Inventive High Country Sculptor Puts the “Tile” in Reptile
byThe studio of ceramic, textile, and sculptural artist Shae Bishop is in rural Spruce Pine. But the multimedia artist, who’s also an amateur herpetologist,…
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Ron Meyers at In Tandem
byIn Tandem Gallery hosts a show by ceramist Ron Meyers, whose work has a looseness and playfulness while still maintaining a fierce sense of…
Ben Jordan at In Tandem
byIn Tandem Gallery shows Ben Jordan’s latest body of work in functional ceramics. “Conversations about community, domestic space, and daily ritual are important to my…
Senta Achée & Ashley Bevington at In Tandem
byBy Senta Achée A joint mid-month show at In Tandem Gallery features the work of studio potters Senta Achée and Ashley Bevington. Both artists…
There’s a Piece of Her Mind in Every Quilt She Deconstructs
byIf there’s a provable craft gene, Rachel Meginnes may one day weave the evidence. Her paternal grandmother hooked primitive-style rugs; her maternal grandfather was…
Flora & Fauna
byOpening Reception: Friday, Nov. 1, 4-7pm Top Left: Bowl by Laura Nave, Top Right: Mug by Taylor Sijan, Bottom Left: Vessel by Taylor Sijan, Bottom Right: Pitcher & Tumblers…
Once a One-Man Show, Always a One-Man Show
byScott Summerfield prefers to work alone. Not surprising when you learn he was an only child who grew up on a sparsely populated barrier…
For a Healthy Relationship, Let the Kiln have the Last Word
byShawn Ireland’s exciting partnership with clay involves struggle and surrender. “It challenges me … but being open to where it will take me keeps…
She Sculpts the Change She Wants to See in the World
by“I am troubled by our disregard for our planet,” says Melisa Cadell. Through the voice of her art, Cadell gives us stirring images intended…
Random Acts of Art often Require Great Deliberation
byRobert Milnes’ deep-seated passion for the arts has led him to excel in distinct careers. His two paths have been intertwined, one about the…