A new exhibit at The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho features geometric shapes, patterns and artwork inspired by temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The museum opened the exhibit, called “Construct” on Thursday.
Museum Communications Director Chloe O’Laughlin said the public response to the exhibit has been positive, with about 160 people attending the exhibit’s opening reception.
The exhibit displays the art of David Louis Jones and Dustin Thompson.
David Louis Jones creates abstract, geometrical paintings. Jones experiments with saturated color in his artwork for this exhibit.
Dustin Thompson is a ceramicist. Thompson makes platters, bowls and vases, which he glazes with geometric shapes inspired by temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
O’Laughlin appreciates different aspects of each of the artists’ work.
“I encourage people to find the connection between Dustin’s pieces and the temples he’s basing them off of, because there is incredible beauty in the temples that they build in the area,” she said. “Also, I feel like some people assume that abstract work is not for them, but I would also stress to come in with an open mind, because David’s work is very approachable and very beautiful.”
ARTmart, an art market where customers can purchase locally made, high-quality art for $200 or less, will also be in operation during the time “Construct” will be open.
O’Laughlin said the museum usually only does the market every other year.
Customers who purchase from this market will also be able to take home the art they purchase on the same day they buy it.
“Some of the artists that have submitted pieces are very, very well-known artists, where if you told anyone that knows of their work and is familiar with their usual prices, $200 is a steal,” O’Laughlin said.
“Construct” and ARTmart will be open through Jan. 18.
To learn more about the current exhibit, visit The Art Museum’s website.