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Tales of Poe Group Art Show - Opening Reception

Friday, September 13, 2024
5:30 pm8:30 pm

Join Wicked Raven Productions and Joslyn Castle & Gardens for an enchanting exploration of Edgar Allan Poe's timeless tales through art at the Carriage House Gallery, located at the Joslyn Castle in Omaha.

We'll meet in the Carriage House from 5:30-8:30pm. This is a free, all-ages event. The exhibit will run through early December and be open to the public at Art Walks and during Carriage House programming.

Artists were asked to unleash their creativity and skill to bring Edgar Allan Poe's hauntingly beautiful stories to life through visual art. Diving deep into Poe's macabre and mysterious world to find inspiration for their pieces. Exploring themes of love, loss, madness, and the supernatural that are prevalent in Poe's works.

From the eerie atmosphere of "The Tell-Tale Heart" to the melancholy beauty of "Annabel Lee," let Poe's words ignite our collective imagination and were a guide for artistic expression for these phenomenal local and regional artists of all mediums.

They considered the dark romanticism, gothic elements, and psychological depth present in his writing as they crafted their own unique interpretations.

Join us at the opening reception or at any of the Fall events at Joslyn Castle and the Carriage House Gallery. Don't miss your chance see first hand how these artists captured the essence of Poe's literary legacy in their artwork, whether through vivid imagery, symbolic motifs, or emotional resonance.

His words whispered to their souls and infused their incredible creations with a sense of intrigue and mystery. This is another can't miss experience at the Carriage House Gallery at Joslyn Castle & Gardens.

Artwork is "The Pendulum and the Man" by Livia Lamblet Heatherly.

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