Art Gallery

Quad City Arts presents Art at the Airport featuring paintings by K. Nadine Mitchell and Holly Buchholz with mixed media sculpture by Dean Kugler.

From August 29-October 28, 2024, Quad City Arts presents Art at the Airport featuring figurative paintings by K. Nadine Mitchell and Holly Buchholz with mixed media sculpture by Dean Kugler.

K. Nadine Mitchell’s artwork is a combination of collage, drawing and oil paint that usually focuses on the human figure. Mitchell is fascinated by the human condition and generational gaps. Artistically, she is inspired by the abstract color landscapes of Mark Rothko, the bright bathtub still lifes of Pierre Bonnard, and the rich brushy flesh tones of contemporary Jenny Saville. Mitchell states, “I love watching and learning from people and it may be evident from my work. I paint the figure to observe and engage in humankind. Each piece is not only an icon of the one observed but also a self-portrait.”

Holly Buchholz, of Franklin, WI is drawn to swimming pools, oceans, fountains, rivers and lakes. She explains, “We not only require water for life, but we’re drawn to it for recreation, refreshment, play and relaxation.  In this body of work, I strive to explore the restorative, meditative and therapeutic (both physical and mental) benefits of water and sunshine.

Dean Kugler, of Bettendorf, is a seasoned interdisciplinary artist, painter, and figurative sculptor. His 3D work is featured primarily at Gallery Victor Armendariz in Chicago.

He sees himself primarily as a sculptor due to the challenges he finds and thrives on within the process. In all its beauty, crudeness, and subtleties, the figure offers infinite opportunities to express feelings and emotions. There is also a physicality to sculpture that requires the work to be experienced through movement in order to reveal more about the piece. By using both realism and abstraction, he creates a visual that challenges the viewer to resolve what they are seeing. Therefore, providing a greater connection between the artist and the viewer.

All three artists enjoy capturing the endless expressions found in their fellow human beings.

In addition to the airport gallery, the artist’s works can be seen and purchased online: https://www.shopquadcityarts.com/airport-gallery.

Quad City Arts’ Art at the Airport Gallery

Art at the Airport in The Quad Cities International Airport is easy to find. It is across from the gift shop and restaurant and right before the security checkpoint. The gallery never closes, and you will pay just a dollar for the first hour of parking.

Quad City Arts is a nonprofit local arts agency dedicated to enriching the quality of life in the Quad City region through the arts. Support for art exhibitions is provided by the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Quad City Arts Gallery is located at 1715 Second Avenue in the Arts and Entertainment District of Rock Island. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. For more information, contact Dawn Wohlford-Metallo 309-793-1213 X108, or by email.

www.quadcityarts.com