The Colorful Surreal Art of Patricia Melekus opens June 27

New exhibitions opening at the Anderson Arts Center June 27 at 1:00pm include modern surrealism by Patricia Melekus, stoneware by Melissa Muller, works by the Whitewater Arts Alliance, and a solo show by local area artist Betty Kidera.

The Arts Center’s main galleries will highlight Patricia Melekus, an artist from Naperville, IL. Originally from Slovakia, Melekus’s signature style is modern surrealism, an art form that draws upon psychoanalysis, free-association, and dreams for inspiration. In each and every painting she hides an Eiffel Tower, to involve the viewers and engage them to explore all the little details that she meticulously creates.

In the 3-D gallery, pottery artist Melissa Muller showcases “Holding and Letting Go”, stoneware pieces that refers to old habits, systems for design that were comfortable but worn and letting go of safe and easy paths. This exhibit features those vessels that, by nature, hold things.

Five upstairs galleries will showcase members of the Whitewater Arts Alliance: Varla Bishop, Craig Ede, Virginia Epps, Marilyn Fuerstenberg, Michael Havice, John Hines, Janet Nelson, Lynette Redner, Roy Schmidt, and Amy Weh . The show feature photography, mosaics, oil, acrylic, and mixed media.

There will be no opening reception or refreshments. The show will be open Sunday, June 27 through Sunday August 15. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 1:00-4:00pm. More information is available at www.kempercenter.com.