Preview: Artist Previews at Edwardsville Art Fair
In cooperation with the Edwardsville Arts Center, the Intelligencer is releasing previews of all of the artists that will be featured at the Edwardsville 2021 Art Fair. This is the fifteenth story in the series.
EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Art Fair will be held at City Park in downtown Edwardsville from September 24-26. The art exhibition features original works by dozens of artists as well as local food and drink. The three-day fair is an opportunity for families to see, make and buy art.
Here is an overview of the artists who will participate:
Artist: Yoram Gal
Location: Old Jaffa and Bonita Springs, Israel
Artist statement: I challenge myself daily. From realism to the abstract, through dreams and autobiographical scenes, multi-layered mixtures of everything in the world. The expressionism of my joie de vivre has kept me fresh and happy for 57 years.
Artist: Joseph Bodus
Location: Overland, Missouri
Artist statement: Detailed pencil drawings of historic buildings, landmarks and iconic sports. Drawn on ivory Reeves paper done with a technique to give an old vintage look capturing a memory or moment in time for people.
Artist: Tom Radca
Location: Port Washington, Ohio
Artist’s statement: Projected and weathered sandstone. Hand-cut recycled blue glass tile.
