Sandzén Children's Activity Page

The Art of Lester Raymer
from the exhibition
Variations of the Vision...the Art of Lester Raymer
at the Gallery

Click on the correct words that describe objects
in The Holy Family
and watch the painting appear in color!

The Holy Family by Lester Raymer (1907-1991) oil on board 82 x 33 inches This panel was originally painted as a study for an altar painting for Christ Cathedral Episcopal Church in Salina KS. The Holy Family is shown each year during the Christmas holiday season at the Gallery. The painting never fails to attract attention. Lester Raymer's image of Mary, Mother of God and the pose of the infant Christ may be related to a wide range of religious art traditions. The painting has many Christian symbols.

Click on the correct words that describe objects in The Aerialists
and watch the painting appear in color!

Aerialists by Lester Raymer 1949 oil on canvas 42 x 36 inches Don Weddle writes, "The Aerialists is a fine example of a compact, space-filling composition. It depicts performers floating effortlessly. In a magically transparent 'Big Top' reminiscent of Chagall, the figures circle perpetually counterclockwise over well-trained horses. Herein one senses Raymer making a connection between two of his favorite amusements: toys and the circus. It is as if one could wind up the painting; the music would begin and the carousel would play on forever."

Click on the correct words that describe objects in Chanticleer
and watch the metal sculpture appear in color!

Chanticleer by Lester Raymer brazed and welded metal 26 x 15 x 22 inches In 1950 Lester Raymer began to use brazing and welding techniques to creat sculpture from wire and metal, often from recycled objects. Margaret Sandzén Greenough purchased several of Lester's metal sculptures for the Sandzén Gallery's collection. The name Chanticleer is taken from the Old French chante-cler, meaning to sing loud, and the name is used in both the Old French epic "Reynard the Fox" and in Caucer's "Nun's Priest's Tale."

Visit the Gallery and find these three artworks among many more in the exhibition by Lindsborg artist Lester Raymer.