By BECKY KISER
Hays Post
Three unique types of art will be highlighted at the newest exhibition opening Friday at the Hays Arts Center, 112 E. 11th.
"These are three professionals who have been retired from what their other careers were but are still the most amazing artists," said Brenda Meder, executive director of the Hays Art Council.
"Layered, Frayed and Appliqued" aptly describes the fiber art by Paulette VonLintel Karlin that will be displayed in the Front Gallery.
Meder describes Karlin's work as "not quilts, but brilliant fabric collage upcycled from other things. Just stunning with color and textures and form."
The Hall Gallery will feature a mixed-media collage assemblage exhibition, "Time for Collage," by Cal Mahin, a local award-winning artist and former Colby schools art teacher.
A body of work by Hays photographer Leon Staab, "Close to Home," will grace the walls of the Founders Gallery.
......The opening reception for all three exhibits will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 28.