Courier Journal
Elizabeth Kramer
“Ancient culture of New Mexico inspires UK artist”
January 31, 2017
At first glance, the brush strokes in Anne Wehrley Björk’s large graphite drawing and acrylic paint on canvas might appear highly abstract. Some of the artist’s latest works are on exhibit this month at B. Deemer Gallery.
But her work is made up largely of landscapes inspired by a place where she grew up in New Mexico, near what was the homeland of the forefather's of today’s Pueblo Indians. The native soil of Anasazi Indians includes what now are the ruins of Chaco Canyon, where they lived from AD 200 to AD 1300.
Björk, who teaches at University of Kentucky’s art department, creates lines in her works that suggest towering sandstone walls, underground chambers and natural buttes and canyons. But they also hint at the ancient culture’s iconic symbols.
WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 11, through March 14. Reception, 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11
WHERE: B. Deemer Gallery, 2650 Frankfort Ave. Hours are 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; and 10 a.m. -3 p.m., Saturday.
COST: Free admission
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