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The Very Near & The Very Far: Works by Joel Rutstein & Ann Wilmsen

An Exhibit Presented by Colorado State University Libraries & Sponsored by the Lilla B. Morgan Memorial Fund

March 7 -April 4, 2008
Opening Reception Friday, March 7 at 5:30 p.m.
First National Bank Gallery
First Floor; Morgan Library

Explore the textures of the natural world in paintings and block prints by local artists Joel Rutstein and Ann Wilmsen. The exhibit and opening is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

Mills Lake By Joel Rutstein

Bobcat Ridge by Ann Wilmsen

About the Artist: Joel Rutstein
After retiring from Colorado State University, where part of his career included being the art librarian, Joel Rutstein has devoted more time to his art, a discipline he has enjoyed since childhood. Joel’s studio interests include drawing, printmaking, and painting with water colors and pastels. His subjects are both natural and human forms, concentrating on how light alters the expressions of buildings, landscapes, and figures. He has also explored the simple, flat forms of block printing, reminiscent of Japanese Ukiyo-e woodcuts. More recently, Joel has been experimenting with close-up views of nature, producing paintings which incorporate images of rock, water, sand, and plants. Joel has exhibited locally in galleries and juried shows.

About the Artist : Ann Wilmsen
Ann Wilmsen moved to Fort Collins in 1966 with her husband and sons. From the beginning, the amazing natural areas around town—mainly Horsetooth and Poudre Canyon, were favorite family areas. After going back to Colorado State University for a midlife BFA, Ann began to paint, using different aspects of the scenic beauty as a basic theme. Her time spent doing graphic design and architectural drafting is also an influence in her painting. Ann’s work has been shown locally and regionally.

For more information about the display, contact CSU Libraries at 970-491-5712.