Local artists on display at Anderson House - reception Sunday

Let's Go by Joan Kohl
on display at Anderson House

Two years ago, Brier resident Joan Kohl retired after more than three decades of teaching art in the public schools. When she finally found time to produce her own art, she also developed an obsession with bicycles, and her paintings soon started filling up her home.

“I just think bicycles are happy little objects and I am fascinated with the structure of the frames, the handlebars, the wheels,” Kohl said.

Kohl is one of two local artists who will be showcased at an Artist’s Reception Sunday, October 13th from 1:30 to 3:30pm on the Anderson campus.

Along with her canvasses, Kohl’s house also filled up bicycle figurines, books about bicycling, and funky garage sale finds – all from her friends and her husband Gary who support her passion for two-wheeled vehicles.

Born in Mankato, Minnesota, Kohl studied at St. Catherine’s University in St. Paul, MN and earned a Master’s Degree in art education at Parsons School of Design and Bank Street College of Education, both in New York City. After 15 years of teaching in Illinois, she moved to Washington state where she taught art at the Kirkland Boys and Girls Club along with 15 years of teaching art at Mount Rainier High School in Des Moines.

Circles - quilt by Shoreline resident Donna Eggen

Joining Kohl will be Donna Eggen of Shoreline, a quilter who estimates she has made 100 quilts in the past three decades. Eggen is a member of two quilt guilds that create pieces for cancer patients and hospitalized children.

“I enjoy the challenges and creativity that quilting gives; and quilts are so beautiful and comforting,” Eggen said.

When she retired as an optician, Eggen looked forward to shrinking her backlog of quilting projects. “I thought it would take me 3 years to catch up,” she said. “Well, it’s been 6 years and I am no closer to catching up.”

Eggen has lived in Shoreline for nearly 40 years with her husband, Chris, when she is not off on one of the many international volunteer excursions that have taken her to countries in Africa and South America. And yes, she has commemorated her experiences abroad in a quilt or two.

Both artists will be welcoming visitors for the reception on October 13th. Refreshments will be served, including a wine tasting. The public is invited.

MEET THE ARTISTS

DATE: Sunday, October 13, 2013

TIME: 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Donna Eggen’s quilts are displayed in the main hallway of Anderson Plaza, our assisted living residence.

Joan Kohl’s paintings are displayed in the front hallway of Anderson House, our skilled nursing facility.

Both buildings are located on the Anderson campus at 17201 15th Ave NE in Shoreline.