The artist, Steven Aimone, recently wrote this book, "Expressive Drawings" that features Grandma Layton in 2 different sections, an Artist Profile and then in a "Look At This" section which analyzes the way she worked with repetition of motif in a "very rich, complex and sophisticated manner in (her drawing) Every Which Way." It is the first book in the Live & Learn series from AARP, helping people "draw out your inner artist."Check out their website at www.aimoneartservices.com
The
Elizabeth "Grandma" Layton exhibit will be at the
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art throughout the
summer of this year, 2011
For more information and Museum hours call 816-233-7003
or visit their website www.albrecht-kemper.org
"Through
the Looking Glass"
the first book about the art and life of Elizabeth Layton is now available.
It reproduces 40 of her early drawings.
Copies can be ordered for $15 each, which includes postage. Send check
or money order to:
Don Lambert
4232 Holly, Apt. 1
Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
Elizabeth Layton was a woman who touched and enriched many people's lives through her art. What distinguishes Elizabeth Layton's drawings from others is their breadth, their freshness, and their expression of hope. Few artist have depicted such far reaching social concerns such as capital punishment, homelessness, hunger, racial prejudice, AIDS, aging and the right to die. Her overriding message of hope can be seen best in her frequent use of rainbows. Each drawing challenges us to walk in the shoes of the less fortunate. Each drawing urges us to work not just for a kinder and gentler nation but for a kinder and gentler self. The most amazing part of it all is that Elizabeth was a largely untrained great-grandmother living in a small town. She took one contour drawing art class at the age of 68 while fighting a 35 year depression. By taking that art class she cured her depression and changed the lives of many. To learn more about this more than influential woman browse our website!
"She is the van Gogh of contour drawing." The Washington Times
"I am tempted to call Layton a genius." New York Magazine
"Layton's point of view is first humanist & then ferociously feminist. She turns stereotypes inside out." The Washington Post
"Her art bursts forth with strong statements in favor of racial tolerance, peace, understanding & compassion." Parade Magazine
