SIN Fine Arts

Well-Rounded Photography

Progression Of Styles

Bill Rauhauser's photographic career has taken many turns
as he has created unique images, taught his favorite sub-
ject, opened the area's first photographic gallery and collect-
ed equipment and books to enhance his work. Through April
5, the Clique Gallery, 200 W. Fifth Ave., Royal Oak, will show
his most recent photographic experiments — "In Color." The
man who has taught at the Center for Creative Studies, Wayne
State University and the University of Michigan has captured
the people and buildings of Detroit. In contrast, one series of
photos picks up on the patterns and shapes of inanimate ob-
jects such as canned goods. (810) 545-2200.

Lyle Morris paints his own subjects but
adapts them to varying styles. Fifty of his
oil paintings — some realistic, others im-
pressionistic, many modernistic --- will fill
the Swann Gallery, 1250 Library St., De-
troit, through April 15. His one-man show,
"Progression of Masters," captures many
of the scenes he viewed while traveling with
his naval officer father and for his own job
as a federal employee. Morris records his
memories as well as images captured in
personal photos. (313) 965-4826.

Bill Rauhauser: Baseball, color photography.

Lyle Morris: Negative Light, oil on canvas.

Distinctive no

Three artists feature their distinctIdesigns at the
Sybaris Gallery, 202 E. Third St., Royal Oak, in a
group show that continues through April 26. Jewel-
er Andrew Cooperman's brooches, necklaces and rings
are full of subtle nuances and tell stories as they be-
come parts of series. Metalsmith June Schwarcz com-
bines techniques to form vessels finished in layers
for themes of opposition. Virginia Scotchie's small ce-
ramic sculptures develop her ongoing visual investi-
gation of manmade and natural objects. (810)
544-3388.

June Schwartz: Vessel #870, copper and enamel.

ncient Anima s

The Near-Eastern region referred to as Persia of ancient
times (now Iran) is a source of ceramic artifacts that will be
featured through April 4 at the Donna Jacobs Gallery, 574
N. Woodward, Birmingham. Three of the works capture an-
imals of special sig-
nificance to that
period. A libation
vessel is formed to
show a bold animal.
A large vase has an
ibex border to illus-
trate the wild goats
with large, back-
ward-curved horns.
A small, blue-glazed
ram is presented as
an example of Is-
lamic art. (810) 540-
1600.

Persian artist: Libation vessel, ceramics.

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Edge Of The Rock

The art posters of Derek Hess have been called
"edgy." Boldly illustrating rock groups, his
poster style resembles comic book drawings.
Hess, a Cleveland native who has attended
the Center for Creative Studies, brings ex-
amples of his work to the C-POp Gallery, 515
S. Lafayette (Suite D) in Royal Oak, where
they will remain until April 20. His artwork,
also on view at Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall
of Fame, often serves as album covers. He has
done illustrations for Nin, White Zombie and
Iggy Pop. (810) 398- 9999.

Derek Hess: Six Finger Satellite, silkscreen.

Suzanne Chessler is a freelance writer who compiles and writes our "Hanging Around" Fine Arts pages. If you have information about art happenings you wish to have con-
sidered for our Fine .Arts section, including show openings and ongoing exhibits, please send your information, including photos or slides, three weeks prior to publication
date, to Gail Zimmerman, Fine Arts Editor, c t o The Jewish News, 27676 Franklin Road, Southfield, MI 48034; information may be faxed to (810) 354-6069.

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