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Meet the Artist: Ryan Lytle

Opening on July 22nd, our new exhibit, “Animalia”, will feature the work of 3-dimensional artists Ryan Lytle and Katherine Maloney. This week we’ll introduce you to the work of Ryan Lytle and give you a peek into his studio.

“Whether it is pets, in nature, films and cartoons, mythology, I have always been drawn to animals. As a kid I had an extensive stuffed animal collection. These fascinations of animal archetypes, images and myths have resurfaced as visual vocabulary in my work.”

“My works are primarily created through the process of needle felting. There is a comfort that is embedded in the nostalgic material. Needle felting is done by compressing raw wool with a barbed needle into a form. Every area is stabbed hundreds of times with a single needle until the desired density is formed.  This medium allows me to sculpt works within a surreal space that is both disarming and inviting.”

“Although I mostly work with wool and felting, I also experiment with other materials. Typically, I am drawn to fiber-based techniques, but recently I’ve been working with 3D printing as well. I have been learning how 3D printing operates so that I could incorporate the process into my 3D design courses at CNU. Currently, I have converted about half of my studio over to producing face shield visors for hospitals. The university has been very supportive and generous with their equipment and materials.”

“Aside from the printing, my studio has been busy with finishing up work for a show projected for June at the PFAC. It is a lot of rabbits, and I’ve been creating an eight-foot moon rug with a rug tufting machine. It should turn out to be one of my more ambitious projects to date.”

“For the show at Arts on Main I am planning to show some of my more experimental pieces and I am excited to see how they work together alongside Katherine Maloney’s work.”

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DECEMBER 2022:
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Alisa Potter, Gallery Manager
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Gallery Hours

Open Wednesday – Saturday
Noon – 5:00pm
Closed Sunday through Tuesday
Call: (804) 824-9464

Open Studio

Every Friday afternoon, 12pm-2pm!
Free & open to the public

Art Classes

Ongoing classes in all mediums for kids of all ages.
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Volunteer Opportunities

Are you looking for ways to volunteer in the community? Arts on Main has wonderful volunteers and would like you to join them. Email [email protected] or call the gallery for more information. 804.824.9464.

 

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Seagull painting class with Kelly was a success! 💙

Students created a seagull using acrylic paint on canvas. Kelly has another paint class coming up on June 12th. Visit this link for more information: https://gloucesterarts.org/event/oyster-paint-night-w-kelly-richards/
During the month of June, artwork created during t During the month of June, artwork created during the 2023 Gloucester Arts Festival will be on display at Arts on Main. There will be NO First Friday in the month of June, instead we encourage everyone to attend Gloucester Arts Festival event, Brews, Brine, & Wine at Historic Timberneck Farm at Machicomoco State Park.

For information about Brews, Brine & Wine visit https://www.gloucesterartsfestival.com/brews-brine-wine-2023

“Come enjoy oysters and beer while visiting the Plein Air artists who will be interpreting the beautiful surroundings on their canvases, creating small works that will be available for sale at the event. Art, food, and beautiful scenery will make for a lovely evening for the whole family. Co-hosted by the Fairfield Foundation, Brews & Brine will be held at Machicomoco State Park this year.

Timberneck Farm at Machicomoco State Park sits on land that was a part of the Powhatan empire, just downriver from Werowocomoco, home of the paramount chief Powhatan and his daughter Pocahontas. The new state park serves as a “gateway” to the Tsenacomoco region – land that Virginia’s Algonquin tribes occupied for hundreds of years before European settlement at Jamestown Island.”
Construct a Felted Purse by Janet Griffin 🧶👜 Construct a Felted Purse by Janet Griffin 🧶👜

Saturday, June 17th
12pm-5pm

Fabricate a wearable art piece! Form of purse will be approximately 12’’ wide by 14” tall. We will choose our top quality colors of Corriedale and Romney fibers, as well as silk to construct our one-of-a-kind work of art. This class is open to adults and teens!

Cost per student is $75.

Sign up here: https://gloucesterarts.org/event/construct-a-felted-purse-by-janet-griffin/
Oyster Paint Night w/ Kelly Richards 🦪 Monday, Oyster Paint Night w/ Kelly Richards 🦪

Monday, June 12th
6:00 pm – 8:oo pm

Join Kelly Richards for a paint night at Arts on Main! Students will be painting oysters using acrylic paint on canvas. Image above will be used for inspiration. Kelly will provide all materials. Bring a friend and come have fun!

This class was designed for adults, but Kelly welcomes all ages!

Cost is $40 per student.

Sign up here: https://gloucesterarts.org/event/oyster-paint-night-w-kelly-richards/
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Activities at Arts on Main are partially funded by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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