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Our Favorite Pieces from Shaped by Fire

We see the Arts on Main staff around the gallery and know that they are surrounded by beautiful artwork day-in and day-out, but we don’t often get to ask them about their personal tastes and what they like to collect.

Using the current exhibit as the perfect opportunity, we asked each member of the staff to select a few of their favorite pieces from Shaped by Fire. Here they share a little bit about what they thought makes each piece so special.

 


Alisa Potter, Gallery Manager

Nature’s Bounty, Wood & Glass, Norma Geddes 

Sea Glass Circle in Wood, Wood & Glass, Norma Geddes

“I like the grain and smoothness of the wood with the texture and color of the glass especially when the light shines through them.”

  • Nature’s Bounty
  • Sea Glass Circle in Wood

Sunrise on the East River, Copper & Glass, Shelley O’Connor

“I am also picking Shelley O’Connor’s copper and glass piece as I like the copper and glass being similar in color.  I also like when the light passes through the glass as it highlights the copper color.”

Sunrise on the East River

Saraya Cheney, Assistant Director, Programs & Marketing

Resonance,  Hand-Forged and Textured Steel and Burnished Copper, George Cramer

“What I really appreciate about this piece is George’s ability to beautifully balance textures, mixing metals to create the appearance of different materials; even using the metals to reflect light, and sound, in a variety of ways. It’s not at all what you might think would be produced by the hands of a blacksmith. Then again, George is a true craftsman, and he’s constantly challenging my preconceived notions of what it means to be a blacksmith.”

Resonance

Bonfire, Metal, Patrick Andrews

“There’s something truly special about a piece of art that you can connect with emotionally as well as visually. Pat’s piece, Bonfire, struck me to the quick on all accounts. The title and silhouette conjure up something quite primal but the piece has a grace and elegance to it that is almost lyrical. Each strip of metal is perfectly cut and curled to create a single dancing flame. Texture has been applied, in free-flowing lines, to further accentuate the movement in the piece, creating a striking contrast between the coated metal and the raw material beneath. It’s the perfect marriage between Pat’s love of his chosen medium and his ability to work it in interesting ways.”


Betsy Henderson, Executive Director

Sunflower Rain, Repoussé, Harriet McGee

“Harriet McGee’s whimsical piece “Sunflower Rain” is a fine example of her metal repoussé work. The textures and colors are typical of Harriet’s luminous style and give the work her inimitable movement and fluidity.”

Sunflower Rain

Southbound, Metal, Patrick Andrews

“Pat Andrew’s graceful piece, “Southbound” is a wonderful use of his medium to convey motion.  By stripping it down to its essential lines he is able to create a work of power and grace.”

Southbound

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❤ Valentine's Day is tomorrow...How do you plan ❤ Valentine's Day is tomorrow...How do you plan to show your love?! Here are two more ways to say "I Love You" with gifts created by our gallery artists:

Ceramic Sunflower Plate created by Stacey Posner ($40)

Lampwork Glass and Sterling Silver Necklace by Grace Llewellyn Designs ($325)

Whether it's a grand gesture or a small token, let your loved ones know you care. One can never say "I Love You" enough. Happy Valentine's Day!

Shop the full "14 Ways to Say I Love You" Collection at the link in our bio.
❤ Three days to go...Say "I Love You" with this ❤ Three days to go...Say "I Love You" with this artfully crafted Rising Heart sculpture ($300) by Patrick Andrews. This piece is currently on display as part of our Metal + Glass - Shaped by Fire exhibit, open through February 27th.

To purchase this piece, or others in our curated "14 Ways to Say I Love You" Valentine's Day Collection, follow the link in our bio.
❤ 4 days...Say "I Love You" with a different kin ❤ 4 days...Say "I Love You" with a different kind of "rock"...we think this Stone-Meld Crystal Sculpture ($250) by Bill Casto is particularly striking!

To purchase this piece, or others from our curated "14 Ways to Say I Love You" Valentine's Day Collection, follow this link or the one in our profile: https://gloucesterarts.org/product/stone-meld-crystal-sculpture/
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