Artrageous at KOPN, Friday October 7, 2011

Elaine Durchholz and Jane Mudd will be displaying their artwork in the Cope Ashlock room at KOPN for the next Artrageous Friday, October 7th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. KOPN is at 915 East Broadway. This event is free and open to the public.

Jane Bick Mudd lives on a farm outside of Fulton, Missouri with her husband Tom. She has three grown children and is an Assistant Professor of Art at William Woods University in Fulton. She works in several medias and has a body of work that reflects many different themes. “The subject of my next painting or project is usually dictated by my daily experiences and exposures. I look for opportunities and challenges and I’m curious. I feel strongly about the environment, women’s issues, peace, and the importance of art in the world. I most often work directly from life but occasionally use other imagery for inspiration. Recently I have pursued several opportunities for public art."

Elaine Durchholz: I have been driven to create my whole life, literally since before I can remember. My mom tells me before I even made it to kindergarten I often had at least three projects underway by ten in the morning. By the time I got to high school I had explored a range of media, and found many I enjoy. Then I surprised everyone and myself by majoring in Biology in college. Though studying life is another passion of mine, my rigorous schedule left little time for art classes, and the lack of a creative outlet resulted in another radical decision. I'm currently taking time off before grad school to focus on my art. Life is about doing what makes you happy.