Life Interrupted

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Published on Sunday, 14 June 2020 14:18
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Life Interrupted June 15-July 15, 2020.

Presenting a new curated exhibit entirely and exclusively online featuring new works created by Art Saint Louis members during COVID-19 Stay at Home orders.

Graphic design by Emily Amberger.Graphic design by Emily Amberger.


Life Interrupted is an all media curated visual art exhibition featuring artworks specifically created during the COVID-19 Stay at Home Orders in the St. Louis region between March, April and May of 2020.

 

For this exhibit, artists were asked to consider important questions in their artworks: How has creating in isolation changed or enhanced your media and artwork? Have you turned inward and focused on things close at hand or are you taking a more extended/wide view of your world? Is your view peaceful, chaotic, hopeful, hopeless? This extended time at home has meant missed milestones for many of us, including birthdays, anniversaries, holidays--how has that affected you and your artwork? What are the ideas, subjects, themes, styles or concerns that have motivated, preoccupied, infused or inspired your creative expression during this time?”

 

 


131 artworks in all media were submitted by 52 Art Saint Louis members for consideration by exhibit Curator Robin Hirsch-Steinhoff, Artistic Director of Art Saint Louis.


The 52 artworks in this online exhibit explore and address a variety of topics including solitude, longing, danger, nature, intimacy, racism, religion, escapism, health, illness, social and civic issues, emotions, art, politics, portraiture, isolation, mental illness, movies, parenting, dreams, and more. Works featured include collage, drawing, encaustic, glass, graphic design, handmade paper, mixed media, painting, pastels, photography, printmaking, textiles, and more.

Life Interrupted is presented June 15-July 15, 2020, exclusively online, here on our website, on our social media chanels, including a Facebook album for the exhbition here; on Twitter and Instagram; on the ArtLoupe mobile app; and in our new virtual gallery hosted by Exhibbit.

We invite you to view the artworks featured in this exhibit, and if you are interested in purchasing an artwork, please direct inquiries to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . All sales are through Art Saint Louis with 90% of the proceeds to the artist and 10% commission to Art Saint Louis. Thank you for your interest!

 

"Life Interrupted" Virtual Gallery view"Life Interrupted" Virtual Gallery view

Click here to view this exhibition in our virtual gallery, or continue scrolling to view the exhibition below.

 

The featured artists in Life Interrupted are:

Katherine Alexander, Ballwin, MO

Michael Anderson*, Belleville, IL
Ruth Andre, Sikeston, MO
Ann K. Aurbach, University City, MO
Natalie Avondet, Manchester, MO
Robert Bolla, Chesterfield, MO
Jen Collins*, Brentwood, MO
Stephen Da Lay, Shrewsbury, MO
Elizabeth Desrosiers, Chesterfield, MO
Carla Duncan, Florissant, MO
Dina Fachin, St. Louis, MO
Suzy Farren, Webster Groves, MO
Rufus Ferguson, St. Louis, MO
Daniel Fishback, Florissant, MO
Mark Appling Fisher, St. Charles, MO
Carol A. Fleming, St. Louis, MO

Janet Fons, St. Peters, MO

Gaye Gambell-Peterson, St. Charles, MO
Christine Giancola, Florissant, MO
John M. Goessmann, St. Louis, MO
Maurice Hirsch, Chesterfield, MO
Mimi C. Huang, St. Charles, MO
Alex Johnmeyer, St. Louis, MO
Mary Jo Kattelman, Newark, MO
Susan Kunz, Trenton, IL
Zachary Lassen, St. Louis, MO
Amy S. Miller, St. Louis, MO
Alex Paradowski, Granite City, IL
Roxanne Phillips*, St. Louis, MO
Lee Pierce, Decatur, IL
Jasmine Raskas, St. Louis, MO
Diane Reising, Kirkwood, MO
Judith Repke, Bridgeton, MO
Bob Rickert, Chesterfield, MO

Alan Sandler, St. Louis, MO
Marceline Saphian, Chesterfield, MO  
Annie Scheumbauer, St. Louis, MO
Mary Beth Shaw, Wildwood, MO
Valerie Snyder, Creve Coeur, MO
Steve Springmeyer, St. Louis, MO
Barbie Steps, University City, MO
Michelle J. Streiff, Wildwood, MO
Maxine Thirteen*, Maplewood, MO
Nikolaos Trikalinos, St. Louis, MO
Jim Trotter, Creve Coeur, MO
Andrea Vadner, Richmond Heights, MO
Terry Vermillion, Kirkwood, MO
Ron Vivod*, Collinsville, IL
Kevin M. Wilson, St. Louis, MO  
Thomas W. Wyrsch, St. Louis, MO
Barbara Zucker, St. Louis, MO
* = Award of Excellence Recipients

Curator's Statement

“As Artistic Director for Art Saint Louis, I create our exhibitions and thematic concepts and determine when best to present the shows. Annually, we present seven juried shows in the gallery and I work to offer themes that both inspire artists as well as intrigue gallery visitors. I also work to create exhibits that are timely, calling attention to what is going on in the world and how artists are interpreting it.

In March of 2020, COVID-19 encroached upon our lives and as our city was placed on lockdown, Art Saint Louis closed our doors, walking away from our 24th annual Varsity Art exhibit that had only been on view for a few weeks. We didn't know when we might return but we immediately went to work--albeit from our homes--planning for the time when we could return. As the weeks turned into months, with optimism in mind, I began to adjust and pivot our exhibitions so that when we did reopen, we could continue our work of highlighting our region's best artists.

As March turned into April and then May, I noticed that the artists I follow on social media were finding inspiration and creating art that reflected what it means to live in/during/through a pandemic. One night the words “Life Interrupted” came to me and I decided that I needed to curate an online exhibit to highlight how artists are depicting their interrupted lives through their visual art.

Life Interrupted is our first ever exclusively online show. This is also our first Members Only exhibit that we’ve presented in decades. It was important to me to recognize our members for this special exhibit as they are truly the backbone of our organization. So, in mid-May I put out a call for entries and 52 Art Saint Louis members responded with 131 artworks from which I selected one work by each artist for this show.


So much happened during this pandemic--in St. Louis, we watched as Winter turned into spring--snow melted and practically overnight flowers, shrubs & trees bloomed. Wary of going out, some people watched the world go by from the security of their homes, while others boldly stepped out in to their yards, visited a park, took walks in their neighborhood, and escaped the confinements of home. If we did venture out, it was wearing a mask—often amplifying as well as masking feelings of isolation—and we all added a new term to our vocabularies: social distancing, and then learned to add that to our behavior, too. Going to the supermarket was a Herculean task. Many pre-pandemic social behaviors such as hugging a friend or shaking someone’s hand or even kissing your parent hello all became possibly dangerous, forbidden. Artists often work in the isolation of their studio, however the isolation artists were experiencing during COVID-19 was something very different. And in late May when George Floyd was murdered and we were called to face the social injustices, systemic racism, and inequalities that have occurred for centuries, well, that also effected how artists saw themselves in the new-normal world. Amid the sadness, turmoil, and life-and-death struggles, through all of this, artists kept creating, making art, reflecting the time in which we are living. Using their voices and artistic talents, artists looked inward, outward, up, outside the box, and reflected upon and depicted the changed world.

The 51 artworks that I selected for this exhibit include collage, digital art, drawing, handmade paper, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, pysanky, textiles, and more. More important, the themes and subjects that are depicted address ideas of solitude, longing, danger, nature, intimacy, racism, religion, escapism, health & illness, all the feels, art, politics, portraiture, isolation, mental illness, movies, social & civic matters, parenting, places (where we wished we could be as well as views of our own yards), dreams & nightmares, and so much more.

I am grateful to the 51 Art Saint Louis members who participated in this exhibit and look forward to having the community view their works and see how they are witnessing this unique time in our world."

— Robin Hirsch-Steinhoff, Artistic Director, Art Saint Louis

Please enjoy our Life Interrupted exhibit:

Katherine Alexander, Ballwin, MO. “Tree of Life.” May 2020. Etched Emu Egg, 6”x3”. $350. Artist’s statement: “Although it appears fragile, this real emu egg is strong enough to endure the process of etching through three depths of shell.  This piece represents optimism despite struggle and change; may our deep roots hold firm while our branches reach wide.”Katherine Alexander, Ballwin, MO. “Tree of Life.” May 2020. Etched Emu Egg, 6”x3”. $350. Artist’s statement: “Although it appears fragile, this real emu egg is strong enough to endure the process of etching through three depths of shell.  This piece represents optimism despite struggle and change; may our deep roots hold firm while our branches reach wide.” AWARD OF EXCELLENCE recipient: Michael Anderson, Belleville, IL. “Blue Night.” May 2020. Oil on Canvas, 16”x20”. $500. Artist’s statement: “During the current pandemic it seems as if Americans are at times living in an Edward Hopper painting, socially and psychologically distant from one another. Blue Night is a reference to Soir Bleu, a 1914 painting by Edward Hopper. The odd pink light that floods the room, the paper lantern and floor lamp also refer to the many representations of natural and artificial light seen in Hopper's works.”AWARD OF EXCELLENCE recipient: Michael Anderson, Belleville, IL. “Blue Night.” May 2020. Oil on Canvas, 16”x20”. $500. Artist’s statement: “During the current pandemic it seems as if Americans are at times living in an Edward Hopper painting, socially and psychologically distant from one another. Blue Night is a reference to Soir Bleu, a 1914 painting by Edward Hopper. The odd pink light that floods the room, the paper lantern and floor lamp also refer to the many representations of natural and artificial light seen in Hopper's works.” Ruth Andre, Sikeston, MO. “Dancing in Place.” March 2020. Oil on Handmade Paper, 6”x4”. $195. Artist's statement: "Each day we live is one to make good in some way. During the pandemic, time seemed to stand still. Reflection and goals for the future were there to consider. Seemingly there was no need to rush or feel the need for more than what I wanted to be. The people in my life became more important. Reflection gave me strength. The feeling of "what if" hung by my side. The painting "Dancing in Place" came from a place of joy. I felt a reconnection with what I understood as being good."Ruth Andre, Sikeston, MO. “Dancing in Place.” March 2020. Oil on Handmade Paper, 6”x4”. $195. Artist's statement: "Each day we live is one to make good in some way. During the pandemic, time seemed to stand still. Reflection and goals for the future were there to consider. Seemingly there was no need to rush or feel the need for more than what I wanted to be. The people in my life became more important. Reflection gave me strength. The feeling of "what if" hung by my side. The painting "Dancing in Place" came from a place of joy. I felt a reconnection with what I understood as being good."
Ann K. Aurbach, University City, MO. “The Playground is Closed.” May 2020. Digital Photograph, 18”x22”. $300. Artist’s statement: "In pre-COVID times, an image like this would be alarming and devastating for it would mean that harm had come to a child at a place of play and joy. In COVID times, it is alarming but in a different manner. Instead, it can be read as "we ran out of caution tape" versus "a crime was committed here". Either way, the tape is a sad representation of the times. COVID has made us all worried of contracting it and has also taken some forms of fun out of the equation in the attempt to keep everyone healthy. I look forward to the days where children can be free to play on a playground without fear of catching COVID-19. I captured this as a stark reminder of these new and unusual times."Ann K. Aurbach, University City, MO. “The Playground is Closed.” May 2020. Digital Photograph, 18”x22”. $300. Artist’s statement: "In pre-COVID times, an image like this would be alarming and devastating for it would mean that harm had come to a child at a place of play and joy. In COVID times, it is alarming but in a different manner. Instead, it can be read as "we ran out of caution tape" versus "a crime was committed here". Either way, the tape is a sad representation of the times. COVID has made us all worried of contracting it and has also taken some forms of fun out of the equation in the attempt to keep everyone healthy. I look forward to the days where children can be free to play on a playground without fear of catching COVID-19. I captured this as a stark reminder of these new and unusual times." Natalie Avondet, Manchester, MO. “McQueen.” April-May 2020. Acrylic on Canvas, 24”x24”. $1,700.Natalie Avondet, Manchester, MO. “McQueen.” April-May 2020. Acrylic on Canvas, 24”x24”. $1,700. Robert Bolla, Chesterfield, MO. “March 13: Myrtle Beach, No Worries.” March 2020. Digital Photo Painting on Linen Paper, 13”x19”. $75 unframed. Artist’s Statement: “We left St. Louis in early February on a planned month long photo excursion through the South. Trip was to look for photojournalistic events along the way and was to conclude with wildlife shoots in wetlands in Florida and South Carolina and end with a shoot at the Outer Banks in North Carolina. When we left there was some underlying talk about a virus spreading from China, but little concern here. As we traveled the virus became scarier as it was spreading rapidly. On March 10, we had been shooting wildlife in the wet lands near Myrtle Beach when my photo partner in NC called to say the state was shutting down as the virus was spreading and the scare was real. We realized our plans were interrupted and we needed to get home, but as a street photographer will, just one more stop by a popular tourist beach to ask “was the threat realized". Myrtle beach was crowded, limited parking and large crowds with no regard for what to come. This photo shows people enjoying the beach with either a lack of knowledge of the virus, an attitude of “it won’t get me”, or just plain disregard. It exemplified the time just before “life was interrupted as SC closed” behind us as we hurried North.”Robert Bolla, Chesterfield, MO. “March 13: Myrtle Beach, No Worries.” March 2020. Digital Photo Painting on Linen Paper, 13”x19”. $75 unframed. Artist’s Statement: “We left St. Louis in early February on a planned month long photo excursion through the South. Trip was to look for photojournalistic events along the way and was to conclude with wildlife shoots in wetlands in Florida and South Carolina and end with a shoot at the Outer Banks in North Carolina. When we left there was some underlying talk about a virus spreading from China, but little concern here. As we traveled the virus became scarier as it was spreading rapidly. On March 10, we had been shooting wildlife in the wet lands near Myrtle Beach when my photo partner in NC called to say the state was shutting down as the virus was spreading and the scare was real. We realized our plans were interrupted and we needed to get home, but as a street photographer will, just one more stop by a popular tourist beach to ask “was the threat realized". Myrtle beach was crowded, limited parking and large crowds with no regard for what to come. This photo shows people enjoying the beach with either a lack of knowledge of the virus, an attitude of “it won’t get me”, or just plain disregard. It exemplified the time just before “life was interrupted as SC closed” behind us as we hurried North.”

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE recipient: Jen Collins, Brentwood, MO. “The Blossoms Keep Blooming.” April 2020. Fine-Line Pen, Colored Pencil, Gouache on Paper, 7”x10”. Not for Sale. Artist’s statement: “I have been keeping visual journals for over 20 years. What started as one traditional sketchbook for practicing drawing techniques has grown into a series of personal narrative journals. During the pandemic, daily walks have become essential to many people, and scenes from my walks have made their way into my current journal. With this drawing, I aimed to capture the spirit of solitude that pervades the experience of walking at this time. Of course, there are couples, families, and other small groups, but it is the solitary walkers who catch my attention most. There seems to be a particular quality of loneliness in the solitary walkers that didn’t exist before the pandemic. Yet even with the uncertainty of this grim time, familiar things happen that maybe offer some hope and solace. Babies are born. Birds sing. People call their families and friends. Dogs walk cheerfully with their human companions. And trees blossom.”AWARD OF EXCELLENCE recipient: Jen Collins, Brentwood, MO. “The Blossoms Keep Blooming.” April 2020. Fine-Line Pen, Colored Pencil, Gouache on Paper, 7”x10”. Not for Sale. Artist’s statement: “I have been keeping visual journals for over 20 years. What started as one traditional sketchbook for practicing drawing techniques has grown into a series of personal narrative journals. During the pandemic, daily walks have become essential to many people, and scenes from my walks have made their way into my current journal. With this drawing, I aimed to capture the spirit of solitude that pervades the experience of walking at this time. Of course, there are couples, families, and other small groups, but it is the solitary walkers who catch my attention most. There seems to be a particular quality of loneliness in the solitary walkers that didn’t exist before the pandemic. Yet even with the uncertainty of this grim time, familiar things happen that maybe offer some hope and solace. Babies are born. Birds sing. People call their families and friends. Dogs walk cheerfully with their human companions. And trees blossom.”

 

 Stephen Da Lay, Shrewsbury, MO. “Pandora (TC 16 AC).” May 2020. Mokulito Print on Paper, edition 3/5, 11”x17”. $715 unframed. Artist’s statement: “My inspiration to design and build polyhedrons came from my childhood letter and number blocks. The work has been focused on the construction of polyhedrons using printmaking that incorporates visual mathematics using asymmetrical patterns. This involves the visual deconstruction and the reassembling of the object. The flat paper pattern is cut and folded to become a three-dimensional object.”Stephen Da Lay, Shrewsbury, MO. “Pandora (TC 16 AC).” May 2020. Mokulito Print on Paper, edition 3/5, 11”x17”. $715 unframed. Artist’s statement: “My inspiration to design and build polyhedrons came from my childhood letter and number blocks. The work has been focused on the construction of polyhedrons using printmaking that incorporates visual mathematics using asymmetrical patterns. This involves the visual deconstruction and the reassembling of the object. The flat paper pattern is cut and folded to become a three-dimensional object.” John DenHouter, Edwardsville, IL. “At home.” May 2020. Oil on Canvas, plein air, 14”x11”. Not for Sale.John DenHouter, Edwardsville, IL. “At home.” May 2020. Oil on Canvas, plein air, 14”x11”. Not for Sale.
Elizabeth Desrosiers, Chesterfield, MO. “Dandelion Waiting.” May 2020. Digital Photograph, 16”x16”. $200. Artist’s statement: “The dandelion flower contains a world of possibilities. One drifting seed may sprout just down the road, while another catches a wave carrying it far from its source. Some are destined to land on barren pavement, while others are headed for fertile soil. Where might this one take root?“Elizabeth Desrosiers, Chesterfield, MO. “Dandelion Waiting.” May 2020. Digital Photograph, 16”x16”. $200. Artist’s statement: “The dandelion flower contains a world of possibilities. One drifting seed may sprout just down the road, while another catches a wave carrying it far from its source. Some are destined to land on barren pavement, while others are headed for fertile soil. Where might this one take root?“ Carla Duncan, Florissant, MO. “Living Sea.” May 2020. Felted: Wool Roving, Silk Threads on Recycled Mailing Tube (using conservation methods), 44.5”x6”x4”. $550. Artist’s statement:“Even though I’m retired, life is busy. When the stay-at-home orders came in, I decided that during this scary time I would clean my studio. I always make time to create but not often to clean. It was a strange gift to be able to hunker down and work on getting my combined jewelry studio and felting studio organized. It felt good. While cleaning, I discovered some pieces of prefelt that I had made in a class. Two weeks later I was creating new prefelt pieces in various colors of blue and green, colors of the earth, with white, black, and gold prefelts as accent colors. The fun begins in cutting and laying them out. I had no idea where it would take me. Abstract designs influenced by geometry played a part as colors of water seemed to dominate and I tried to make the sections flow. It was a time of exploring and experimenting and then felting it as Living Sea came together. In hope, that we continue to learn and evolve towards a better understanding of our world.”Carla Duncan, Florissant, MO. “Living Sea.” May 2020. Felted: Wool Roving, Silk Threads on Recycled Mailing Tube (using conservation methods), 44.5”x6”x4”. $550. Artist’s statement:“Even though I’m retired, life is busy. When the stay-at-home orders came in, I decided that during this scary time I would clean my studio. I always make time to create but not often to clean. It was a strange gift to be able to hunker down and work on getting my combined jewelry studio and felting studio organized. It felt good. While cleaning, I discovered some pieces of prefelt that I had made in a class. Two weeks later I was creating new prefelt pieces in various colors of blue and green, colors of the earth, with white, black, and gold prefelts as accent colors. The fun begins in cutting and laying them out. I had no idea where it would take me. Abstract designs influenced by geometry played a part as colors of water seemed to dominate and I tried to make the sections flow. It was a time of exploring and experimenting and then felting it as Living Sea came together. In hope, that we continue to learn and evolve towards a better understanding of our world.” Dina Fachin, St. Louis, MO. “I love you to the moon and back.” May 2020. Sepia Pastel, Pencil on Paper, 11”x14”. $100. Artist’s statement: “This pandemic brought us back into our own inner spaces. For some families it became a time of profound intimacy and bonding. For my children, it became a time to nurture siblings love, to rediscover friendship and infinite playfulness; together, under the same roof... to the moon and back. Dedicated to you, Emma and Matteo!“Dina Fachin, St. Louis, MO. “I love you to the moon and back.” May 2020. Sepia Pastel, Pencil on Paper, 11”x14”. $100. Artist’s statement: “This pandemic brought us back into our own inner spaces. For some families it became a time of profound intimacy and bonding. For my children, it became a time to nurture siblings love, to rediscover friendship and infinite playfulness; together, under the same roof... to the moon and back. Dedicated to you, Emma and Matteo!“
Suzy Farren, Webster Groves, MO. “Scrap Book.” May 2020. Indigo- and Rust- and Eco-Dyed Printed Found Cloth Scraps, Thread, Hand Stitching, 6 1/2”x12”x1/2”. Not for Sale. www.suzyfarren.comSuzy Farren, Webster Groves, MO. “Scrap Book.” May 2020. Indigo- and Rust- and Eco-Dyed Printed Found Cloth Scraps, Thread, Hand Stitching, 6 1/2”x12”x1/2”. Not for Sale. www.suzyfarren.com   Rufus Ferguson, St. Louis, MO. “Erinnerungen, Träume, Leftover Death.” May 2020. Paint, Collage on Window, 26”x29”. $100. Artist’s statement: "In a take on his Memories, Dreams, Reflections,  Carl Jung observes the landing of an unidentified alien object that has descended from a heaven filled with corona shaped stars. 'I want to believe,' Jung says."Rufus Ferguson, St. Louis, MO. “Erinnerungen, Träume, Leftover Death.” May 2020. Paint, Collage on Window, 26”x29”. $100. Artist’s statement: "In a take on his Memories, Dreams, Reflections,  Carl Jung observes the landing of an unidentified alien object that has descended from a heaven filled with corona shaped stars. 'I want to believe,' Jung says." Daniel Fishback, Florissant, MO. “Beauty in Unexpected Places.” April 2020. Oil on Linen Panel, 14”x11”. Not for Sale.Daniel Fishback, Florissant, MO. “Beauty in Unexpected Places.” April 2020. Oil on Linen Panel, 14”x11”. Not for Sale. 
Mark Appling Fisher, St. Charles, MO. “Modern Service.” March 2020. Digital Photograph on Archival Paper, 16”x20”. $300. Artist’s statement: “My only connective tissue for this image and the theme is the absolute horror people experienced in not having immediate access to The Essentials of Life - a fucking haircut. Being denied the Modern Services of Existence has been beyond the ken of the Average Citizen. Oh, how they must have suffered!”Mark Appling Fisher, St. Charles, MO. “Modern Service.” March 2020. Digital Photograph on Archival Paper, 16”x20”. $300. Artist’s statement: “My only connective tissue for this image and the theme is the absolute horror people experienced in not having immediate access to The Essentials of Life - a fucking haircut. Being denied the Modern Services of Existence has been beyond the ken of the Average Citizen. Oh, how they must have suffered!”   Carol Fleming, St. Louis, MO. “Teardrop.” March 2020. iPad Doodle, 6 ½”x5”. Not for Sale.Carol Fleming, St. Louis, MO. “Teardrop.” March 2020. iPad Doodle, 6 ½”x5”. Not for Sale. Janet Fons, St. Peters, MO. “Moody Sky.” 2020. Oil on Canvas, 12”x12”. $475.Janet Fons, St. Peters, MO. “Moody Sky.” 2020. Oil on Canvas, 12”x12”. $475. 
gaye gambell-peterson, St. Charles, MO. “onslaught.” April-May 2020. Collage: Text, Thumbtacks, Foil, Acrylic, Ink on Canvas, 20”x16”. $352. Artist's statement/poem: onslaught magnified...measured / the very glitter of it / a horror / breathing in...breathing out / a suspicion / velocity versus gravity / a sneeze or cough or singing / its rise its fall / a curve of time / measured.....magnifiedgaye gambell-peterson, St. Charles, MO. “onslaught.” April-May 2020. Collage: Text, Thumbtacks, Foil, Acrylic, Ink on Canvas, 20”x16”. $352. Artist's statement/poem: onslaught magnified...measured / the very glitter of it / a horror / breathing in...breathing out / a suspicion / velocity versus gravity / a sneeze or cough or singing / its rise its fall / a curve of time / measured.....magnified Christine Giancola, Florissant, MO. “Grace Under Fire.” May 2020. Digital Photograph, 13”x19”. Not for Sale. Christine Giancola, Florissant, MO. “Grace Under Fire.” May 2020. Digital Photograph, 13”x19”. Not for Sale.   John M. Goessmann, St. Louis, MO. “The New Normal.” May 2020. Graphite on Paper, 8.25”x11”. $150.John M. Goessmann, St. Louis, MO. “The New Normal.” May 2020. Graphite on Paper, 8.25”x11”. $150. 
Maurice Hirsch, Chesterfield, MO. “Before the Parade.” April 30, 2020. Digital Photograph, Not for Sale. Artist’s statement: “Before George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Christian Cooper, and others sparked the protests and calls for reform of police departments, Defund the Police, eliminating police departments, our officers were feted in suburbia. Communities such as mine were visited by a parade of public service people and their equipment – fire engines, police cars, EMT ambulances, city park vehicles. We sat on lawn chairs on our driveways; our children rode their bikes up and down the street in anticipation of what was to come. And American flags decorated lawns and hung from our houses. Children and adults waved, clapped, and cheered as the parade wended it way through our streets, moved from our subdivision to the next on their list for the same welcoming reception.”Maurice Hirsch, Chesterfield, MO. “Before the Parade.” April 30, 2020. Digital Photograph, Not for Sale. Artist’s statement: “Before George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Christian Cooper, and others sparked the protests and calls for reform of police departments, Defund the Police, eliminating police departments, our officers were feted in suburbia. Communities such as mine were visited by a parade of public service people and their equipment – fire engines, police cars, EMT ambulances, city park vehicles. We sat on lawn chairs on our driveways; our children rode their bikes up and down the street in anticipation of what was to come. And American flags decorated lawns and hung from our houses. Children and adults waved, clapped, and cheered as the parade wended it way through our streets, moved from our subdivision to the next on their list for the same welcoming reception.”

Mimi C. Huang, St. Charles, MO. “Covid-19 Vaccine In His Words.” March 2020. Mixed Media on Paper, 20”x16”. $300. Artist’s statement: “Right before the celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year I read about the news of Wuhan lockdown on January 23. The anxiety caused by the coronavirus has been widespread globally since early 2020. I have followed the developing news about this novel coronavirus every day to try to understand the capacity of this dreadful disease. While reading a report at the NBC news website on March 5, I was so confused by President Donald Trump’s comments on the prediction of the coronavirus vaccine. Dr. Fauci corrected Trump at the roundtable, explaining to the president that it would be more than a year by the time a vaccine was developed, tested and "deployable" for public use. In this painting I incorporated and arranged written words for the first time, which reads “I don’t know what the time will be. I’ve heard very quick numbers, that of months. And I’ve heard pretty much a year would be an outside number. So, I think that’s not a bad range.” Trump said.” Source: www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/just-my-hunch-trump-contradicts-health-experts-coronavirus-n1151006Mimi C. Huang, St. Charles, MO. “Covid-19 Vaccine In His Words.” March 2020. Mixed Media on Paper, 20”x16”. $300. Artist’s statement: “Right before the celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year I read about the news of Wuhan lockdown on January 23. The anxiety caused by the coronavirus has been widespread globally since early 2020. I have followed the developing news about this novel coronavirus every day to try to understand the capacity of this dreadful disease. While reading a report at the NBC news website on March 5, I was so confused by President Donald Trump’s comments on the prediction of the coronavirus vaccine. Dr. Fauci corrected Trump at the roundtable, explaining to the president that it would be more than a year by the time a vaccine was developed, tested and "deployable" for public use. In this painting I incorporated and arranged written words for the first time, which reads “I don’t know what the time will be. I’ve heard very quick numbers, that of months. And I’ve heard pretty much a year would be an outside number. So, I think that’s not a bad range.” Trump said.” Source: www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/just-my-hunch-trump-contradicts-health-experts-coronavirus-n1151006

 Alex Johnmeyer, St. Louis, MO. “Sukana.” May 18, 2020. Watercolor on 300 lb. Arches Cold Press Watercolor Paper, 12”x12”. $200. Artist's statement: "I chose to create this watercolor painting from a photo I took of a sculpture at the Missouri Botanical Garden, of three fish, their bodies twirling upwards together. It seems the years of my life are marked by my trips to the Botanical Garden. It's truly a beautiful place… where my family and I have shared times of happiness, serenity, and meditation. In the Summer, we celebrate at the Japanese Festival, and in the Winter, we sip hot cocoa and cuddle for warmth as we stroll through the holiday lights. The three of us smiling and just enjoying walking together through the gardens."Alex Johnmeyer, St. Louis, MO. “Sukana.” May 18, 2020. Watercolor on 300 lb. Arches Cold Press Watercolor Paper, 12”x12”. $200. Artist's statement: "I chose to create this watercolor painting from a photo I took of a sculpture at the Missouri Botanical Garden, of three fish, their bodies twirling upwards together. It seems the years of my life are marked by my trips to the Botanical Garden. It's truly a beautiful place… where my family and I have shared times of happiness, serenity, and meditation. In the Summer, we celebrate at the Japanese Festival, and in the Winter, we sip hot cocoa and cuddle for warmth as we stroll through the holiday lights. The three of us smiling and just enjoying walking together through the gardens."
Mary Jo Kattelman, Newark, MO. “March Madness.” March 2020. Acrylic, Mixed Media on Wooden Box, 9”x11”x3”. $400.Mary Jo Kattelman, Newark, MO. “March Madness.” March 2020. Acrylic, Mixed Media on Wooden Box, 9”x11”x3”. $400. Susan Kunz, Trenton, IL. “Blue Iris.” May 2020. Oil on Canvas, 20”x20”. $300.Susan Kunz, Trenton, IL. “Blue Iris.” May 2020. Oil on Canvas, 20”x20”. $300. Zachary Lassen, St. Louis, MO. “Last Snowfall.” May 21, 2020. Oil on Canvas, 24”x48”. $2,200. Zachary Lassen, St. Louis, MO. “Last Snowfall.” May 21, 2020. Oil on Canvas, 24”x48”. $2,200.

Amy S. Miller, St. Louis, MO. “Presence.” May 31, 2020. Oil on Canvas, 18”x24”. $800. Artist's statement: "Before the COVID-19 interruption I had already begun to shift my artwork towards expressions of childhood memories and identity. Conceived as a self-portrait, the painting is loosely based on a photograph taken on a family camping trip. While I do not remember the photo being taken, I do remember the magical feeling of walking the dirt road, embraced by the wildflowers growing at my eye level. Amidst this serene scene, the imagery and colors hold personal as well as more global meanings. The hawk, historically seen by members of my family as a messenger, circles around me as I am on my journey.  His keen vision sees me as I am, not just in that moment, but as I will always be. He carries purple streamers declaring and reminding me who I am at my core: a daughter of the King, a beloved child of God. The wildflowers take on new meaning…they are a gift from my Father, the embrace I feel walking among them, is His."Amy S. Miller, St. Louis, MO. “Presence.” May 31, 2020. Oil on Canvas, 18”x24”. $800. Artist's statement: "Before the COVID-19 interruption I had already begun to shift my artwork towards expressions of childhood memories and identity. Conceived as a self-portrait, the painting is loosely based on a photograph taken on a family camping trip. While I do not remember the photo being taken, I do remember the magical feeling of walking the dirt road, embraced by the wildflowers growing at my eye level. Amidst this serene scene, the imagery and colors hold personal as well as more global meanings. The hawk, historically seen by members of my family as a messenger, circles around me as I am on my journey.  His keen vision sees me as I am, not just in that moment, but as I will always be. He carries purple streamers declaring and reminding me who I am at my core: a daughter of the King, a beloved child of God. The wildflowers take on new meaning…they are a gift from my Father, the embrace I feel walking among them, is His."

 Alex Paradowski, Granite City, IL. “Man in a Red Knit Hat.” April 2020. Hand Cast Paper, Acrylic, 25”x25”. $3,500. Artist’s statement: “One of the things that I enjoy about my paper mosaics is how differently they appear when viewed close up and further away.  In this on line presentation the view simulates viewing from further away. At close range the mosaic become more abstract and the  color and texture become more dominant.”Alex Paradowski, Granite City, IL. “Man in a Red Knit Hat.” April 2020. Hand Cast Paper, Acrylic, 25”x25”. $3,500. Artist’s statement: “One of the things that I enjoy about my paper mosaics is how differently they appear when viewed close up and further away.  In this on line presentation the view simulates viewing from further away. At close range the mosaic become more abstract and the  color and texture become more dominant.” AWARD OF EXCELLENCE recipient: Roxanne Phillips, St. Louis, MO. “Lemp Two.” April 2020. Relief Print, Thread, Cotton, 7”x5”. $350.AWARD OF EXCELLENCE recipient: Roxanne Phillips, St. Louis, MO. “Lemp Two.” April 2020. Relief Print, Thread, Cotton, 7”x5”. $350.
Lee Pierce, Decatur, IL. “#475 Mother Earth.” May 30, 2020. Acrylic, Acrylic Ink on Canson Watercolor Paper, 140 lbs., 12”x18”. $312. Artist’s statement: “** Creating in isolation has changed my artwork to some extent because I have been Meditating in the early morning for a longer period of time than before. ** I have definitely turned inward by listening to videos on YouTube by "SADHGURU"; and videos by Holistic and Naturepath Physicians/ Nutritionists. As a result of putting into practice an hour of Meditation plus using "food as Medicine"  I feel better than before the lockdown.  ** My view is more peaceful because I see the need for "peace" among our species if this planet Earth is to survive better than it is now. ** Every day is a "milestone" if you live long enough to "greet the new day". So, I call people on the phone and try to be positive with them, regardless of the many crisis events occurring throughout our Nation and the World at this time.“Lee Pierce, Decatur, IL. “#475 Mother Earth.” May 30, 2020. Acrylic, Acrylic Ink on Canson Watercolor Paper, 140 lbs., 12”x18”. $312. Artist’s statement: “** Creating in isolation has changed my artwork to some extent because I have been Meditating in the early morning for a longer period of time than before. ** I have definitely turned inward by listening to videos on YouTube by "SADHGURU"; and videos by Holistic and Naturepath Physicians/ Nutritionists. As a result of putting into practice an hour of Meditation plus using "food as Medicine"  I feel better than before the lockdown.  ** My view is more peaceful because I see the need for "peace" among our species if this planet Earth is to survive better than it is now. ** Every day is a "milestone" if you live long enough to "greet the new day". So, I call people on the phone and try to be positive with them, regardless of the many crisis events occurring throughout our Nation and the World at this time.“ Jasmine Raskas, St. Louis, MO. “New Beginnings.” April 2020. Acrylic on Canvas, 24”x48”. $1,200.Jasmine Raskas, St. Louis, MO. “New Beginnings.” April 2020. Acrylic on Canvas, 24”x48”. $1,200. Diane Reising, Kirkwood, MO. “Melancholia.” May 2020. Oil, Cold Wax Medium on Board, 16”x20”. $400.Diane Reising, Kirkwood, MO. “Melancholia.” May 2020. Oil, Cold Wax Medium on Board, 16”x20”. $400.
Judith Repke, Bridgeton, MO. “Violets.” April 2020. Watercolor on Watercolor Paper, 16”x20”. $85 unframed. Artist’s statement: I painted this watercolor when the first violets of the Spring appeared in my yard. The blooming of Spring flowers was such an encouragement to me with the threat of disease clouding everything. I took joy in the returning of nature in its time. I was also participating in a Facebook  group of artists "Express Not Stress" and posted this painting as an encouragement to the group.Judith Repke, Bridgeton, MO. “Violets.” April 2020. Watercolor on Watercolor Paper, 16”x20”. $85 unframed. Artist’s statement: I painted this watercolor when the first violets of the Spring appeared in my yard. The blooming of Spring flowers was such an encouragement to me with the threat of disease clouding everything. I took joy in the returning of nature in its time. I was also participating in a Facebook  group of artists "Express Not Stress" and posted this painting as an encouragement to the group. Bob Rickert, Chesterfield, MO. “Oil Markets in Disarray.” April 2020. Digital Photograph on Baryta Fiber Paper, 16”x16”. Not for Sale. Bob Rickert, Chesterfield, MO. “Oil Markets in Disarray.” April 2020. Digital Photograph on Baryta Fiber Paper, 16”x16”. Not for Sale. Alan Sandler, St. Louis, MO. “Lonely Walk.” May 2020. Digital Photograph, 20”x30”. Not for Sale.Alan Sandler, St. Louis, MO. “Lonely Walk.” May 2020. Digital Photograph, 20”x30”. Not for Sale.
Marceline Saphian, Chesterfield, MO. “Planetary Mystery.” May 2020. Monotype/Montage on Paper, 23”x30”. $650. Artist’s statement: “Who ever thought the world would stop? This time of isolation has been a real challenge and a revelation for most of us. After the non-belief, came many changing emotions, ranging from disparity, depression and anger, to final acceptance and thankfulness for the realization of how fortunate we really are. All of these passions are contained in my entries, for the fire inside me contains everything from utter depression to utter joy. This composition addresses the mystery of which new directions we will choose to follow in this new world.”Marceline Saphian, Chesterfield, MO. “Planetary Mystery.” May 2020. Monotype/Montage on Paper, 23”x30”. $650. Artist’s statement: “Who ever thought the world would stop? This time of isolation has been a real challenge and a revelation for most of us. After the non-belief, came many changing emotions, ranging from disparity, depression and anger, to final acceptance and thankfulness for the realization of how fortunate we really are. All of these passions are contained in my entries, for the fire inside me contains everything from utter depression to utter joy. This composition addresses the mystery of which new directions we will choose to follow in this new world.” Annie Scheumbauer, St. Louis, MO. “Peonies.” May 2020. Prismacolor on Paper, 18”x24”. $350.Annie Scheumbauer, St. Louis, MO. “Peonies.” May 2020. Prismacolor on Paper, 18”x24”. $350. Mary Beth Shaw, Wildwood, MO. “Footnote 5.02.” May 2020. Collage, Acrylic, Pencil on Wood, 8”x8”. $200.Mary Beth Shaw, Wildwood, MO. “Footnote 5.02.” May 2020. Collage, Acrylic, Pencil on Wood, 8”x8”. $200.
Valerie Snyder, Creve Coeur, MO. “Spring Rain.” May 2020. Digital Photograph, 5”x7”. $100. Artist’s statement: “My Photography began as a means of capturing the beauty I see in the world. It is my journey of self-discovery and self-expression. It is the means I use to explore the people, animals, things in the world around me. I find it intriguing how two people can look at the same scene and yet come away with totally different images. Each subject speaks uniquely to each person, and can be expressed totally differently. My photography allows me to be completely present in that moment of time and space. There is a strong draw and emotional connection to my subjects which can be represented by the composition, the beauty, the colors, or the light as it plays across the scene. My photography is my therapy and meditation. I used to believe I could be a writer, then I desperately wanted to paint what I saw. What finally clicked for me was using my camera to bring my vision to life. My photography allows me to tell the story I cannot write and to paint the picture I cannot paint. It is my instrument of inspiration, intuition and spontaneity.”Valerie Snyder, Creve Coeur, MO. “Spring Rain.” May 2020. Digital Photograph, 5”x7”. $100. Artist’s statement: “My Photography began as a means of capturing the beauty I see in the world. It is my journey of self-discovery and self-expression. It is the means I use to explore the people, animals, things in the world around me. I find it intriguing how two people can look at the same scene and yet come away with totally different images. Each subject speaks uniquely to each person, and can be expressed totally differently. My photography allows me to be completely present in that moment of time and space. There is a strong draw and emotional connection to my subjects which can be represented by the composition, the beauty, the colors, or the light as it plays across the scene. My photography is my therapy and meditation. I used to believe I could be a writer, then I desperately wanted to paint what I saw. What finally clicked for me was using my camera to bring my vision to life. My photography allows me to tell the story I cannot write and to paint the picture I cannot paint. It is my instrument of inspiration, intuition and spontaneity.” Steve Springmeyer, St. Louis, MO. “Quarantined Two Piece Reclining Figure No. 2.” May 2020. Digital Photograph, 12”x12”. $65.Steve Springmeyer, St. Louis, MO. “Quarantined Two Piece Reclining Figure No. 2.” May 2020. Digital Photograph, 12”x12”. $65. Barbie Steps, University City, MO. “Dancer.” May 2020. Digital Photograph, 6”x6”. $35.Barbie Steps, University City, MO. “Dancer.” May 2020. Digital Photograph, 6”x6”. $35.
Michelle J. Streiff, Wildwood, MO. “American Covid.” May 2020. Oil on Canvas, 30”x30”. $700. Michelle J. Streiff, Wildwood, MO. “American Covid.” May 2020. Oil on Canvas, 30”x30”. $700. AWARD OF EXCELLENCE recipient: Maxine Thirteen, Maplewood, MO. “25.” April 2020. Oil on Canvas, 20”x20”. Not for Sale. Artist’s statement: “On March 31st, during the shelter in place, I turned 25. As a way of representing my ongoing path towards growing into myself, and revealing more of who I am to those around me, I created this self-portrait. It consists of 25 small canvases attached to a 20x20 canvas. The selective nature of the painted squares is representative of my reluctance to fully show myself to others. This piece is the first in an ongoing series.”AWARD OF EXCELLENCE recipient: Maxine Thirteen, Maplewood, MO. “25.” April 2020. Oil on Canvas, 20”x20”. Not for Sale. Artist’s statement: “On March 31st, during the shelter in place, I turned 25. As a way of representing my ongoing path towards growing into myself, and revealing more of who I am to those around me, I created this self-portrait. It consists of 25 small canvases attached to a 20x20 canvas. The selective nature of the painted squares is representative of my reluctance to fully show myself to others. This piece is the first in an ongoing series.” Nikolaos Trikalinos, St. Louis, MO. “Synesthesia 3.” May 2020. Acrylic on Canvas, 36”x48”. $1,500. Artist’s statement: “When the outside world pauses, the introspection intensifies. This painting was created through exhaustive, meditative repetition of a song during long isolation hours. Each stroke a chorus line, each color an inflection of the voice. A lingering memory filled with beautiful, rich imperfections.”Nikolaos Trikalinos, St. Louis, MO. “Synesthesia 3.” May 2020. Acrylic on Canvas, 36”x48”. $1,500. Artist’s statement: “When the outside world pauses, the introspection intensifies. This painting was created through exhaustive, meditative repetition of a song during long isolation hours. Each stroke a chorus line, each color an inflection of the voice. A lingering memory filled with beautiful, rich imperfections.”
Jim Trotter, Creve Coeur, MO. “Protect Yourself and be Protected.” May 2020. Digital Image on Canvas, 24”x30”. $495. Jim Trotter, Creve Coeur, MO. “Protect Yourself and be Protected.” May 2020. Digital Image on Canvas, 24”x30”. $495. Andrea Vadner, Richmond Heights, MO. ”Food Lion.” May 28, 2020. Mixed Watermedia on 140 Saunders CP Paper, 49”x44”. $5,000. Artist’s statement: “In the early minutes of March, when everyone was nervous but the hour had not yet come, I recalled my circumstances during the earthquake in San Francisco in 1989: I was arriving there by plane as the Strong earthquake hit. When our JUMBO JET landed... there was nothing.... no electric water food transportation lodging.... nothing, and when the CDC lady said everyone should prepare for a MAJOR DISRUPTION OF DAILY LIFE....i took that to heart.   By the day myself quarantine due to chronic asthma began... I had what I needed to survive for months. From March 17 till May 18, I basically left the house to walk the dog and made four minimal trips to the hardware store.    The piece FOOD LION was the first UNINTERRUPTED work I have made since the mid 80s. It was such a blessing to have a strong passion and ability to pursue that during those two months.     I wanted the piece to highlight the NERVOUS DISTANCE between people, their cities, and the infrastructure which cares for them.  I made several small studies of these ideas, many of them in shades of grey, but as I began digging into the work, the News coming out of the Coasts added color and emotions to the problem.      By the time I finished the piece, returned to work and visited a grocery store, I had to wonder at the difference!! My first thought… I wonder what the price of Plexiglas is now!      Many things changed during my isolation, and my hopes for our people include the prayer that we begin to appreciate our blessed infrastructure of food, water, energy and healthcare, let alone gasoline fine dining music and gallery crawls! Let us give thanks for ALL that we have.”Andrea Vadner, Richmond Heights, MO. ”Food Lion.” May 28, 2020. Mixed Watermedia on 140 Saunders CP Paper, 49”x44”. $5,000. Artist’s statement: “In the early minutes of March, when everyone was nervous but the hour had not yet come, I recalled my circumstances during the earthquake in San Francisco in 1989: I was arriving there by plane as the Strong earthquake hit. When our JUMBO JET landed... there was nothing.... no electric water food transportation lodging.... nothing, and when the CDC lady said everyone should prepare for a MAJOR DISRUPTION OF DAILY LIFE....i took that to heart.   By the day myself quarantine due to chronic asthma began... I had what I needed to survive for months. From March 17 till May 18, I basically left the house to walk the dog and made four minimal trips to the hardware store.    The piece FOOD LION was the first UNINTERRUPTED work I have made since the mid 80s. It was such a blessing to have a strong passion and ability to pursue that during those two months.     I wanted the piece to highlight the NERVOUS DISTANCE between people, their cities, and the infrastructure which cares for them.  I made several small studies of these ideas, many of them in shades of grey, but as I began digging into the work, the News coming out of the Coasts added color and emotions to the problem.      By the time I finished the piece, returned to work and visited a grocery store, I had to wonder at the difference!! My first thought… I wonder what the price of Plexiglas is now!      Many things changed during my isolation, and my hopes for our people include the prayer that we begin to appreciate our blessed infrastructure of food, water, energy and healthcare, let alone gasoline fine dining music and gallery crawls! Let us give thanks for ALL that we have.” Terry Vermillion, Kirkwood, MO. “Moody I.” April 2020. Monoprint Acrylic on Paper, 5”x7”. $35.Terry Vermillion, Kirkwood, MO. “Moody I.” April 2020. Monoprint Acrylic on Paper, 5”x7”. $35.
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE recipient: Ron Vivod, Collinsville, IL. “Prisoner.” May 2020. Photodigital Drawing on Paper, 22”x28”. $250.AWARD OF EXCELLENCE recipient: Ron Vivod, Collinsville, IL. “Prisoner.” May 2020. Photodigital Drawing on Paper, 22”x28”. $250. Kevin M. Wilson, St. Louis, MO. “It’s About Time.” May 2020. Acrylic, Oil on Paper, 18.5”x19”. $400. Artist’s statement: “If animals are capable of spite, it’s hard to Imagine they wouldn't have a large stockpiles of it in reserve for the descendants of Europeans who have arrived in the Americas after 1492. They may view a global pandemic that circulates easily amongst humans much differently than you or I.”Kevin M. Wilson, St. Louis, MO. “It’s About Time.” May 2020. Acrylic, Oil on Paper, 18.5”x19”. $400. Artist’s statement: “If animals are capable of spite, it’s hard to Imagine they wouldn't have a large stockpiles of it in reserve for the descendants of Europeans who have arrived in the Americas after 1492. They may view a global pandemic that circulates easily amongst humans much differently than you or I.” Thomas W. Wyrsch, St. Louis, MO. “189 If I Can Think Like This I’m OK.” May 7, 2020. Oil, Acrylic Underpainting on Canvas, 24”x24”. $400. Artist’s statement: “The pandemic’s stay-at-home and distancing orders isolated me from most human contact and touch, and added stress in managing a large community in these orders. Since last summer I’m doing all-over white paintings on colored ground. These works require clear mental detachment, and rhythmic and instinctive brushwork. Going to the studio and finding I can do another of these works, even in the deprivation and stress, tells me I’m ok, hence the name.”Thomas W. Wyrsch, St. Louis, MO. “189 If I Can Think Like This I’m OK.” May 7, 2020. Oil, Acrylic Underpainting on Canvas, 24”x24”. $400. Artist’s statement: “The pandemic’s stay-at-home and distancing orders isolated me from most human contact and touch, and added stress in managing a large community in these orders. Since last summer I’m doing all-over white paintings on colored ground. These works require clear mental detachment, and rhythmic and instinctive brushwork. Going to the studio and finding I can do another of these works, even in the deprivation and stress, tells me I’m ok, hence the name.”
  Barbara Zucker, St. Louis, MO. “Tulips.” May 2020. Digital Photograph on Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper, 8”x8”. $125.Barbara Zucker, St. Louis, MO. “Tulips.” May 2020. Digital Photograph on Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper, 8”x8”. $125.  

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