Arapahoe Libraries is proud to host art exhibits each month at Eloise May, Koelbel and Smoky Hill libraries. Library galleries offer the community a place to view a variety of art at no cost while also providing visibility to local artists. A volunteer art selection committee selects exhibits based on artistic quality, variety of exhibits and the suitability of format for each exhibit space.
Have a question about the galleries or interested in showcasing your art? Visit the Art Galleries page for more information.
Katherine Collier
Botanical inspired designs created with acrylic paint on canvas.
My interest in painting botanical subjects stems from my love of the outdoors and of all the small details we let pass us by. Everything from a snow capped mountain to a simple flowering weed; the beauty found in nature provides endless inspiration for my work.
My art focuses on natural subjects abstracted into organic forms of bright color and flowing line. I make multiple sketches of a plant from various angles and proximities that I then layer together to form a final image. This combination of multiple aspects of the plant is a way to get a sense of a plant in its entirety, while highlighting certain characteristics of interest.
Each plant that I choose to paint has a particular unique element that I wish to emphasize. Whether it be the papery texture of a poppy petal, or the bold color of the King Protea, each plant has a particular component of beauty that I bring to life.
The flowing lines and saturated hues of my pieces work together to reveal the simple beauty of nature.
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Lauren Woodward
Lauren Woodward (she/her) was born and raised as an artist in the suburbs of Denver, CO and has been creating art for over 20 years. Her work focuses on the natural and intentional environments around her, from her perspective as a young artist growing up in the Southwestern United States. Lauren’s credo of ‘art, earth & purpose’ is focused within her art and focuses on creating while being environmentally conscious and encouraging the accessibility of fine art and design for all to improve societal well-being.
Art and design have always coexisted within Lauren’s creative process and continue to influence her artwork and the compositional relationships between subject matter and deliberately designed interior environments.
Website: laurenwoodwardart.com, opens a new window
Instagram: @laurenwoodwardart, opens a new window
Christina Aletheia
I love photographing nature and animals. For this photograph set, I was looking at nature mainly that gave me peace and a sense of mystery. I love how a simple photograph can completely change my mood. By changing the shade, switching to black and white, I can have an entirely different piece of art.
