MARSHFIELD – Resounding Rapture & Rapport," a summer art exhibit featuring artist Kathryn E. Petke, is on display in the theatre lobby of the Helen Connor Laird Fine Arts Building at UW-Marshfield/Wood County, 2000 W. 5^th St., Marshfield.

Like the artists’ whose work is currently on display in Gallery 450, Petke focuses on printmaking. 

“We are beings with the same body structure, instincts, and similar traits,” Petke said. “While we are drawn to like facets of life, we each gravitate toward specific people with certain interests, personalities and quirks.  Much like this attraction, so are we to sensations and amusement.  This amazing affinity is unexplainable.  Perhaps this seduction is because people and sensations enliven, provoke and awake us.  Or possibly they create peace of mind and relief from the worries and chaos of everyday life.  I believe this consciousness is necessary to hydrate and bring life.”

Petke is a UW-Marshfield/Wood County graduate.  She has a bachelor of fine arts from UW-Stevens Point and is working toward her master of fine arts degree at UW-Madison. She said her inspiration comes from “this juicy, mysterious life source.”

“The art process and interaction with the relief printing plate are my muse, stimulate, and escape.  My lighthearted sense of humor and intuition compose alluring communicable pieces.  Color, shape, line and illusion create vitality within these prints.  Life is rapturous, which is echoed in my work.”

Petke and her exhibit will be part of the Gallery Reception at 6 p.m. Tuesday, in Gallery 450.  Artists Cathy Jean Clark and Sue Wendlandt will also be in attendance for the opening of “Prints & Drawings.”

Gallery 450 is open 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and during all performances in the Helen Connor Laird Theatre.