Read on! You'll see why we're so excited about these shows. Then come to downtown Winslow on First Friday for the Artwalk, the lovely new Wearables (outerware, jewelry, hats, cozy tunics, to name but a few), a sip of wine and a nibble or two, and meet the Whimsical, Wonderful, Glorious Beasts:
December 2 – 31, 2016
Beneath Still Waters
New
Work from
Eva Funderburgh
Bronze and wood fired ceramic sculptures, featuring the
beloved
whimsical forest and aquatic creatures for which this
remarkable artist is best known.
In
the front gallery:
11th Annual Wearable Art Show
Textile and jewelry creations from our talented designers.
Introducing:
Agnieszka Kulon from Kreatia, Chicago.
Reception with the Artists:
First Friday, December 2nd, 6-8 pm
In concert:
Ranger and the Re-Arrangers
IMAGES SHOWN:
Above Left: The Peril of Beauty. Cast bronze with patina. 5" x 11" x
10". Eva Funderburgh
Above Right: Snowflake
Necklace. Christine L. Sundt
About the Artists:
Eva Funderburgh (Seattle,
Washington)
A sculptor whose work ranges from clay to bronze to installation work, the movement and emotional content of Eva’s work stands out, regardless of the medium.
Technically a Seattle native, Eva grew up in Kansas and Pennsylvania. She then attended Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, graduating in 2005 with a Bachelor’s in Science and Art, with focuses on chemistry and sculpture. Not long after graduation she made her way back to her birthplace of Seattle with her partner, Ben.
In Seattle, Eva has worked with other wood fire potters and sculptors, becoming part of the regular crew on two local anagama kilns, Santatsugama and Ochawangama. In 2006 she teamed up with five other artists to create Florentia Clayworks, a small cooperative clay studio. She has also been involved with the Pratt Fine Art Center, first as a student, and then starting in 2014 as a teacher in their Foundry program, where she regularly teaches Introductory Bronze casting. Because of Eva’s background in chemistry, she is especially fascinated with patinas for bronze.
In 2010, Eva spent five weeks as an artist in residence at the Guldagergaard Center for Ceramics in Skaelskor, Denmark. This inspired her to increase the complexity of her work, leading to both larger sizes and more nuanced emotional content in her sculptural pieces. This residency also proved to be the start of a renewed interest in installation work: she now has pieces in a permanent installation in a Seattle school, as well as temporary installations in various galleries and a museum. Her work also graces private and public collections on four continents and in twelve countries.
Nowadays, Eva conducts workshops in sculpting in clay, bronze, and installation, besides continuing her own work in all three areas as well.
Now, say hello to a few of these wood fired Beasts:
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| Wood Fired Beasts, Six or So. Eva Funderburgh |
Charming? Yes indeed!
Christine L. Sundt (Eugene, Oregon)
A jewelry artist and metal worker from Eugene, Oregon, Christine’s lovely, modern creations have graced the Gallery’s shelves (and customers!) for many years. We are delighted to include her green holiday Snowflake necklace in this season’s artwork for our 11th Annual Wearable Art Show.
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| Snowflake Necklace (detail). Christine L. Sundt |
Christine’s words speak to the essence of her craft:
"Pieces of metal, faceted or natural stones, colors, textures around me are the forces that help me shape and make my one-of-a-kind jewelry creations. I draw inspiration from art and nature, but seldom start with a firm idea of what the outcome will be. My drawings are merely records of thoughts rather than plans or patterns. Works come together on my workbench as elements find each other through proximity, association, and chance."
Introducing:
Agnieszka Kulon (Chicago)
Originally from Warsaw,
Poland, Agnieszka Kulon is a fashion designer and photographer who currently
lives in Chicago, USA. As a designer with her own unique, individual
approach to fashion, Agnieszka specializes in creating one-of-a-kind garments,
paying particular attention to details. She has had the opportunity to
show her line in many venues in Chicago such as the MCA, Merchandise Mart,
Polish Museum of America, Rosemont Theater, Chicago Cultural Center, and Zhou B
Art Center, as well as across the United States. We welcome her to The
Island Gallery!
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| Black with Color-Stitching Wool Tunic. Agnieszka Kulon for Kreatia |
Warm and snuggly; Fabulous!
Ranger and the
Re-Arrangers (Bainbridge Island, Washington)
THE GENRE: The band plays "Gypsy jazz" or
“hot jazz”, created by and named in honor of Django Reinhardt, Europe's
acclaimed composer and guitarist. In the 1930s, Django and violinist Stephane
Grappelli blended their own musical legacies with the new American art form of
jazz. Soon their recordings brought
international fame to the genre. Gypsy jazz is characterized by upbeat, high
energy swing on acoustic instruments, especially guitar, violin, bass,
clarinet, and accordion. The band’s repertoire appeals to everyone who
enjoys swing standards, traditional Gypsy jazz songs, and world music
originals.
THE BAND: Violin: At
the heart of the band’s sound is the sweet violin playing of RANGER SCIACCA, who began playing violin at
the age of six. He divided his studies between old-time fiddle and classical
violin until a chance encounter with a CD of violin jazz ignited Ranger’s
interest in the music of Joe Venuti, Stuff Smith, Stephane Grappelli and Django
Reinhardt. Ranger’s playing draws from all the genres he has studied and,
according to one reviewer, “features frantic staccato runs and an overall sense
of tone that reveals many shades and moods.”
Mandolin: DAVE
STEWART performs on the 5 string electric mandolin, tenor guitar, and
traditional mandolin. He's also a tremendous vocalist, lending his silky-smooth
voice to swing standards!
Bass: MICK
NICHOLSON played for 11 years with the US Navy Band in Washington, D.C. He
has toured extensively throughout the world, and has performed for three
sitting presidents and countless heads of state.
Percussion: JEFFREY MOOSE. Born in
Mexico and raised in West Africa, Jeffrey is loved by fans for his creative,
high-energy percussion and playful vocal performances. He is the director of
the Jeffrey Moose Gallery in Seattle, Washington.
Rhythm Guitar: MIKE SCIACCA is Ranger's
father, and has been backing up Ranger on guitar for over 15 years. Ranger and
Mike are descended from Sicilian immigrants, who played jazz in New York at the
start of the 20th century.
About The Island Gallery
whose work takes
traditional art forms in exciting new directions:
featuring such genres as
jazz, rock, folk, chamber music and performance art.
This, along with its reputation for
excellence, makes The Island Gallery
a destination spot on beautiful
Bainbridge Island, a short ferry ride from Seattle,
and steps
from the new Bainbridge Island Museum of Art.
Contact Us/Visit:
Web site: www.theislandgallery.net
Event Location:
The Island Gallery, 400 Winslow Way E, #120,
Bainbridge Island, Washington.
Underground parking is available at The Winslow
off Ericksen Avenue.
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| Frog Tailed Beast. Wood Fired Ceramic. Eva Funderburgh |
We can't wait to see you!
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