Some people follow straight paths in pursuit of purpose and fulfillment. Award-winning artist Lynn Rae Lowe is not one of them.
Lowe’s achievements over a lifetime reveal a joyful and enthusiastic embrace of possibilities beckoning across creative disciplines. Her latest endeavor is a series of two- and three- dimensional renderings of the Hebrew alphabet being exhibited at the Jewish Community Center on the Jewish Community Campus.
The exhibition and sale is entitled Illuminations: Aleph to Tav, referring to the “aleph-bet’s” first and last letters.
The public opening is from 4-6 p.m., Sunday, June 3.
Lowe opens the exhibit with an audiovisual presentation of iconic artists from the 20th century, 10 whom are Jewish: Jim Dine, Audrey Flack, Adolph Gottlieb, Keith Haring, Franz Klein, Ida Kohlmeyer, Roy Lichtenstein, Morris Louis, Louise Nevelson, Jules Olitski and Mark Rothko.
A tour of the exhibition follows at 4:45 p.m. in the Galleria of the Campus and ends with a wine reception.
Expressed in her unique style as well as patterns associated with the aforementioned “Iconic Eleven,” the collection interprets the Hebrew alphabet in more than three dozen ways including bronzes, metal sculptures, paintings with mixed media, two-dimensional and a sampling of her Judaica.
“I want to leave a legacy of understanding something I feel is inspirational… to create a visual key allowing the viewer to open a door and take a personal journey, discovering layers of meaning in the Jewish alphabet,” said Lowe.
Vising from her studio in Tucson. Arizona, Lowe will remain in Kansas City until Wednesday, June 6, offering tours, “Art Talks,” and hands-on workshops for teens, adults and families. Pre-registration is required. Details available at TheJKC.org/LynnRae.
Following Lowe’s departure, group tours are available upon request through July 27. For reservations call 913-327-8077.
The exhibition follows a lifetime of creative and often award-winning achievements for Lowe. At age nine Lowe played opposite George C. Scott and she has continued as a stage actress, performer and writer. She is the author of a self-published a book, “Call Someplace Paradise,” and newspaper articles as the “The Gardening Guru.” She has received two Niche awards for creative design and has exhibited in museums, galleries and private collections. She served as the Projects and Art Director of the Telluride Film Festival and was Producer of the Telluride Jazz Festival.
Lowe grew up in a Reform Jewish home where her mother integrated teachings of Buddhism and yoga.
“I had this great ecumenical background which led me, into metaphysics, astrology, numerology, palmistry and tarot,” Lowe said.