Friday, April 19, 2013

April 2013 Gallery Picks Newsletter

Another month, another Gallery Picks Newsletter!  Enjoy viewing these wonderful items, and don't forget to follow us or sign up as a member.  You can also receive an update directly in your inbox every time we publish the newsletter, or special notices of shows, sales and musical events, by sending an e-mail with your address to sr@theislandgallery.net.

For further information on any individual item,click on the link in its title to visit our web shop for a close-up look.

Enjoy!


 Walnut Table
Dimensions: 106” l x 21” t x 19” w (at widest point)

Perfect as a coffee table in front of a long couch or as a low side table,
this local salvaged walnut is quite remarkable.
What a beautiful addition to a contemprorary home!



Stephanie Oliveira
Dimensions: 16" x 6"; 8-1/2" x 7"; 12" x 11"

Created by multi-media artist Stephanie Oliveira,
these gorgeous black-smoke and white raku fired vessels look great in a group,
as we decided to display them in the Gallery, but each makes an impact
displayed on its own.  The Tall Jar shown on the left has its own lid,
which you can see off to its side.  They are listed separately in the
web shop (click on their title for a close-up look and more information).





Sequoia Table Slab
Dimensions: approximately 94" x 42"

A remarkable live-edge slab of sequoia redwood, ready to be turned into a
dining or conference table, or even a stunning desk.

 


Dimensions, each piece: 14" x 10"
A set of four, these interesting "industrial" pieces are ready for wall mounting.
The artist has inscribed patterns inspired by sea creatures on tin roof shingles that are
wood-framed on the back, giving an opportunity for varied,
pleasing presentations and groupings on a wall:  they could be displayed
in a row; two above and two below in a square; or even
stepped up a stairway wall, for a fit in any space.



Dimensions: approximately 18" x 84"

A spectacular silk wrap from ImperioJP!  Luscious colors and fabrics are
trademarks of Imperio.  This one shows off shades of purples, pinks,
and white in an ikat design, and a solid, dense royal purple silk on one side.
Gorgeous to drape over your shoulders on a spring or summer night, or as
the essential wrap for a wedding.  Or how about something for Mom,
as that memorable Mother's Day gift?



Dimensions: approximately 14" x 9"

How cool is this?  A beautiful lamp created from sustainably harvested
driftwood from Pacific Northwest waters, finished with hand-rubbed
carnauba wax product, this piece features a fine hand-blown glass globe
with lifetime fiberglass wick.  Ready to turn even the most ordinary night into
an ultra-romantic evening... especially if you light up several of these
lamps at a time... or if there's a fire burning gently in the fireplace
and a bottle of wine on the hearth... or...
Oh, just use your imagination!
For use with smokeless and odorless pure paraffin oil. 


Dimensions: adjustable from 16" to 24"

A fascinating presentation by Sylvia Luppert! We've offered her
wonderful handmade round bead polymer clay necklaces for several years, but
these are quite an interesting style departure.  These beads appear as painted
Asian-themed "tiles", and make for a very lightweight yet striking necklace.



Dimensions: 48" x 48"
Oil on canvas

We've put up a post about Jen Till's wonderful, tranquil
art works in the past, but couldn't resist one more.  Her
April show wraps up in a couple of days after nearly selling out
of her Small Works, but we're hoping to keep some of her pieces
on display - and, we hope, have another selection of her
Small Works very soon!

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