Catch New Art in DRIFT Exhibit

Adrian Aquilino, of Wildwood, is one of 71 St. Louis regional artists whose work is displayed through Aug. 19 in a new exhibition called Drift.

Drift features original artworks that address the U.S. migration from East to West, the relationship of humans to nature, and how people are affected by time, space and movement.

Renowned art critic and educator Ivy Cooper selected 85 artworks by 71 artists to feature in Drift. A total of 202 artworks were submitted by 111 St. Louis regional artists for her consideration.

Cooper is professor of art history at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. Her specialties are contemporary art and art theory, public sculpture, Minimalism, and American art. She writes critical art reviews for numerous publications.

Aquilino's work is presented at the St. Louis Artists’ Guild, #2 Oak Knoll Park in Clayton. The other grouping of the exhibit is presented at Art Saint Louis, 555 Washington Avenue, #150, in downtown St. Louis.

The entry gate to the St. Louis Artists' Guild is located on Big Bend Boulevard, just North of Clayton Road. The gallery is free and open to the public from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

The exhibit was open to regional artists residing within a 200-mile radius of St. Louis.

Robin Hirsch, Art Saint Louis associate director and gallery director, said in a news release that all media and styles are featured, including ceramics, collage, digital media, drawing, installation, metalsmithing, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, textiles, and video.

"Patrons are encouraged to visit both locations to compare and appreciate the full impact of the presentation," said Hirsch.

Art Saint Louis exhibits are supported by the Missouri Arts Council and Regional Arts Commission.