First Thursday pulses with vibrancy
BRIAN LIBBY

"This group exhibition is called "Bestiary," taking its name and theme from illustrated medieval books that documented a variety of animals, some real, some imagined. More than 30 artists' work will be on view, but the highlight may be "Stephilius Rex -- roi des betes," Stephen O'Donnell's hilarious reinterpretation of classic portrait (or perhaps self-portrait) painting, in which a dashing, dandy-looking aristocrat proudly poses in what appears to be a fur animal costume."
"...And then there's the alternately kitschy and caustic photograph "Elk, Motel Shower" by Marne Lucas. A soft, silhouetted rendering of the majestically horned animal (seemingly a toy), it's at once kitschy and compelling.

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-TJ NORRIS

"Marne Lucas' 'Elk, Motel Shower' makes a comeback from a solo show she had late last year - and looks larger and more colorful in this rendition - its a bit spooky in an early David Levinthal way. This is, by far is one of her best works to date, saturated, rich in color, churning with regional symbolism."