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art & society - may/jun 2009
Art & Science, Naturally
by Amy Groh
Photography by Bob Ericksen
The shock of witnessing the disappearance of green space and children’s connections to nature sent Joan Root Ericksen and Bob Ericksen on a mission they are still working on today.
Publisher's Note
Make Your Home a Garden
by Jan Wright, Publisher
With the hint of spring in the air, I longed for an outdoor retreat from a long day at the office, and realized just how important it was to me to transform that bare-bones patio into a peaceful outdoor sanctuary!
Designing the Future
A Dymaxion Mosaic
by Jonathan Wright
photography by Bob Ericksen and courtesy of the Museum of Contemporary Art
Architect, philosopher, author, educator, mathematician, designer, futurist and inventor, Richard Buckminster “Bucky” Fuller (1895-1983) was one of the most visionary thinkers of the 20th century.
Bucky Fuller & the Ericksens
by Jonathan Wright
In the 1960s and ‘70s, Bob and Joan Root Ericksen, co-founders and directors of the Sun Foundation, worked on numerous projects with Buckminster Fuller.
Five Portraits
Local Artists in Conjunction
by Sienna Beard and Amy Groh
Now in its fourth year, the Art Fair at Junction City will feature 50 local artists, who all reside within a 100-mile radius of Peoria. Here is a portrait of five of the artists displaying their works at this year's fair.
Visit Africa…
Without Leaving Peoria
by Sienna Beard
Lions and tigers and bears! Oh, my! Actually, in this case, it’s more like, Monkeys and lions and gazelles! Oh, yes!
Ragtime on the Upright
by Sienna Beard
Photos by Howard Vigorita and Nellie Gould
It’s that time of year...head over to the Pere Marquette, gather around the hundred-year-old upright piano, and listen to some serious musicians!
Event Preview
Return to Pimiteoui Pow Wow
On Saturday, June 13th and Sunday, June 14th, the 18th annual Return to Pimiteoui Pow Wow will be held at W.H. Sommer Park in Edwards, Illinois.
Your Place to Be
by Amy Groh
Enhancing your space for entertaining is always a plus and can actually increase the value of your home. Finding ways to customize and beautify the space you’re in can be very rewarding—and this is the perfect time of year to start.
Take 10
Joan Root Ericksen
She is a professional painter and poet, and co-producer and writer of films and exhibits on the Blackfeet tribe of Native Americans. She has authored a book about Buckminster Fuller as well as a book of original poetry.
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