Walking on Wood

I learned a new word recently: “Eunoia,” which means “beautiful thoughts”(if you don’t know, now you know). How cool is that? This evening I will be attending the opening of the Arts Immersion Collective’s newest show, entitled, you guessed it, “Eunoia”.

I stopped by the gallery on Baldwin street this past Wednesday afternoon, and took a sneak peek at the exhibition. It is going to be great, just the right small space and so many different pieces by local artists using all manner of media. There seems to be a vein of wood running through the heart of this show, which attracted me immediately; I love the scents, textures, the timeless and limitless relationship between humans and wood, and its intricate beauty juxtaposed with its utilitarian aspect. There are sculptures infused with poetry, literally and figuratively; stunning photographs by Kathy Lederhouse (example: the one shown above), vividly evocative paintings by Eric Zillner, and much, much more. If this isn’t beauty, I don’t know what is.

“Eunoia”will be on display until June 14 at the Common Wealth Gallery, 100 S. Baldwin, Madison, Wisconsin and is open for viewing and contemplation Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Tonight’s opening is from 5:30 to 8 pm, and will feature original music composed and performed by Dave Smith, Wisconsin Arts Board Fellowship Recipient for Music Composition.

Oh, and there is a gourmet cracker bakery on the same floor as the exhibit, so it smells unbelievable, adding to the multisensory eperience. As an added bonus, these delicious morsels will be served this evening, courtesy of the bakery. So all five senses are more than covered. Who could ask for anything more on a balmy Friday evening? Yum.

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