Undeterred by the grey skies and chilly weather of an East Tennessee winter, the artists at In-Town Gallery spent countless hours in their own studios creating colorful works of art. All were working toward the annual spring, all-member show in which the artists reveal their new work. The changeover receptions are festive, bi-annual events well attended by both artists and art lovers. Mark your calendars for Friday, May 5 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. The public is invited to attend the event at 26A Frazier Avenue, Chattanooga, TN.
In-Town Gallery is proud of the diversity represented in sculpture, paintings, glass, jewelry, fiber arts, wood, ceramic pieces and photography. A preview of some of the many new works on display include a view of the Spanish countryside painted by Gay Arthur during a recent tour of the country. A traditional farmhouse is surrounded by the typical olive groves and vineyards in “Spanish Countryside, Malaga, Spain.”
“Spanish Countryside, Malaga, Spain”, oil on canvas, Gay Arthur
One of the most arresting photographs you are likely to see is “Waterfall” by Spears McAllister. The satiny undulations in the flowing water is created by using a long (25 second) exposure while the deep, velvety rocks are achieved by using a very dark filter in late afternoon. The viewer can visually float between the dreamlike state and reality in this depiction of moving water.
"Waterfall”, photograph, Spears McAllister
A beaded necklace is a perfect conversation piece to complete a stunning outfit. Marian Kern painstakingly beaded Dalmatian jasper with Swarovaski crystals, Czek glass and seed beads. If there were a United Nations for jewelry this necklace would qualify for membership. This level of fine craftsmanship is rare in the mechanized world we inhabit.
Miki Boni invites more questions than answers in her painting, “A Day in the Life of a Green Bird.” Exotic buildings, yellow sky, a blue tree and a green bird appear in a tall vertical space with a young girl, formal, yet quirky. The buildings and girl’s hat seem to be from the Far East but where do this blue tree and green and blue bird live? Obviously, we can all create the story we want to fill in the blanks.
Doug McCoy gives us a glimpse of the wrinkled and lovable dog in his painting “Pug.” Dog lovers will want to see more of his dog illustrations, maybe even a family grouping on the wall. Talk to Doug about the breed you would like to see memorialized in paint.
Many bright colors mean many different times to wear this beautiful, silk scarf by Traci Paden. Floating on a background of black, multiple colored squares move across the length of this long scarf. This square motif scarf is shown right alongside others, equally interesting, in different colors and patterns.
Lovely to look at is the glass bowl done by Mary Beth McClure using a process of kiln-formed glass. She creates rods of colored glass which are formed by pulling them through a hole in a pot while the glass is in liquid form. The rods are then sliced into discs which are embedded into the bowl forms. Lighting plays an important part in the reflections cast through the transparent shapes of her bowl titled “Ocean Blues.”
“Prismatine” is one of the latest mixed-media works of the talented artist and local instructor, Sandy Paynter-Washburn. The repetition of many sizes and colors of rectangles play across a textured background creating depth through carefully placed darks. Comfortable in both abstract and realistic styles, this versatile artist has many collectors.
Victoria Kile, who often sculpts in ceramic clay has been enamored, of late, with paper clay. Using her own homemade recipe, she has fashioned a piece 16” high with the enigmatic title: “After A Time She Became Bored With Despair. Admire the craftsmanship while you ponder Victoria’s interpretation of one of life’s mysteries.
Jim Tucker’s pen & ink watercolor, “The Wayfarers,” is a study done while painting a series of travelers. His inspiration was a train trip when he observed a woman sitting nearby in total concentration, probably about her destination but oblivious to others. His series creates a bridge between the location one has left while anticipating what awaits at the next destination.
Mixed-media artist, Linda Kerlin, uses stamping, stenciling and hand painted patterns in her work, “The Bravery of Solitude.” This vertical orientation of shapes provides the essence of calm solitude by the use of greyed blues and muted greens and yellow.
Newly painted and ready to open the new show, In-Town Gallery is located between the bridges on the North Shore. Voted second best gallery in Chattanooga it is open every day, year-round, except for major holidays. Hours are 11 am - 6 pm Monday - Saturday, 1 pm - 5 pm Sunday and until 8 pm on First Fridays. Call (423) 267-9214 or visit www.facebook.com/intowngallery or www.intowngallery.com.
Undeterred by the grey skies and chilly weather of an East Tennessee winter, the artists at In-Town Gallery spent countless hours in their own studios creating colorful works of art. All were working toward the annual spring, all-member show in which the artists reveal their new work. The changeover receptions are festive, bi-annual events well attended by both artists and art lovers. Mark your calendars for Friday, May 5 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. The public is invited to attend the event at 26A Frazier Avenue, Chattanooga, TN.
In-Town Gallery is proud of the diversity represented in sculpture, paintings, glass, jewelry, fiber arts, wood, ceramic pieces and photography. A preview of some of the many new works on display include a view of the Spanish countryside painted by Gay Arthur during a recent tour of the country. A traditional farmhouse is surrounded by the typical olive groves and vineyards in “Spanish Countryside, Malaga, Spain.”
“Spanish Countryside, Malaga, Spain”, oil on canvas, Gay Arthur
One of the most arresting photographs you are likely to see is “Waterfall” by Spears McAllister. The satiny undulations in the flowing water is created by using a long (25 second) exposure while the deep, velvety rocks are achieved by using a very dark filter in late afternoon. The viewer can visually float between the dreamlike state and reality in this depiction of moving water.
"Waterfall”, photograph, Spears McAllister
A beaded necklace is a perfect conversation piece to complete a stunning outfit. Marian Kern painstakingly beaded Dalmatian jasper with Swarovaski crystals, Czek glass and seed beads. If there were a United Nations for jewelry this necklace would qualify for membership. This level of fine craftsmanship is rare in the mechanized world we inhabit.
Miki Boni invites more questions than answers in her painting, “A Day in the Life of a Green Bird.” Exotic buildings, yellow sky, a blue tree and a green bird appear in a tall vertical space with a young girl, formal, yet quirky. The buildings and girl’s hat seem to be from the Far East but where do this blue tree and green and blue bird live? Obviously, we can all create the story we want to fill in the blanks.
Doug McCoy gives us a glimpse of the wrinkled and lovable dog in his painting “Pug.” Dog lovers will want to see more of his dog illustrations, maybe even a family grouping on the wall. Talk to Doug about the breed you would like to see memorialized in paint.
Many bright colors mean many different times to wear this beautiful, silk scarf by Traci Paden. Floating on a background of black, multiple colored squares move across the length of this long scarf. This square motif scarf is shown right alongside others, equally interesting, in different colors and patterns.
Lovely to look at is the glass bowl done by Mary Beth McClure using a process of kiln-formed glass. She creates rods of colored glass which are formed by pulling them through a hole in a pot while the glass is in liquid form. The rods are then sliced into discs which are embedded into the bowl forms. Lighting plays an important part in the reflections cast through the transparent shapes of her bowl titled “Ocean Blues.”
“Prismatine” is one of the latest mixed-media works of the talented artist and local instructor, Sandy Paynter-Washburn. The repetition of many sizes and colors of rectangles play across a textured background creating depth through carefully placed darks. Comfortable in both abstract and realistic styles, this versatile artist has many collectors.
Victoria Kile, who often sculpts in ceramic clay has been enamored, of late, with paper clay. Using her own homemade recipe, she has fashioned a piece 16” high with the enigmatic title: “After A Time She Became Bored With Despair. Admire the craftsmanship while you ponder Victoria’s interpretation of one of life’s mysteries.
Jim Tucker’s pen & ink watercolor, “The Wayfarers,” is a study done while painting a series of travelers. His inspiration was a train trip when he observed a woman sitting nearby in total concentration, probably about her destination but oblivious to others. His series creates a bridge between the location one has left while anticipating what awaits at the next destination.
Mixed-media artist, Linda Kerlin, uses stamping, stenciling and hand painted patterns in her work, “The Bravery of Solitude.” This vertical orientation of shapes provides the essence of calm solitude by the use of greyed blues and muted greens and yellow.
Newly painted and ready to open the new show, In-Town Gallery is located between the bridges on the North Shore. Voted second best gallery in Chattanooga it is open every day, year-round, except for major holidays. Hours are 11 am - 6 pm Monday - Saturday, 1 pm - 5 pm Sunday and until 8 pm on First Fridays. Call (423) 267-9214 or visit www.facebook.com/intowngallery or www.intowngallery.com.
Undeterred by the grey skies and chilly weather of an East Tennessee winter, the artists at In-Town Gallery spent countless hours in their own studios creating colorful works of art. All were working toward the annual spring, all-member show in which the artists reveal their new work. The changeover receptions are festive, bi-annual events well attended by both artists and art lovers. Mark your calendars for Friday, May 5 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. The public is invited to attend the event at 26A Frazier Avenue, Chattanooga, TN.