Update: You're Invited: May 2014

This month's wood-fired ceramics show Earth Elements: Robin Hominiuk is off to a roaring start.  Despite the threat of rain, the First Friday Artwalk was a packed event, with the hard-hitting rock/R&B sounds of Peter Spencer and the All-Stars reverberating around the Plaza.  Appetizers were devoured, wine was enjoyed, art was admired.  And the rain held off.  What a great night!  We thank the artists for their attendance, and their considerable talents.

Before we start work on upcoming delights for June, we'd like to highlight the two other featured artists in the May show, Esperanza Grundy and Gerardo Aguayo, both of whom have recently appeared in our Gallery Picks Newsletters.  As always, please click on the links for further info on individual items and artists.

Graham Greene's Bedside Table.  Esperanza Grundy

Four of Seattle artist Esperanza Grundy's acrylic and encaustic collage pieces are currently on display in the exhibition room of the Gallery.  This one, Graham Greene's Bedside Table, is part of her Bedside Table Series, and shows the vivid color and fascinating layering Esperanza creates in her art.  All four pieces will soon appear in the online shop on her own shop page, here.

Shaman 3.  Gerardo Aguayo

We are also delighted to present the work of Bainbridge Island artist Gerardo Aguayo.  Three of his oil pastel on paper pieces and one work of oil on canvas can be viewed in the front room of the Gallery.  Shaman 3 can be viewed here in the online shop; the others will be available there soon.

Also displayed in the front room: the work of Theodore Waddell and Mark Bowles, as well as three wonderful raku "skulls" (Dall Sheep, Impala, and Water Buffalo) by ceramic artist Kathy Mitchell.  Kathy's work is new to the Gallery (VERY new, in the last few days), so please stay tuned for more about her in future blog posts. 

Coming up on the Blog later this week:  A closer look at the jewelry of Robin Hominiuk, which showcases in particular her command of metalwork.  Her pieces - necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets, bangles - are expertly crafted from sparkling, textured low-tarnish sterling silver that she forges and forms herself, adding semi-precious gemstones, pearls and beach glass accents, all at very affordable prices.  In other words, perfect Mother's Day gifts!

Not all items are available in the online shop at this time, so stop by the Gallery for a look before they're all gone (many items sold last weekend).

And, of course, please visit the Blog again soon; we'll have photos here of Robin's jewelry for your viewing pleasure!