Common Ground strives to be the center of a vibrant inclusive community and one that is alive with art.
Our gallery is located in our highly utilized Flatlander Classroom, a space dedicated to connecting the community, facilitating educational opportunities focusing on healthy living, and providing access to local artists. This multi-use space is ideal for integrating the arts into the urban environment and creating partnerships among artists, the community, and businesses.
Featured Art Installation: Jennifer Gibas and Shelley Masar
Stop by the Flatlander Classroom & Art Gallery to see the newest local art installation featuring Jennifer Gibas and Shelley Masar. Their mural "Pelt" will be on display in the Art Gallery from August 1st - September 30th.
"Pelt"
By Jennifer Gibas and Shelley Masar
Canvas, paint, gromets, finger cymbals, twine
About Installation
Shelley and Jen have been making tandem murals in Urbana for several years, at private and public locations. Check out our other work on the back patio of Huaraches Moroleon, on the vacant building at 1102 E Washington St., as well as Jen's solo mural at the front entrance of the Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center.
"Pelt" was a mental exercise aimed at experiencing improvisation and unpredictability in artmaking, as well as responsiveness to the character of new materials and methods.
Did you enjoy this mural or any of our other ones around town? Paint is expensive, so please consider making a donation to our art supply fund at: Paypal - jengibas@gmail.com
Do you want to buy this mural? Make us an offer! Jengibas@gmail.com
Artist Statement: Jennifer Gibas
I create digital, painted and animated murals for public spaces. I'm a medical illustrator and often the biological forms I work with every day are a huge part of my inspiration. I am particularly excited about murals because I want to bring art to people who aren't necessarily going to step inside a gallery. I want the art to find them in their daily lives and remind them that the world is not a totally utilitarian place.
Contact
Website - jengibas.wixsite.com/murals
Murals and Commissions: jengibas@gmail.com
Work is available for sale! Contact artist directly for more details.
Other Murals by Jen Gibas & Shelley Masar
Bird of Paradise - Mural on back patio of Huaraches Moroleon
Blake - Mural for private home
River - mural for private home
Local Food For All Mural
Design by Madelyn Witruk
This project was funded by a 2021 grant from the Urbana Arts and Culture Program and the mural was designed by local artist, Madelyn Witruk. The mural encapsulates images of the local food movement, food access, diversity of Urbana residents, cultural cuisines, and highlights imagery from our local farms, like Blue Moon Farm, Sola Gratia Farm, and Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery. This artwork aims to serve as a celebration of Urbana's uniqueness, including its strong local food system, its vibrant art community, and its warm, inclusive culture.
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