Mini review: Jill Luton’s ‘A Soft Place to Land’ at Harvester Arts
An exhibition that's "a vibe"
In “A Soft Place to Land,” Jill Nicole Luton invites visitors to “please stay a while." And you will want to do just that. The exhibition's florals feel like they are coaxing you to stay, enchanted by their otherworldly appearance. I felt this most strongly while walking through the spiral labyrinth of fabric photographs suspended from the ceiling. There is no exit — once “entrapped” in the center, you must retrace your steps. Throughout the gallery, Luton has installed places to sit and rest, including pillows visitors can use to make their own relaxation spot.
This show is a vibe.
Harvester Arts is open to the public from 3-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. The gallery is also open from 6-9 p.m. Mondays during the meeting of the Wichita Sketch Club. A closing reception will take place from 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 30.
— Zelda McAfee, SHOUT intern
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