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Artemis Gallery Presents “Dogs Gone Wild Unleashed” by Artist Rusty Hammer

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For our June 2018 First Friday, We hosted Florida folk artist Rusty Hammer who has created  a whole new litter of his wonderfully whimsical, wooden dogs! 

These eccentric dogs are made out of pine and found object wood left over from other projects. Most people consider them to be Outsider Art or Folk Art since rusty doesn’t go by a formal MFA program. All Rusty’s work reflects his hysterical sense of humor, combining dog and human features and characterizations!

Rusty was present at our exhibition and chatted with all the dog/art lovers who visited our enlightened establishment. We were lucky enough to have live music by Norman Norteldor his daughter and his wife. The entire event was an outrageous blast! 

 

Chrysalis Metamorphic Silk Light Sculptures by Barbara Woods

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Artemis Gallery is currently featuring Silk Lantern Light Sculptures by Barbara Woods!

Barbara Woods is an artist from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her experience in the textile industry dates back over 30 years and includes designing and constructing everything from ski parkas and large tents to a clothing line and functional art. In 1988 she began studying the eastern techniques of Shibori, Katazome and Batik while experimenting with surface design on textile.

The Gutta Serti technique is her preferred choice for silk-painting. A strong background in tailoring and pattern drafting allowed her to create unique one-of-a-kind clothing. From 1990 through 1996 Barbara owned and operated the Wood silks Clothing Gallery in Santa Fe. Wood silks Clothing Gallery represented her work as well as works by textile artists from around the USA. The gallery specialized in custom hand-painted silk clothing, loomed knits and hand-weaving serving a worldwide clientele. In 1996 she closed the retail gallery to concentrate on her art.

Appealing to a broader audience, Barbara developed and sold a line of painted silk lampshades for the Buyers Market of American Crafts in Philadelphia. Then in 1998 she began designing a silk & ceramic sculptural light. Working in slab-constructed clay she carves and forms the bases and bodies. Using patinas and paint she adds color to go with the painted silk. The results are free standing lighted sculptures and sconces, some depicting winged wall creatures. She continues developing unique lamp shades in painted silk in a collaborative effort with H. Tom Thomas, her husband and partner.

 

Barbara Wood’s Silk Light Sculptures are currently on display at the Artemis Gallery, 1601 W Main Street!

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“Mythical Mosaics & Boxes of Light” First Friday Opening March 2, 2012!

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Mythical Mosaics & Boxes of Light:
Upcycled treasures by Tunde Hidvegi and stained glass candle holders by Meredith Snyder

Friday, March 2, 2012
5-10PM

 

World traveler Tunde Hidvegi, a native of Hungary, creates wonderful upcycled mosaics with found objects from all around the world. Upcycling is a term used to describe the process whereby one takes old objects and recycles them into something of more value than their original worth. Telling both her own stories alongside old European myths, Hidvegi takes the realm of mosaic tile art to another dimension. Creating two-dimensional surface designs and adding elements of relief sculpture to finish off each composition, somehow she arranges each quirky element so naturally that things like watches , pearls, old china, wood, and doll-body parts look as though they were made this way originally.

Alongside the similar aesthetic of Hidvegi’s mosaics and stories one will enjoy local artist Meredith Snyder’s beautifully rendered stained glass boxes of light (or more simply, candle holders). Stained glass mainly featured brightly colored arrangements of glass in old cathedrals to tell religious stories across Europe for centuries. However, since its use in churches greatly diminished in the 20th century, artists like Snyder now use the technique to start their own picture-stories or create functional objects. Inside the colorful jagged boxes emanates the lovely glow from tea lights, making the perfect housewarming gift for someone or to set the mood in your own home (for beginning your own new story).

 

Enjoy light refreshments and live music by local Governor’s School students as they play live jazz and other lively sounds throughout the evening!  Artworks will be available for viewing throughout the month of March on Saturdays from 12-5PM and all other times by appointment when you call 804-353-2676.

Artemis Gallery
1601 W. Main Street
Richmond, VA
804-353-2676
www.artemisgalleryrichmond.com

Click to see the gallery photos on Facebook!

 

Related show

  • Artist: Mythical Mosaics & Boxes of Light
  • Date: 03/02/12
  • Time: 5:00pm
  • Venue: Artemis Gallery
  • City: Richmond , VA
  • Address: 1601 W. Main St.
  • Venue phone: (804) 254-1755
  • Country: US
  • Age restrictions: All Ages
  • Notes: Time: 5:00pm. Address: 1601 W. Main St.. Venue phone: (804) 254-1755. Description: Upcycled treasures by Tunde Hidvegi and stained glass candle holders by Meredith Snyder World traveler Tunde Hidvegi, a native of Hungary, creates wonderful upcycled mosaics with found objects from all around the world. Upcycling is a term used to describe the process whereby one takes old objects and recycles them into something of more value than their original worth. Telling both her own stories alongside old European myths, Hidvegi takes the realm of mosaic tile art to another dimension. Creating two-dimensional surface designs and adding elements of relief sculpture to finish off each composition, somehow she arranges each quirky element so naturally that things like watches , pearls, old china, wood, and doll-body parts look as though they were made this way originally. Alongside the similar aesthetic of Hidvegi’s mosaics and stories one will enjoy local artist Meredith Snyder’s beautifully rendered stained glass boxes of light (or more simply, candle holders). Stained glass mainly featured brightly colored arrangements of glass in old cathedrals to tell religious stories across Europe for centuries. However, since its use in churches greatly diminished in the 20th century, artists like Snyder now use the technique to start their own picture-stories or create functional objects. Inside the colorful jagged boxes emanates the lovely glow from tea lights, making the perfect housewarming gift for someone or to set the mood in your own home (for beginning your own new story). Enjoy light refreshments and live music by local Governor’s School students as they play live jazz and other lively sounds throughout the evening! Artworks will be available for viewing throughout the month of March on Saturdays from 12-5PM and all other times by appointment when you call 804-353-2676.