LANCASTER, PA.- The Demuth Museum presents its next exhibition, Chasing Inspiration: The Art of the Newswangers, to open on September 2. The father and son artist duo of Vernon Kiehl Newswanger (1900-1980) and Christian Newswanger (1927-2005) may be best known for their depictions of the Amish way of life in Lancaster County. However, in examining these two artists separately, one will see that they each developed a unique perspective. Kiehl and Christian wrote and illustrated the well-known book Amishland in 1954; however, not much has been written about these artists. Therefore, this exhibition and accompanying catalogue will be the first to explore the lives of these artists by delving into their artistic training, their travels and the inspirations each found. Kiehl Newswanger’s childhood and schooling greatly influenced his art. He grew up on his family’s Lancaster County farm, and regular interactions w