August 2013 Gallery Picks Newsletter

Summer's on the wane, but here at the Gallery we're revving up for the fall and holiday seasons with more lovely work from our artists.  And let us just say:  Kudos to them.  These remarkable people never fail to disappoint with their art, attention to detail, and constant striving to create ever more beautiful things.  Stop in for a visit in person, or click on the links beneath each photo (and sometimes other links tucked here and there) to go to the Gallery's web shop for more information on the individual items.

Enjoy!

Sentinels.  Kathleen Faulkner

A well-known and long established jeweler, Kathleen Faulkner has

recently turned to oil pastels as a new medium.  Her delightful

work perfectly conveys the misty quality of our Pacific Northwest,

but on close examination the calm, soft look is somewhat deceptive: 

one is impressed by the firmness of her lines and strokes, her command of the

medium, and her obvious respect for her subject matter.

Examples of Kathleen's jewelry can be seen in the permanent collection of the
newly-opened Bainbridge Island Museum of Art.

Silk Satin Dress.  Roselle Abramowitz

Oooh, glam!

A silky and slinky bias-cut dress shows off Roselle's usual flair for color.

This luxurious piece is available in other sumptuous colors - like

glowing emerald green, for example - as well as a really wonderful knitted jersey

cotton that we have here in the Gallery in black.  Gorgeous!

(And by the way, many thanks to our wonderful model, Kathy!)

Jenny's Slip.  Hall Table/Desk.  Robert Spangler

This elegant piece of furniture is created from cherrywood with

 a perky, offside drawer of spalted alder and gently curving legs.

Rather narrow, it is ideal when used as a hall table, but we can certainly

imagine it being pressed into service as a narrow desk (especially if

you're in space-saving mode).  It can easily accommodate, say, a laptop

computer, and your other office-oriented needs.

Pendant Necklaces.  Lou Zeldis

As you may know, our wonderful artist Lou Zeldis passed away suddenly

last year, much to the shock of us all.  He has left behind a large collection of

his textile, clothing and jewelry and we are grateful to be able to show

a recently-arrived collection of his here at the Gallery, including ikats,

cotton batiks, shirts, jackets, and woven attar vine jewelry.  We're calling

this selection Lou Zeldis:  The Last Collection, and it is a good

cross-section of his artisty.  We'll carry it until it's gone,

and hope to be able to get more over the years, but now his work is finite;

one never knows what will be available.

But speaking of jewelry...

We are delighted with a selection of pendant necklaces in unmistakable

Lou style.  His tribal-like stone-over-stones criss-crossed with leather or

oxidized sterling, dangling bits and pieces, and adjustable neckpieces are

simply fabulous.  The four shown above include rustic-cut crystals, agate

and a gorgeous double malachite pendant.  The malachite is viewable

in the web shop here; the others - including a number that are not shown 

above - will be posted soon.  Watch this space for more information.

Wall Sconce.  L. Wendy Dunder

Yes, we know, this looks just like a big old harvest moon

peeking through newly-bare branches.  And yes, we understand:  this

glowing tableau makes one want to bay at the moon!  But please

keep your howling to a minimum (save it for October 31st when such

behavior is not necessarily frowned upon), especially if you

trot into the Gallery to meet this fabulous illuminated paper

sculpture in person!

(We have very sensitive ears...)

Dinnerware Sets.  Aaron Filson

It's still a way off, but make no mistake:  Thanksgiving and

the busiest entertaining season of the year is just around the corner.

(Did I actually just say that??  Oh dear... must make lists...)

For a beautiful dining table or a casual gathering, think about

adding Aaron Filson's wonderful ceramic pieces to your

collection.  He has given us a selection of single pieces that can be

mixed and matched, but he will also do custom-order sets.  Just

let us know what you'd like, but don't forget:  Order early

to assure delivery in time for the holidays!

(View his small plate in the online shop here; other items will

be posted soon.)

"Sunset" Necklace.  2 by Lyn&Tony

Brand new to the Gallery:  Bright and bold jewelry from Down Under!

Lyn and Tony of Sydney, Australia employ highest-quality stones, gems, glass

and leather to create dramatic and eye-popping necklaces and earrings.

Big chunks of agate drusy, long amethyst chunky dangle earrings, long

multi-strand waxed cotton necklaces with woven leather accents and tassels...

these are all pretty amazing.

This one, "Sunset", is orange coral and blue Czech glass beads on woven

leather, and is around 34 inches long.  It's currently viewable in the web shop;

we'll have others up shortly, so check back often.  We'll have shorter ones - 

mid-length and "choker" styles - available in a month or so, which

will make great gifts, or brighten up that holiday outfit!

As always, come into the Gallery or head over to our web shop at www.theislandgallery.net/shop/ to see much, much more.  And if you'd like to subscribe to this newsletter please send your e-mail address to sr@theislandgallery.net; we'll sign you right up!  You can also access the RSS feed (go to the bottom of this page) or sign up as a member or to follow us.

See you in September!