“Ars Longa” Calligraphy Exhibit @ PLUC
The show’s title, “Ars Longa,” a reference to a Greek saying translated into Latin, reminds us that “Art is long, life is short.”
Focusing on the long-lasting art of calligraphy, the exhibit features artwork spanning more than 500 years, including actual pages from books made in the Middle Ages as well as original 18th-century Fraktur documents, along with work by award-winning local calligraphers Donna Selfridge Spangler and Nancy Cleaver.
Spangler specializes in artwork of the 18th century. Using inspiration from historical pieces for both the calligraphy and decoration, she creates pieces with instant “history,” perfect for family trees and birth and marriage announcements.
The contemporary forms of Nancy Cleaver’s letters are rooted in the calligraphy of the past. Her work blends traditions and cultures to create pieces that are uniquely personal yet universal.
The public is invited to join the artists for a reception in the library lobby from 4 to 6 PM on Monday, August 5.
On Tuesday, August 20, at 7 PM, Della Hutchison will speak on “Illuminated Manuscripts: Book Arts of the Middle Ages.” Come learn how books were created when every book made was produced entirely by hand and try your hand at using some of the materials and techniques employed by these amazing artists! To register, visit the library or call the library at 570-523-1172.
The exhibit runs Saturday, August 2, through Friday, August 30, during the library’s regular hours.