The IGCA is saddened to note the passing of artist Garry Kaulitz. Garry was the printmaking professor at the university for many years and played a central role in the Alaskan art community and in the IGCA. In January of 2023 the IGCA exhibited a retrospective exhibition of his work which is still available for viewing here.

April 2023

Paracosms of Abstractions | Carlos Pereira
Caddis | Carolyn Gove
Woolen Forest: Huggable Alaska | Kayo Bogdan

FIRST FRIDAY OPENING: April 7 | 5 - 8 pm

EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW: Saturday, April 8 - Friday, April 28, 2023

WINTER GALLERY HOURS: Thursday - Sunday | 1 - 4 pm

We are happy to accommodate private viewings outside of our gallery hours. Please email igcamanager@igcaalaska.org to arrange a time.

CLOSING RECEPTION AND ARTIST TALKS: Friday, April 28th at 6 pm

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CENTER GALLERY
Paracosms of Abstractions | Carlos Pereira, Jr.

Paracosms of Abstractions is an exhibition that defines feelings and emotions through color and brushstroke. In this exhibition, artist Carlos Pereira, Jr. transcribes sophisticated dreams and visions into narrative abstract paintings with elements of realism, and things recognizable as structures or figures in the natural world, while some paintings hint at a sequence of events. His art is a soliloquy built from personal experiences. Through this channel of thought, he wishes to capture an audience that is intrigued by his stories.

NORTH GALLERY
Caddis | Carolyn Gove

Nest, shell, cocoon, seedpod, gall, leaf bud; there are many forms in nature that perform the function of sheltering a lifeform through a fragile stage of growth. The caddisfly larva spins a silken retreat and gathers fragments from its environment and makes a case to protect its vulnerable body. Caddis is the metaphor I use for concepts of transformation, sequestration, and growth.

This exhibit brings into the gallery sculptures that are at home in the woods or on the shore. They are not alive, but suggest life processes. Photographs provide glimpses of their habitat. What I learn through the act of collecting and experimenting with native plants is as much a part of the art as is the meditative knotting of the armature, and the weaving of the casing. The viewer completes the circle, bringing their own experiences and responses to interpret the forms; and hopefully, leaving inspired with renewed curiosity.

SOUTH GALLERY
Woolen Forest: Huggable Alaska | Kayo Bogdan

The theme of the exhibition is an Alaskan forest. I aim to create a forest scene that many Alaskans feel close to their hearts by using yarns as media. I want the viewers to enjoy the squishy feel of fiber art and discover how versatile yarns can be and how simple stitches can create rich textures. You are invited to touch gently and feel the textures of my pieces.