CCA to host opening, reception for new art exhibit
The Captiva Civic Association (CCA) will kick off its next art exhibition of the season this week.
“Tropicals and Otherwise Connected,” featuring artwork by Sissi Janku, Joan Klutch and Terrie Mertens, will be on display from Feb. 20 through March 27 at the Captiva Civic Center on Captiva.
“Sissi Janku’s island inspired canvases bring you a symphony of color and light. Joan Klutch’s abstract expressionism evolves as a poetic visual language. Terrie Mertens stone carved sculptures add texture and three dimensional artwork to the mix,” the CCA shared.
An Art Opening and Reception for the exhibition will be held on Feb. 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will feature live music, light fare and refreshments. While the event is free, RSVPs are requested.
“Explore the tropical artwork of these three talented artists, along with live music and hors d’oeuvres,” it reported.
The CCA shared the following about the artists:
Janku was born in Munich, Germany. She studied graphic arts at the Academy of Art in Munich and worked as a graphic designer for a German magazine. Janku produces canvases rich in texture and form that are portals to a seductive universe of light and color. She seeks to give her work a warm, gentle and spiritual quality.
Klutch’s work has evolved from a very traditional high key palette style to a more expressionist palette, abstracting the essence of natures shapes, colors and lines. Combinations of vibrancy in watermedia textures partnered with collage. As a painter, printmaker, sculpture and teacher, Klutch has developed a unique career. In the last decade, she has introduced ceramic sculpture into her versatile portfolio of skills. Predominantly, her work displays elements of abstract expressionism and contemporary design.
As a public high school teacher for 33 years, Mertens served as director of Student Activities, as well as Art Department head and coordinator of the Advanced Placement Program in art. Her expertise was in curriculum development and pilot programs in the arts that served as models for programs statewide. Mertens studied with the master stone sculptor at the Sharon Gainsberg Studios. She has exhibited in watercolor, clay and stone and is pursuing her passion for stone carving and teaching at Arts Bonita.
Bank of the Islands is the 2024-25 Art Show Series sponsor.
The community is encouraged to reserve a ticket for the reception.
“These three artists put together an exhibit you won’t want to miss,” the CCA reported.
For tickets or more information, visit https://ccacaptiva.org/ or the Captiva Civic Association on Eventbrite or contact the CCA at 239-472-2111.
Free and open to the public for viewing, the CCA gallery hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 2 p.m., unless otherwise posted.
The Captiva Civic Center is at 11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva.
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IF YOU GO
What
Art Opening and Reception: “Tropicals and Otherwise Connected”
When
Feb. 20 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Where
Captiva Civic Center, 11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva
Details
Free to the public, but RSVPs requested