Monday, December 24, 2012

September 2012 Gallery Picks

Hello, and welcome to The Island Gallery’s first monthly Gallery Picks! This publication was sent to patrons around the middle of the month, featuring selected pieces from our current collection. This way, we hope to provide you with an opportunity to better know the work of our fantastic artists. Please scroll down to view eight examples of wonderful art currently available in the Gallery and in our online shop.  For more information on individual listings click on the highlighted links to visit them in the webshop.  Enjoy!



Acrylic, silk on board 18” x 18”

Introducing Irene Yesley of Bainbridge Island, Washington. A new artist to the Gallery, she describes herself as a geometric abstract minimalist, designing flat, hard-edge patterns against a relatively flat background. Physical textures, such as brush strokes, play a minimal role to the interplay of positive and negative shapes, and the emotional impact of color. In the Air is the first of Irene’s pieces on display at the Gallery; more are now on display.

Anagama fired stoneware
Dimensions, in inches: 8 h x 8 w x 8 d
Our representatives were delighted to discover Robin’s work at the recent NCECA Convention in Seattle, and we welcome her to the Gallery. More of her sculptural work is on display in the gallery.

Dimensions: 21” l x 17” w x 14” t
This artist is not new to the Gallery, but each new piece he brings us is a delight, and inspirational for its clean lines and modern sensibilities. This table features three beautifully finished pieces of wood artfully joined together with metal rods, achieving his trademark style. Shown with detail of bookmatched top.



Dimensions: 16-18” choker
Another stunning piece has arrived in the Gallery from jeweler and silversmith Bara. This choker features two hammered circlets of sterling silver joined together by black leather cord and silver hook and eye clasp; it features wonderful antique silver-clad amber beads.


Small Handbag, Red, NEO
Walk by this spiky little handbag without a smile or a chuckle, if you can! Made of knitted neoprene by a company formed by three women in Rome, Italy, it is lightweight, functional, and more than a little reminiscent of a sea urchin or puffer fish! Along with NEO’s line of neoprene necklaces, bracelets and earrings, a perfect selection for holiday giving (or keeping!).


Unisex Fern Shirt, Lou Zeldis
Perennial Gallery favorite Lou Zeldis shows his design prowess to great advantage in this wonderful unisex batik shirt, in shades of white, green and black (rear image shown). Wear it alone in warmer months or toss it over a T-shirt when the days turn cool. Lightweight, softly textured muslin cotton.


Black Wool Crepe Kaftan, Carol Lee Shanks
This perfect top from Berkeley designer Carol Lee Shanks will quickly become anyone’s Go-To garment. Sophisticated and roomy, wear it layered over a camisole and jeans, a long dress and boots, or pieces from Carol’s beautiful collection. Shown here over her own crinkle silk dress and skirt, both in grey. Necklace from NEO.




Artisan Table Lamp, Carl Larson
Purple Heart Mappa Burl Shade #011
A spirited lamp design that would do well in either a formal or more rustic setting, from a gentleman’s desk to a captain’s cabin, Carl combines exquisite exotic hardwoods with vintage and contemporary metals to create a little illuminated magic. Shade created from wood veneer over artist’s canvas with clear coat of lacquer, hand-spun brass base and top with patina, and antique brass socket.

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