The Kokomo Tribune from Kokomo, Indiana • Page 12

12 Kokomo (Ind.) Tribune Thursday, Jan. 4, 190 Midwestern artists in Herron exhibits INDIANAPOLIS Two outstanding Midwestern artists will have simultaneous but separate exhibitions at the Herron Gallery, Indianapolis Center for Contemporary Art, during January and February. Brenda Lynn Robinson: Recent Work" opens in the gallery's west room Jan. 20. Freeman: A Decade of Sculpture, 1979 to 1989" debuts the same day in the gallery.

An opening reception for the artists will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 19 in the gallery. Robinson was born in Columbus, Ohio, while Freeman is an Indiana native. Robinson has traveled extensively in Africa, including Senegal, Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia and Egypt.

She studied at the University of Puerto Rico at Aquadilla, Ohio State University and the College of Art and Design at Columbus. Her prints, paintings and sculptures are a rich and personal narrative of African-American life in the United States, linking it to a strong tribal heritage and the Caribbean culture. Her work has universal appeal, say critics who have called her art an affirmation of life that imparts a vitality of spirit. Robinson's work has been shown in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago as well as the Ohio cities of Akron, Cincinnati, Wooster and Columbus. She is a recent recipient of a fellowship from P.S.

1 of New York. During his 30-year career, Freeman has produced a prodigious number of sculptures. His show will feature more than 45 metal and wood sculptures, including 10 recent works which Freeman describes as sculpture that is based on a particular form but which may function differently depending on the All of his pieces reflect his concern for technique and material and his search to find a satisfactory way of realizing his art form. Freeman, a professor of sculpture at Herron since 1968, was graduated from the Kansas City (Missouri) Art Institute and Public wins in video fray By Michael Lollar Scripps Howard News Service The first video stores opened in the late '70s, and video came into own in the '80s. Now, with atman" winging onto the shells 1989 has been a watershed year for the industry, with the public the biggest winner in the fray.

"Batman" wasn't the first video released with priced-to-sell tags. Besides Disney-type classics, the first big-time new film priced to sell was Paramount Home Video's "Top Gun" in 1987. At less than $30, it became 1987's top-selling and -renting video and paved the way for the affordable 1988 release of all-time best-seller "E.T. the Extraterrestrial" and, this year, the release of major titles at less than $15. "Batman's" first-ever distinction, beyond its unrelenting hype, was its leap to video while the movie was still showing in firstrun theaters.

It set the precedent for a similarly quick turnaround for "When Harry Met Sally" and is expected to do the same for other major movies next year. Now, we're looking ahead to February and March with lowpriced copies of "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," "Honey I Shrunk the Kids and Weapon II. Among other 1989 video developments: If there were any doubts, video proved its potential for classic revivals. Restored 50th anniversary editions of With the Wind" and "The Wizard of Oz" have hovered at the tops of sales and rental charts. In June, the Electronic Industries Association, an industry trade group, said 64 percent of U.S.

households own VCRs. A Gallup VCRs poll said 13 have two and 8 percent three or more. Video revenue exceeded film revenue for the first time. Surveys commissioned by The Wall Street Journal indicated that video is the second rewarding" entertainment option for the money. Eating out at a "nice restaurant" was No.

1 (55 percent), renting videos (36 percent), reading paperbacks (22 percent), seeing live sports events (17 percent), going to movies (16 percent), pay cable TV (12 percent), going to the theater (10 percent) and going to a bar (10 percent). (Lollar is a reporter at The Commercial Appeal in Memphis.) Sell Unwanted Items With A Classified Ad received a master's degree from Tulane University. A 20-page catalog of 14 blackand-white photographs and two essays will accompany Freeman's exhibition. Funding is being provided in part by grants from the Friends of Herron Gallery, the Indiana Arts Commission and National Endowment for the Arts. Robinson also received a grant from the Penrod Society and Freeman recelved additional money from the Indiana University Foundation.

The Herron Gallery, dianapolis Center for Contemporary Art, Herron School of Art at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, is located at 1701 N. Pennsylvania St. Gallery hours are Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays, 10a.m. to 5 p.m.

Kiowa images at Eiteljorg INDIANAPOLIS The Eitel- with Ralph Mores, an artist painters worked hard at im- sent to Pr a jorg Museum of American In- and dealer in Taos, N.M. proving basic skills and devel- Czechoslovakia, and soon dian and Western Art will ex- Mores was so impressed with individual styles. thereafter, a folio of Kiowa hibit "New Images, Old Vi- the quality of work that he con- Believing the work of the paintings was published in sions: Six Kiowa Artists of the tacted Dr. 0.B. Jacobsen, head Kiowa should express their France.

Early Twentieth of the School of Art at the Uni- creators' Indian heritage, The paintings are readily Monday through April 1. versity of Oklahoma. Jacobsen made no attempt to recognized by their broad The works are repre- Though the Kiowa had none alter their atyles. brush strokes and bold use of sentative of the Kiowa School, of the necessary academic re- Success came quickly to the color. The paintings have which originated in the early quirements, Jacobsen was artists.

Within weeks of their tendency to be of single figures 1820s when group of gov- struck by their talent he ad- arrival at the university, an or small groups. The dance ernment workers in Anadarko, mitted the students to the uni- exhibit of their work was held. figures echo the character of formed a fine arts club versity. Two other artists, Within a few months, their Plains dancing virtuoso effor local Native American Louise Smokey the lone work traveled outside fects emphasizing the individchildren. woman in the group and Oklahoma.

ual rather than the ceremonial. In the group were four ex- James Auchiah, followed. In 1927, the Kiowa artists receptionally talented children The painters were given a ceived national recognition The Eiteljorg Museum is Spencer Asah, Jack Hokeah, room at the art department when their paintings were located at 500 W. Washington Stephen Mopope, and Monroe where they could work in rela- displayed at an American St. The museum is open TuesTsatoke.

tive privacy. They were made Federation of Arts convention days through Saturdays from Suzie Peters, a government to feel at ease by Jacobsen and in Denver. After showing their 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunfield matron, recognized their were encouraged to mingle work in other parts of the days from noon to 5 p.m.

Adult talent, and sent them to study with other art students. The United States, an exhibit was admission is $2. LAZARUS A HAPPY NEW YEAR, WITH SAVINGS TO CHEER! OFF OFF BATH SHOP BEDDING BEDDING BUYS Entire stock of printed sheets, coordinating Entire stock of pillows, mattress pads and Entire stock of scales. Stick to your New accessories. Our White Sale continues! All throws.

Come in; see our enormous assortment Year's resolution with Krups and Health-0prints, all sizes Reg 7.99-379.99. You'll be amazed Reg. 9.99-119.99. Meter scales Reg. 19.99-$70, 15.99-55.99.

Home Concepts cotton blankets. So soft and Batt Snap: D059 61 at sicrey construction for Sheets 1D070 51, Blankets 10081. 623: Sale or res in ellect through Janudry 13 1990 unless warm, with thermal weave year Pillows DOBOI. Mattress Pads tD6281 ang Throws 0.11 otherwise noted Not Out or stock unless so noted comfort Reg 19.99 any size. start- Sorry no manor Write phone orders supplies last Touch of Class blankets by Fieldcrest Thermal or conventional shedding styles Perma-Sof1 finish 23.34.46.69.

resists BATH SHOP pilling, Vellux blankets by Reg Martex. Can be washed over BUYS LAZARUS and over again! Resists pilling. shedding, lading. HAPPY even shrinking! Reg 18.75-33.75. Tenderness electric blankets by Fieldcrest Finally the ability to control warmth without An assortment of bath towels.

Some at everyday YEAR NEW low prices, ouhers on sale through January 13th 1980 extra weight Reg. 39 99-89 99. 31.99-69.99. Choose solids, stripes, morel 5.99/7.99/9.99. Entire stock of down comforters.

Real sleeping Choose from 12 beauties at that will wake you up! What Regal Juliet bath rugs. superb prices colors in five popular sizes Machine washable fantastic savings! Reg Solid-color cotton comforter covers. Great Savings to floor you' Reg 10.99-32.99. coverups the beauty was never meant to be: hidden! Reg 29 99-49 99. 23.99-39.99.

LOOK FOR LOTS MORE GREAT BUYS IN THIS WEEK'S CATALOG! LAST THREE DAYS FOR THESE BEST OFF OFF JUNIORS SEPARATES JUNIORS' DRESSES Juniors' nautical knit and woven separates. Entire stock of juniors' dresses. From Ivy of Choose jackets, pants, skirts and tops. Cotton. California, Gunne Sax, Misty Lane, Dawn Joy.

Reg Byer and others! Reg 28.50-$84. Jurors Krat and Woven Separates at an stores Juniors Dresses iD374: at all stores Sale paces ellect intough January 6. 1990 SHOP WEEKDAYS 10 AM 19 PM SUNDAY NOON TUb PM SW BUYS! OFF GIRLS' 7 14 DRESSES Entire stock of girls' 7-14 dresses. Whatever her taste, whatever your budget hind what you both want! Reg 11.25-33.75. 7 14 Dresses D4 at all stores.