NCI ARTworks is hosting an exhibition opening for international contemporary artist Ken Knight on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at its gallery in Peru. Knight will join via video to discuss his works, including recent pieces created in Portugal. The exhibition features a collaboration between Knight and contemporary artist Lorena Malm, where Knight's Mondrian-inspired works are enhanced by Malm's brushwork and layering techniques. The collaborative artwork will be on display and available for purchase through March at the NCI ARTworks Gallery in the Westclox building and at the Starved Rock Country Welcome Center in Utica.
This event matters because it brings international contemporary art to a local community, highlighting the collaborative process between two artists and making original artwork accessible to the public. The exhibition also supports NCI ARTworks' mission to engage the community through free, open events and provides an opportunity for local audiences to connect with an artist working across the United States and Europe.