STATEHOUSE (March 21, 2019) – Artwork by a local artist will soon be displayed at the Statehouse, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).
Peggy Hobson of Russiaville was selected to have her artwork decorate the Statehouse as part of Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch’s Hoosier Women Artists initiative. Hobson is the only Howard County artist represented this year.
“Peggy is an outstanding artist and her talents are inspiring,” VanNatter said. “For the next year, Peggy’s glasswork is going to be viewed by visitors to the Statehouse from all over Indiana and more. I want to congratulate her on this tremendous accomplishment.”
Hobson’s work titled, “Circle of Swirls,” will be displayed in Chief Justice Loretta Rush’s office. It is the only glasswork piece featured.
“To have the notoriety this brings is fantastic,” Hobson said. “I’ve been doing glasswork since 1973. When I had my large studio, I had almost all women working in the studio with me. There is nothing better than a bunch of women working together.”
She and other artists were honored at a Statehouse ceremony as part of Women’s History Month.
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State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) represents House District 38,
which includes portions of Carroll, Cass, Howard and Clinton counties.
PHOTO CAPTION: State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) (left) meets with Peggy Hobson (right) of Russiaville during the Hoosier Women Artists reception Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Hobson’s work titled, “Circle of Swirls,” will be displayed in Chief Justice Loretta Rush’s office for the next year.
