Eisenberg Gallery at the J
From historical and educational exhibits to beautiful displays of local, national, and international art, the Eisenberg Gallery at the J hosts a wide array of content. Exhibits cycle through on a monthly basis, providing a constant stream of new material. Admission is free. The gallery is open to the public. All visitors must check in with the Front Desk receptionist.
May 1- 26
Showing in the Main Gallery
”CONNECTIONS” explores the shared artistic language of poems from Jennifer Larsen, paintings from Cindy Mathiasen and quilts from Beth Pfeffer. These forms of art are shaped by rhythm, repetition and care. They reveal a common impulse to create meaning with color, pattern, and word. Larsen, Mathiasen and Pfeffer are former professional colleagues at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Their distinguished careers in healthcare have brought thoughtful compassion, unique attentiveness and human centered approaches to their artistic work. The public is invited to the opening reception on Saturday, May 2 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
About the Artists
Larsen, a published poet, was selected as a member of The Seven Doctors’ Project, which is a collaborative writing workshop of University of Nebraska Medical Center and University of Nebraska Omaha. She is a member of the editorial board of Fine Lines, a quarterly literary journal. The poems she has written and chosen for the exhibition were inspired by or are a reflection of her fellow collaborators’ art.
Mathiasen is a visual artist whose paintings are inspired by the quiet beauty and resilience of the natural world. Raised in Iowa, she developed an early appreciation for landscapes and the rhythm of nature. Her works offer moments of calm, reflection, and connection to the world of nature that has long inspired her. She has other works exhibited at the Artists’ Cooperative Gallery in the Old Market and Ginger’s Hang Up. Visit cindyraeart.com for more information.
Pfeffer began quilting over 40 years ago alongside her grandmother from whom she learned that quilts are not only functional but carry memories, connections and care. She has created hundreds of quilts with bold use of color, thoughtful composition, and intricate detail. Many of her quilts have been gifted to friends and family, as she believes they are meant to be shared, lived with, and cherished.
Gallery Hours
Monday – Thursday
5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday
5:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday
7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Open to the public.
All guests must check in with
the Front Desk receptionist.