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by a friend who was a weaver to try it. I did on- and off-loom weaving for years and then experimented with other fiber arts such as handmade paper making and nonfunctional sculptural basketry." Of course, real life altered Spotts' trajectory for awhile — but it didn't take her off course, she says. "The practicalities of raising a family pulled me toward teaching art in junior high and elementary school, which I did for a number of years," she says. "I realized I would prefer to be the artist rather than the teacher, so I followed with a position as a project designer for a craft book publishing company. I later had a home decor shop from which I did interior decorating. I've never veered far away from art-related jobs." Having moved to Eureka Springs from Little Rock, Spotts found herself weathering the covid storm in a tried and true manner. "I have always considered sleep a refuge and a healing agent," she says, "[and] during covid-19, I have sought that refuge more. I have always valued my visually rich dream life. For me, doves represent the peaceful place where sleep takes us, and the circles are the cycles of sleep — and life. The mostly quiet color palette for me feels like the enveloping nature of sleep when we go to those quiet and dark places within us. "I hope the audience takes away an appreciation of the solace and protection we are inherently provided to weather difficulties," she concludes. "A reward of a solo show are that only you are responsible for the look and feel of the show. The challenge of a solo show is the same! I like that I was able to create a theme and paint to that end, exploring several facets of that theme. That is gratifying because it is a real exploration. "It is also my hope that [viewers] understand they don't have to understand my imagery and that they can interpret the works with their own symbolism." APRIL 18-24, 2021 WHAT'S UP! 37 Spotts Continued From Page 11 EUREKA SPRINGS "For me, doves represent the peaceful place where sleep takes us, and the circles are the cycles of sleep — and life," says artist Sandra Spotts. (Courtesy Images/ Sandra Spotts) FAQ Sandra Spotts: 'REM: An Exploration of Sleep and Dreams' WHEN — Through May 31 WHERE — Gotahold Brew- ing, 409 W. Van Buren in Eureka Springs COST — Free; Spotts encourages visitors to taste Master Brewer Dave Hart- mann's creations, which can be enjoyed in the taproom, in the beer garden or to go INFO — Email sandraspottspaintings@ gmail.com