Check out the article featuring John Ekstrom that was in the News Gazette then come meet him in person at an artist reception on Thursday, February 14, 6-8 pm. There will be a gallery talk by Ekstrom at 7
p.m. and music by Parkland College Guitar Ensemble.
Originally from Chicago, Ekstrom received both his BFA and MFA from the
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He lived in Paris for a
number of years prior to joining the faculty at Parkland College, where
he taught painting, drawing, and figure drawing from 1979 through 2001.
Ekstrom considers himself first and foremost a teacher and has
influenced many Parkland alumni and artists in the community with his
talent, energy and humor. Since retiring, he continues his art practice
and travels frequently to southern California, a source of inspiration
for much of his newer work. The retrospective will include artworks that
have been produced throughout his artistic career and will feature work
on paper as well as paintings.
Ekstrom will give an additional talk and drawing demonstration on Tuesday, February 19 at 1:15 pm in the Gallery.
These events are free and open to the public.
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