For Release: July 11, 2005
On the next edition of Mixed Media , Kentucky's only weekly arts series, artists transform the halls (and walls and floors and ceilings) of a gallery in an ambitious installation project called "Immersions: Informing the Present Moment." The program also includes an overview of Lexington's LexArts Weekend and classical music performed by pianist and instructor Denine LeBlanc. Hosted by Mel Fisher, the program airs Tuesday, July 26 at 8/7 p.m. CT on KET1 and Saturday, July 30 at 6/5 p.m. CT on KET2.First, the Lexington Art League's Loudoun House galleries have traditionally showcased artwork on the walls and on pedestals near the walls, but an innovative exhibit this past December made the galleries themselves a work of art. Artists Kurt Gohde, Michael Goodlett, Kazuko Matsumoto and Zoe Strecker transformed the halls and walls and floors and ceilings of the historic home in an installation called "Immersions: Informing the Present Moment." One of the galleries focused on the historic North Lexington Castlewood neighborhood.
Next, the focus is the Lexington Arts and Cultural Council's (LACC) LexArts Weekend, which took place in February that was an opportunity for everyone to experience the variety of arts opportunities available in Lexington. Jim Clark, CEO of the LACC, explains that arts organizations across town opened their doors to the public. Highlights include a behind-the- scenes look into Kentucky Ballet Theatre, The Lexicon Project, the Bluegrass Printmakers' Cooperative and a video montage that captures the flavor of what the LexArts Weekend is about.
Finally, viewers are treated to the soothing sounds of classical pianist Denine LeBlanc. She is an instructor of piano at the University of Louisville School of Music and the Arts and Humanities teacher at Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary School in Louisville. She recently released her debut solo recording called The Sun Shines Bright , which features music written by Kentucky-based composers.
Mixed Media is a KET production, produced and directed by Gary Pahler. The program is closed-captioned for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Viewers can find out more about programming on KET's six digital channels by visiting the KET Web site at www.ket.org .