Flooded Arts A Success!
This past weekend, VISTA Corridor Recovery hosted the Flooded Art Show at the Cherry Building in downtown Cedar Rapids. On Nov. 20-21 97 people attended the fundraiser and many bid on the 24 items up for sale. At the conclusion of the show 22 of the 24 pieces at the event sold.
The Cherry Building large and airy space was filled with artwork from a local artist, T.S. “Thor” Anderson, and VISTAs, Matthew Aswegan, Luisa Sondie and Tina Michaud. Attendees walked in to find Luisa Sondie’s photos taken after the flood, suspended in mid air, floating in frames constructed with wood rescued after the flood. Various other paintings and photographs were carefully staged around the room on top of levels, hammers and plywood. Visitors were made to feel as if they were stepping into a construction zone. Food for the event was even presented on a plywood tabletop and sawhorse base.
I attended the show on Friday, the opening night, and when I left the place was so packed you had to weave in and out of people to find the exit. The photos, which were in mostly in black and white where so powerful against the plain glass and black frames it was hard to choose a favorite. Many VISTAs who attended the event bid on photos that depicted houses or sites they had personally worked on. Many felt an emotional connection to both the photo and the house.
VISTA Matthew Aswegan, who created the Flooded Art Show said, “All the preparation and hard work paid off, and of course, the photography turned out beautifully — overall, the event was a great success for CCIA and the VISTA Corridor Recovery program.” The night was truly a success for Matt and the VISTA program.
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