Art at the Airport in November & December showcases gorgeous wood sculptures and furniture by Jay Stratton of Bettendorf, Iowa; simplistically beautiful ceramic vases by Matt Moyer of Columbia, Missouri and mystical paintings by Karen Kurka Jensen of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Jay Stratton pushes the limits of wood can do. Using carefully chosen pieces of wood, Stratton cuts, laminates, shapes and finishes wood to create one of kind pieces of art furniture and free standing sculpture.  He has even found a way to make wood float.  Look for his "Anti-gravity table" in the exhibit.

Matt Moyer showcases variations of an ancient form, the flower vase, decorated simply through traditional wood-firing techniques in an effort to call attention to the simplicity of color, surface and form in relationship to the function of an object.

Karen Kurka Jensen's sumi-e art form originated in ancient China. This is a technique of painting ink on rice paper in a traditional manner. Through this medium, Kurka Jensen is able to portray her love of nature and record memories of places she has traveled and lived.

Take a break from the madness of the holidays and stop out at the airport for a leisurely stroll through the gallery. One hour of free parking allows plenty of time to browse the exhibit. Artwork on display can also be purchased through Quad City Arts.