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Show i ? I 1 I Arlene Connolly has recaptured the mystery of petroglyphs in papier-mach- Joe Venus art gives life to e. a prehistoric culture. exhibit Artists inspired by ancients CEU and prehistoric art will take you on a journey back in time Saturday, Aug. 14, at Wildlife the CEU Prehistoric Museum with the grand opening of a new exhibit. Early artists captured their way of life on rock instead of paper. Now modern artists portray the prehistoric masterpieces in masterpieces of their own; each work exhibits the talent of artists whose subjects are wildlife and prehistoric art. Joe Venus, an artist featur ing prehistoric themes set at local rock art sites, will return to the museum to display his work. The Utah artist exhibited his paintings during Archaeology Week earlier this year. In Venus paintings, he captures the beauty and simplicity of the ancient cul- ture that once inhabited eastern Utah. Along with Venus, three artists new to the CEU museum will share in this exhibit. The new include Nancy Lit exhibitors multi-medi- a tlefield, a water color artist and winner of the 1993 Upland Game Bird Stamp Competition; Jean Gasser, wildlife artist; and Arlene Connolly, rock art papier-mache. The exhibit will open at 9 a.m. on Saturday morning. Venus will be working on a new painting from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. in the museum. The exhibit will be on display until Oct. 31. For more information, contact the CEU Prehistoric Museum. her wildlife paintings. |