What I do in the Arts: Printmaker Papermaker Assoicate Director of Normal Editions Workshop Teach Art
Artist in studio	Illustrations about Papermaking

Views of recent exhibition:

LANDSCAPE and BEYOND 2007 Illinois State University Alumni Exhibition University Galleries June 8 - September 14, 2007
Dual Pathway a collaborative installation by Veda and Meda Rives the configuration of the handmade paper defines two spiraling pathways that intertwine as they approach the center of the artwork. Handmade paper: abaca fiber, yarn, thread, wood, tea leaves, hair, sawdust, milkweed silks & seeds
overall view Dual Pathway from below	artists with  Dual Pathway at the reception
Dual Pathway is a large handmade paper installation measuring 20’ x 14’ x 6’  which hangs from the ceiling above the viewers’ heads.
upper level of  Dual Pathway	Dual Pathway looking up at the center
Made of abaca fiber, thirty-two separate handmade paper panels are hung sequentially in a configuration that defines two spiraling pathways that intertwine as they approach the center of the artwork.
Dual Pathway looking up at the center	Dual Pathway detail
Each of the handmade paper panels measures 3’x 3’ and is composed of smaller shapes inspired by nature.
Dual Pathway detail	Dual Pathway detail
Dual Pathway is purposefully placed in a position to cause the viewer to look upward and is intended to define a space that is set apart for wonder, contemplation, and inspiration.
Dual Pathway detail	overall view Dual Pathway from above
The exhibition will be available for viewing until September 14.  Summer hours at University Galleries are Monday noon-4:00, Tuesday noon – 7:00 pm,  Wednesday – Saturday noon – 4:00, other times by appointment, 309 438-5487.  The gallery is located on Beaufort Street between University and School streets, in Normal, Illinois.

 Views of Recent Works:

Opposing Forces II Monotype  x 8 1/2" 13"	Opposing Forces Monotype  x 8 1/2" 13"
Joining Forces Monotype  x 8 1/2" 13"	Joining Forces II Monotype  x 8 1/2" 13"
Fragment I Monotype 6 1/2" x 8 1/2"	Fragment II Monotype 6 1/2" x 8 1/2"
untitled Monotype 6 1/2" x 8 1/2"	Equilibrium Monotype 6 1/2" x 8 1/2"
Fragments Linger Monotype 29" x 26"

Assoicate Director of Normal Editions Workshop in the School of Art of the College of Fine Arts at Illinois State University :

Previous Teaching Assignments:

•  in the School of Art of the College of Fine Arts at Illinois State University :

• at Lincoln Land Community College Extension program in Taylorville:

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