January 2016 Annual Sale Starts...Right... NOW!

Happy New Year, everyone!

Technically, First Friday landed on January 1st this year, so in lieu of a full-blown Artwalk on that date the Bainbridge Island First Friday Artwalk will be a mini-version on Friday, January 8th.  We'll be open, with sips of wine and goodies, but do check with the other galleries for their schedules.

On our schedule:  The Island Gallery's Annual Sale!!!

January 2 –31, 2016

A New Year Beckons!

And we’re ready to welcome in 2016

with new pieces from our wonderful artists

and Great Sale Prices Gallerywide Through January

Featuring:

Renee Jameson

Monotype works, in the Gallery and currently on display at The Manor House Restaurant

Lisa Wederquist

A striking new work of art inspired by Southwestern textiles

Carol Fiedler Kawaguchi

 Late 19^th century Step Tansu totally restored by artist

Dave Thompson

New live edge maple bench
Maggy Pavlou
Felted wool and silk vests
Chistine L. Sundt
New jewelry collection

Introducing New Artists:

Jeff Harmes

Marc Roux

 Delores Fortuna

As a counterpoint, we are showing two mid-century modern leather and

chrome chairs updated with red leather by local artist Marcia Adams-Landry.

Opening Reception

Friday, January 8, 6-8 pm

Event Location: 

The Island Gallery, 400 Winslow Way E., #120, Bainbridge Island, Washington.

Underground parking is available at The Winslow off Ericksen Avenue.

While we're all here, let's take a closer look at some of these beautiful featured items.  They are not up in the online shop yet but as of this writing they are all still available, and we'll try to post them in the next few days. 

Turquoise wool and silk felted vest.  Maggy Pavlou

Gorgeous!!!  Look at that color... and the cozy collar... and a pop of red that is so perfect.

Maggy's vast talent never, ever disappoints.

Courting Blanket.  Lisa Wederquist

Inspired by Southwestern textiles, this is one of those pieces that needs to be seen

up close to be fully appreciated.  Lisa is one of our amazing artists who has a

deceptively simple presentation, but then something deep in the canvas

hooks you and pulls you right into her complex landscape, always giving

the viewer a fulfilling, unexpected experience.

Do stop in to pay it a visit, it's on display in the Gallery, waiting
to say hello.

Burgundy Grand.  Marc Roux

Okay, there's a lot to say about this piece but we're still working on the words,

so stop back by and we'll try to explain this extraordinary work of art, and perhaps add

a close-up image so the technique is a little easier to see.

Basically (and there is nothing "basic" about this) it's a segmented turned vase sculpted from

444 pieces of Bubinga wood.   Let us try to stretch our brains around that for just a minute...

19th Century Step Tansu.  Carol Fiedler Kawaguchi

Our photo is a wee bit dark but the traditional features show up quite

nicely.  Carol has fully restored this magnificent antique tansu, and it

is glorious.  We'll be back with more detailed information on it shortly.

Summer Cobalt 1.  Renee Jameson

 All right, everyone, control yourselves - we know the temptation

is great to throw ourselves into that glorious water and

sunny landscape but all in good time...

What a lovely view from our oh so talented Renee.  Please be aware that

we are currently showing a number of her pieces at The Manor House Restaurant

at Pleasant Beach, so please pop on in there for a meal, a glass of wine, and

enjoy the beautiful art.  Do tell them we sent you!

Sam Maloof-Inspired Rocking Chair.  Jeff Harmes

Oh, this is so beautiful!

We love rocking chairs, and this really is one of the prettiest ones we've

seen in a long time.  It is made of madrone, thus the deep, rich

color, and has beautiful grain detail and elegant lines.

Mugs.  Delores Fortuna

And while you're rocking happily in that fabulous rocker, how

about a nice mug of hot chocolate?  Yes, yes, you can have

whipped cream on top if you like... we're definitely going to...

These pretty mugs are a wee bit whimsical and totally

functional, just the way we like them.  Great gifts, and yes,

the whipped cream definitely tastes better in one of these...

(Who are we kidding... whipped cream in/on just about anything
is perfectly acceptable, right?  Yes indeed!)

We'll be back soon with some additional information on all of the above, and in the meantime, we hope you had a Happy New Year's Eve and are ready for a wonderful year to come. 

See you on January 8th!