WINONA LAKE – Susan M. Gibbons, a professional artist from Denver, Colo., will present her work at 6:30 p.m. Friday during the opening of her exhibit “The Adam Series” in the Art Gallery of Mount Memorial Hall, 200 Seminary Drive, Winona Lake. From 6:30 to 7 p.m., Gibbons will present an artist talk. A reception will follow until 9 p.m. The community is welcome to attend the free event. Gibbons will hold a collagraph workshop from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday in Mount Memorial, room 109. The community is welcome to attend the class; tickets are $10. Grace students can attend for free. Interested parties should RSVP at vpma@grace.edu. Gibbons works with the ancient media of encaustic (pigmented bee’s wax) as well as with acrylic, oil, graphite, ink and mixed media. Current bodies of work reflect poetry, nature, times of contemplation and prayer. Her work capitalizes on the interaction between textures, subtleties, colors and contrasts. In addition to solo and group exhibitions, Gibbons’ work has been exhibited in various galleries nationally and internationally. Her work is held in private collections and has been included in publications. Gibbons holds a master’s degree in fine art from Azusa Pacific University and a bachelor’s degree in fine art from Colorado State University. Gibbons also enjoys teaching college students and adults through community workshops. She is represented by The Royal Contemporary Gallery in Florence, Colo. The exhibit runs through Dec. 17. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call Grace College Department of Visual, Performing and Media Arts at 574-372-5100, ext. 6022, or email vpma@grace.edu.
