A new exhibit of artwork by Gordon Coons is on view in the social hall February 23 through March 29. There will be an artist’s reception on Sunday, March 8 after both services.  

Gordon Coons is a painter and printmaker who is largely self-taught. He paints in the Ojibwa Woodland style and creates fumage (smoke art) by burning cedar which he embellishes with 24-karat gold leaf. Gordon also prints with linoleum block. Gordon draws inspiration from his Anishinaabe heritage. His bright color palette comes from his natural surrounds in the Great Lakes region. He also enjoys incorporating playfulness in his images, telling stories of relationships between Western and Native cultures, and the connection we have to our shared historical events.  

Gordon exhibits nationally and his work is in permanent collections across the country. More of his artwork can be seen online at gordoncoons.com.