Another Hidden Gem
In downtown Lincoln, near Crescent Moon Coffee, there is another local gem that is more connected to Union than people may know. If anyone has taken an oil painting or watercolor class, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Julia Noyes, one of our own professors here at Union, owns an art gallery in the Haymarket. It’s titled Noyes Art Gallery and is located on 119 South 9th St. Lincoln, NE 68508. Every month a new exhibit is set up to showcase some local Lincoln artists. Starting on November 1st, three new artists will be showcased.
Sharon Sykes’ fascination with her current art technique began around Christmas time last year. She made a gift for her mother out of an electric box that she turned into a nativity set. This started her on the path of making art pieces similar to the style of steampunk, which is using rustic metal and mixing it with modern parts like computer chips.
Janna Harsch was inspired by something closer to home: her mother and grandmother. Harsch grew up watching her mother garden and tend to animals. This inspired her to really pay attention to detail of color. Harsch was also inspired by her grandmother’s home way out in the countryside, where the only light was either daylight or moonlight. This gave her a keen eye to depict real colors.
Ambur Harvey dove into a world of fantasy with surreal and mythological creatures. In high school, she decided to take a variety of classes about Roman and Greek mythology. This loosely inspired her to paint what she saw both in her mind and around her. Harvey gleamed other inspiration from books and the long conversations she had with her mom about myths.
Gianna Starr is a senior studying history.