporates the spirit of the ancient, indigenous cultures into works of depth, spirituality and figuratively. "My life and art are divided into two hemispheres. In the North, I search out the mythic images which whisper, sing and howl around me. In the South, I resonate to the silent stories of ancient cultures," says McFarland.