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We have features on several other Metro artists and art events this month. It is such a pleasure and privilege to be able to provide a platform for regional artist of all

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Editors: Jake Bishop, Dylan Seibert, Paul Seibert Layout Design Artists: Jake Bishop, Kayla King, Dylan Seibert, Mark Polege Sales: Jake Bishop, Kayla King, Jennifer Lynn Reida, William Schmitz, Paul Seibert, Dylan Seibert Ad Artists: Jake Bishop, Kayla King, Mark Polege, Dylan Seibert, Wil Sullivan Calendar: Dylan Seibert, Paul Seibert Website Design & Up-Keep: Mark Polege (MarkusDesignWorks.com), Jake Bishop Photography: Mark Polege (PhotographyofMarkPolege.com)

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Contributors: Cover Logo: Jake Bishop Comics: Danny Houk Photography/ Images: Courtesy of Michael Anderson (p.10-21), Carrie Paul (p.28-31), Leroy Binks (p.34-37), Shakayla Clark (p.44-47)

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Table of Contents

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10 Artists and Patrons Eagerly Return to 33rd Midwest Salute to the Arts by Michael Anderson 24 September Comics featuring Danny Houk

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25 September Fun Page 28 Get the Scoop on the Coolest Spots for Ice Cream This Fall!

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Artists and Patrons Eagerly Return To rd 33 Midwest Salute to The Arts

by Michael Anderson

Artists and patrons enthusiastically greeted one another at the revival of the 33rd Midwest Salute to the Arts festival in Moody Park in Fairview Heights, IL. After last year’s cancellation due to Covid, the 2021 event returned with a redesigned layout adding wide spacing between the 30 artist tents, demonstration areas, performance stages and a food truck court.

An early visitor to the booth of mixed media artist, Matt Jones, said “I bought one of your pieces in 2019 and I am so glad to see you are back.”

Jones acknowledged his customer with a smile as he began discussing his latest works, “I draw from my imagination but if you have a request, I am willing to try it.” Jones’ paintings have an “outsider art” look. He said, “I have always been a rebel.”

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In a neighboring booth, Fine Craft/Wood artist, Terry Shaw, was happy to be exhibiting once again at the Salute. He said “80% of my business income is from art fairs.” His exhibit included his furniture designs and sculptural wood assemblages which festival judges recognized with an Award of Merit. Shaw proudly describes himself as a sixth-generation wood-joiner and owns antique hand planes inscribed with the name of his Scottish ancestors handed down to him as family heirlooms.

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Jewelry artist Kathy Fields was born in Lima, Peru and studied art as time permitted as she raised her children. Along with brass and copper metals, many pieces in her collection include red, orange, and purple spiny oyster shells imported from Peru. One of her featured designs is a necklace with a hand clasp that she says symbolizes “reaching back to Peru” for her art.

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Another jewelry maker and Alton, IL resident, Rocky Pardo, spent portions of her childhood traveling to and from her family home in Spain. At that time, she felt “as though Spain was somewhere in the clouds” and believes that experience now influences the celestial design themes in her work. Pardo’s collection also received an Award of Merit.

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View of a kinetic sculpture and the artist Keven Troubaugh

As Stacy Janson, a Bellevillebased photographer, handed one of her photographic prints to a buyer, another customer in her booth exclaimed, “You are red hot right now.” She had already sold two other photos by early Saturday morning. Jansen laughingly agreed, “Well, it is summer out here you know!” She explained that this was only her second art fair. She had been encouraged by the acceptance of her work after winning an Emerging Artist award at a Southwestern Illinois College student art show. “I have continued my studies at SWIC just for my own personal development. I have even started drawing during the Covid shutdown,” she said.

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Sculptor Kevin Trobaugh, a festival favorite and mainstay, placed one of his brushed-steel kinetic sculptures near the entrance of the park where its spinning discs entertained festival goers.

Trobaugh said he could sense an enthusiasm for the return of the fair. “I like the layout. It seems like a true art fair format,” he said.

Artist Stacey Janson with her photographic prints on metal.

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Artist Mollie Chounard describes her modern fantasy and surreal paintings as being on “a line between illustration and fine art.” Her detailed acrylic paintings encourage viewers to look for the visual clues she places within her images to provoke a thought or even a laugh.

According to Chounard “every painting tells a story.”

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Clay artist and Award of Merit winner Mike Bose specializes in raku firing which yields his signature crackle glazing. Although the crackle patterns are random, he varies the thickness of his glazes to control their size. “At some point though, the raku gods do take over,” he admits. Bose combines his vessels with elegant animal figures. He states, “They are my comfort zone.”

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Peggy Schuning - Mixed media

Mixed media artist, Peggy Schuning creates mosaics from fragments of repurposed slate, marble, natural stone, tiles, hand-cut glass smalti, and found objects. She says, “Finding the significance in seemingly exhausted materials inspires me.”

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Robert Asselmeier, an artisan in Fine Craft/Wood, was ecstatic to be part of the Midwest Salute. His previous art fair having been canceled, it was a joyous experience to be included in this event. “Being here at this festival has been a life-changing event for me. I am so very grateful.” Robert, also, was a Merit Award recipient.

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Christina MacMorran, an artist based in Troy, IL, and a member of the festival judging panel, described her experience as a weekend full of “inspired conversations, exciting new artists, and familiar favorites.” She said, “It is a colossal undertaking to plan an event like this, but the impact it has on artists, patrons, and community is equally so. Kudos to the Midwest Salute to the Arts for such a fun, safe, well planned and beautiful event.”

The 33rd Midwest Salute to the Arts also showcased approximately 35 working artists and artisans in the Gesso Magazine, Gateway Artists Guild, Midwest Woodcarvers, and Artisan Guild of Southern Illinois demonstration venues. Live musical performances and children’s activities took place throughout the three-day event.

Best of Show ~ Michael Steddum Merit Awards ~ Terry “Buddy” Shaw Paul Bayer Rocky Pardo Steven Martin Peggy Schuning Mike Bose

Demonstration artists: Patti Becker, Artisans Guild of Southern Illinois; Kevin Pickard, Gesso Magazine; Karen Miller, Gateway East Artists Guild.

Robert Asselmeier Larry Drake Ryan James Davis Mayor’s Choice Award ~ Robert Cornman Arts Council Choice Award ~ Doug Becker

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About the Author: Belleville, IL-based artist Michael Anderson has been an artist, illustrator and designer for over 35 years and his clients hail from around the U.S. Anderson earned a BA with Honors and was a Deans College Scholar SIU Edwardsville in 1973. An awardwinning gallery artist, his works have been exhibited in numerous group and solo shows at area venues including Art Saint Louis, St. Louis Artists Guild, Third Degree Glass Factory, Green Door Gallery, Gateway East Artists Guild and Art on The Square. For further information about Michael Anderson’s artworks please visit his website at www.artworkarchive.com/profile/ michael-anderson

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History Corner

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Get the Scoop on the Coolest Spots for Ice Cream this Fall!

by Carrie Paul

As the Labor Day celebrations signal the end of pool season and the Missouri Bicentennial fair and Autumn celebrations begin, I can’t help reflecting on the history of what summer must have been like two hundred years ago in Saint Louis. A few thoughts come to mind -hot, humid, and carefree.

I can’t think of a better way to beat the heat and celebrate the Labor Day holiday then by spending it with family and friends enjoying barbecue and my favorite summertime indulgence: ice cream!

Ice cream was popularized, and some say the walk away cone may have been invented at The Louisiana Purchase Exposition held at Forest Park in Saint Louis, known more popularly as the Saint Louis World’s Fair in Forest Park in 1904. Historians agree that the origin of ice cream itself goes as far back as ancient times and has always been enjoyed around the world over. Of course you don’t need it to be hot, or even a summer day, to have an excuse for eating and enjoying it. My first real ice cream cone I truly ever looked forward to was one from Ted Drewes. As a child growing up in South Saint Louis and living in the Lindenwood Park neighborhood, I had the luxury of going to this iconic custard shop more often than the average Saint Louisan. I even won a coloring contest at a young age and made the Saint Louis Post Dispatch paper when I was a child back in 1979.

My prize? More ice cream to take home! And so it began… my love affair with this cool and refreshing summertime (or anytime) dessert of countless flavors which never seems to disappoint.

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Ted Drewes located at 6726 Chippewa in South Saint Louis at one time was one of the sweetest stops on what was then called Old Route 66. Ted Drewes, Sr. had opened several stores (one in Natural Bridge, one off Grand and the one off Route 66). In 1958, just the South Grand and Chippewa stores remained, and Ted Drewes, Jr. later expanded the location on Chippewa, which was the busier of the two locations. On any given day, locals and tourists alike will wait in lines wrapped around the building for this famous refreshment which always seems to hit the spot.

Whether you savor a famous “concrete” (a shake so thick it can be turned upside down) a float, a sundae, or a cone, the toppings are seemingly endless. Lines actually move at a swift pace so check out the frozen custard stand which has been creating memorable summer nights ever since its inception. In Ted’s words, “It really is good guys … and gals!”

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It is one of the most beautiful art deco (19101939 architectural style) ice cream martini bars that I have been to. Even the restrooms were once voted as the best in America! The decadent hand crafted sundaes and ice cream martinis are what make this the epicenter of the up and coming district in the city. On my visit, I tried a vanilla sundae topped with marshmallow sauce and strawberries and it was delicious. They even have the world’s smallest sundae, if you just wish for a taste of something sweet. The memories within its walls made for an enjoyable outing with my mother as I soaked in the history of the district and the art deco atmosphere to boot.

As far as the Mother Road is concerned, it is no longer the main thoroughfare west, but despite this has a special place in history and still makes an interesting detour. Speaking of roads and cars, another amazing spot to indulge your sweet tooth is located in the former “Automotive Row” which today is proudly called The Midtown Alley Design District. On the street of Locust, you will find a unique and one of a kind ice cream shop, and the only art deco ice cream shop on this side of the Mississippi. It is called The Fountain on Locust. The building itself was built around 1916 and once housed the Supreme Car Company which made Stutz high performance custom sports sedans called the Stutz Blackhawk and Stutz Bearcat. According to its website, Joy Grdnic purchased this building in 2005 and opened her dream store in 2008.

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September 2021 cream sundae toppings, old-fashioned floats, and sorbets to suit whatever mood your taste buds crave. So come hungry for dinner or just for dessert, but whatever you do, save room for some. This award winning ice cream menu will have you saying the infamous quote, “the best time for ice cream is always.”

Speaking of the 1904 World’s Fair, I can’t think of a more romantic dessert spot than Cyrano’s Cafe and their famous desserts from the heart. Their signature sundae called World’s Fair Eclair (French vanilla ice cream, delicate pastry, gold brick and whipped cream) is beyond delectable and you will want two spoons for this one! The name Cyrano (Greek origin) came from a love poem written in 1897 from a French poet, about a character, Cyrano de Bergerac, who fell in love with a woman named Roxane. The then owners stated the name encompassed the relationships of friends, family, and lovers alike.

Originally located just west of Forest Park in the 1960’s and tucked into a basement off Clayton and DeMun Avenue, the location has since moved several times. Current owners Carolyn and Charles Down revived the namesake when the café had to close and is located off of Lockwood in the heart of Old Orchard in the Webster Groves neighborhood.

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If you are feeling like you need a little decadence, Clementine’s Naughty and Nice Ice Cream was voted by Oprah Magazine in 2019 as America’s “sexiest ice cream” and made the O- list. Who knew ice cream could be so …. well …. “hot”? Clementine’s serves up handcrafted unique flavored variations at five locations located in Lafayette Square, Lake Saint Louis, Southampton on Macklind Avenue, and Town and Country. Tiramisu, watermelon, gooey butter cake, salted caramel, and midnight pleasures (triple dark chocolate but never bitter) can be ordered. If you want something “nice” select from the made from scratch samples of the day, or take a walk on the wild side for a something a little more adventurous and try the “naughty” side of the menu, which has some alcohol in the recipe. Pink champagne sorbet or boozy banana rum are refreshing and one you can’t help but say “Cheers!” to.

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September 2021 Ted Drewes: teddrewes.com

The Fountain on Locust: fountainonlocust.com

Cyranos: cyranos.com

Clementine’s Naught and Nice: clementinescreamery.com

Whether you get your kicks on the Old Route 66, or simply soaking up a bit of sun in these last few days of summer, we “all scream for ice cream” and things `a la mode All pictures taken by: Carrie Paul just seem to taste that much better. Consider Some information taken from the websites of Ted experimenting with some playful combinations Drewes and The Fountain on Locust. of toppings and flavors at anyone of these unique and genial locations while exploring some of the history in the area when you visit.

Doesn’t every sundae deserve some sprinkles or a cherry on top? I can’t think of a better way to kick off fall.

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LEROY BINKS Leroy Binks is an artist and designer currently investigating pareidolia and chromosteropsis through his art. Understanding that we do not all see the same things because we don’t look through the same physical and metaphorical eyes is key to broader human understanding.

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“When I began working with digital manipulation of stock images, I had this idea that some ‘essence’ of the original images may be able to be perceived by the viewer. As I began asking others what they saw in the abstract images, their perceptions varied greatly from each other, as well as from what the original images were.

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I thought, erroneously, of seeing faces in toast or shapes in clouds and everyone would see something close to the same. It was more like asking what a person sees in an inkblot. I knew we all bring a unique perspective based on our past to any new experience and so our reactive pareidolia is going to vary widely, however I didn’t consider how widely.

I mean, we all see the same rabbit in the moon as anyone else, right?

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I am always looking to hear from people on what they see in my work. Not necessarily artistically, but just as humans responding to new stimuli. What memories or ideas come into the viewer’s mind are as interesting as any that I put into the work myself. We all have a story to tell and I hope my work helps them find that.”

To see more of Leroy’s work or to buy prints, please visit LeroyBinks.com.

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Jake Bishop Below is a poem I found among my grandmothers’ things after she had passed back in 2020.

According to the documentation it was found with, she wrote this when she was only a little older than myself. Her and I were very close, and as a way to honor her memory and do one last collaboration with her, the poem on the right is a continuation from the one she wrote from many years ago.

by Jean Bishop Suppose i’d never met you dear And you had not met me This world of ours is mighty large For folks as small as we.

Suppose instead of finding love in one anothers heart Just suppose it twas our lot to go straight on through life apart.

If I had never met you dear Believe me what i’ll say: I’d have your heart within my soul And i’d love you anyway.

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by Jake Bishop Suppose, my love, we’d never met And our paths had never crossed I’d spend my life and every breath To find that love i’d lost.

Mt heart alas , is burdened, dear Unsettled underneath A puzzle only half composed Unfinished incomplete So i’d search the world both far and wide Do whatever i’d have to do.

I’d wander every corner of this Earth To find my way to you.

If the whole world stopped today My simple heart would find a way To create a little place for you and I. I’d plant the seeds and watch them grow A place that we can both grow old A secret garden built for us to hideA perfect little place for you and I. Don’t trouble, dear, your beating heart And I won’t trouble mine.

For now we know-need not suppose What happens in our lives.

Oh my dear we’ve come so far So believe me when I sayI’ll always have your heart within my soul And i’ll love you everyday.

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Shakayla Clark Shakayla Clark is a Southern Illinois Artist who uses her work to emphasize the beauty within the Black community by using themes of mysticism and horror.

With her work she speaks on issues within America that revolve around injustice and pacification of its Black community and issues within the Black community itself.

Clark creates her works using a variety materials and mediums, such as carved wooden masks, ink and charcoal portraits, and Black matte paint on xboard that is cut and peeled away to create images.

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Hello, We want you all to know that after this September edition of Gesso Magazine, Magazine we are taking a pause in production of the monthly magazine. We will continue to share local art, music, and culture and other relevant content on our website and Facebook page, per usual. So, until the next edition of Gesso Magazine is released, we encourage all of you to continue following us at GessoMagazine.com and at Facebook.com/ Facebook.com /gessomagazine (we also suggest selecting the ‘see first’ option so that the Facebook algorithms know that you want to keep our posts regularly appearing in your newsfeed).

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