You're Invited: First Friday Artwalk - All Gallery Artists Show

We have a fabulous show coming up on November 7th!  Here are the details.  Further information and photos will follow shortly on some of the individual artists:

Fine Furniture ~ Sculpture ~ Ceramics ~ Paintings & Prints

 November 7 – November 30, 2014

Featuring New Work from Northwest and Bainbridge Island Artists:

 Gerardo Aguayo, Jenny Andersen, Dave Berfield, Nathan Christopher, L. Wendy Dunder,

Steve Humphrey, Renée Jameson, Erik Lindbergh, Fred Loase, Ken Lundemo

Chris Mroz, Martha Reisdorf, Steve Sauer, Maria Simon, Kris Skotheim, Donald Smith

Jen Till, Alan Vogel, Irene Yesley

Reception with the Artists

Friday, November 7, 6 – 8pm

Music by

Peter Spencer and Friends

About the Artists:  The Island Gallery is delighted to present new work from some of the finest artists of Bainbridge Island and the Northwest in the genres of fine wood furniture and sculpture, ceramics, and paintings and prints.  Work from Bainbridge artists, as shown above:

Upper left:  Mauve Mountain, Jen Till.  A wonderful new series of Jen’s popular landscape oil paintings will be on display. 

Center:  Text From A Lost Tribe, Jenny Andersen.  Perennial Island favorite ceramic artist  Jenny Andersen’s series of wall plaques, which were presented in a well-received retrospective of her work at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art last summer, will be on display in the Gallery through 2014.

Lower left:  Black Walnut Bench, Erik Lindbergh.  This Bainbridge Island native brings us a beautiful bench crafted from nine pieces of local black walnut, ten years in the making.  

New Works - Fine Furniture & Sculpture:

Nathan Christopher, Bainbridge Island:  An I-beam and live-edge timber bench.

L. Wendy Dunder, Portland, Oregon:  New illuminated sculpture (lamps), some of which are collaborative pieces.

Steve Humphrey, Bainbridge Island: Metal work on collaborative works, including lamps and a fascinating walnut sculpture which can serve as a room divider.

Ken Lundemo, Seabeck:  Wood, ceramic and bronze sculpture

Chris Mroz, Gig Harbor:  Owner of Pure Timber, one of the biggest producers of cold-bend hardwood in the United States, Chris creates remarkable chairs and whimsical wood sculpture. 

Kris Skotheim, Bainbridge Island:  His metalwork and artistic sensibilities can be seen in the clean lines of a western red cedar bench.

Donald Smith, Seattle:  New live edge slabs for table/dining use.

Alan Vogel, Bainbridge Island:  A stunning whiskey cabinet and a wall-mounted wood sculptural piece.

New Works - Ceramics:

Dave Berfield, Bainbridge Island

Fred Loase, Bainbridge Island

Ken Lundemo, Seabeck

Steve Sauer, Port Orchard

Introducing Maria Simon, Portland, Oregon

New Works - Paintings & Prints

Gerardo Aguayo, Bainbridge Island:  Paper and ink

Renée Jameson, Bainbridge Island:  Monoprints

Martha Reisdorf, Gig Harbor:  Acrylics

Irene Yesley, Bainbridge Island:  Acrylics

Additional Northwest Artists:

Melissa Balch, Robert Benson III, Christian Burchard, Tracy Dunn, Kathleen Faulkner, Gina Freuen Anthony Gaudino Nancy Gill, Eric Gorder, Damian Grava, Jeff Greenup, Jeffrey Hummel, James Kelsey Carl Larson

Andrew Lewis-Lechner, Jimmy McDonough, Curt Minier, Milo Mirabelli, Eric Nelsen

Hiroshi Ogawa, Stephanie Oliveira, Al Tennant, Esperanza Grundy, Robin Hominiuk, Curt Labitzke

John Luke, Virginia Paquette, Alan Rosen, Ted Scherrer, Robert Spangler, Dave Thompson, Scott Trumbo

Michelle de la Vega, Theodore Waddell, Jack Walsh, Shane Watson

Ben Waterman, Rigel Weis, Jade Winchester

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

  

For More Information Contact:  The Island Gallery, 206.780.9500 or ssn [at] theislandgallery.net 

July 2013 Gallery Picks Newsletter

Summer is finally here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, and our thoughts are turning to leafy greens, cool whites, and fragrant roses.  And yes, we know it's nearly August, and that another newsletter will appear quickly on the heels of this one, but please scroll down and see what's been making us drool this month!

Necklace Monet.  Begona Rentero

 Yes, this is definitely the kind of cool green we were craving!  Created by

the incomparable Begona Rentero of Spain from paper she makes from various fibers,

this gorgeous, lightweight necklace with its suggestion of lily pads and blossoms

would be perfect to wear lounging beside a gentle stream or your koi pond.

Or wherever.  

To slightly misquote one of our customers, "If I owned that I'd wear it to vacuum!"

We're behind you one hundred percent.

Fingertip Pocket Tunic.  Carol Lee Shanks

Cool and breezy, this is one of those perfect white summer tops.

Comfortable linen with pockets and interesting tab detailing will

take you right through the hottest months of the year in style.

Walnut and Koa Rocking Chair

Beauty and comfort make this rocking chair a terrific addition

to any home.  The classic styling is timeless yet infused with

a contemporary vibe, especially evident in its combination of

spectacular woods, fine leather, and a smooth-as-silk finish.

Koa, an interesting and increasingly rare exotic wood, is the

strong-grained red-orange wood used on the backrest or

splat portion of the chair.  Here's a little about it:

Koa is part of the Acacia family of trees and is recognized as one of the finest

textured woods in the world. This native of Hawaii is truly a monarch of the

forest, growing to heights of 100 feet. The best Koa can be found

specifically on higher elevations of the Big Island and take 50 to 70

years to mature. Different parts of the island lend their own distinctive hue to

the color of the wood, from dark red to orange-brown to a lighter brown. 

   In ancient Hawaii, Koa wood was harvested exclusively for the

alii class, or royalty. The huge logs were crafted into sculpted images of

gods, personal containers and canoes for royalty. 

   By the turn of the century, koa was called the Hawaiian Mahogany and

used extensively by the upper class and in government buildings for furniture,

staircases and other woodwork. Beautiful examples can still be viewed in

such places as the Iolani Palace.

Shiloh Pass.  Jen Till

Shiloh Pass from our delightful Bainbridge Island artist Jen Till certainly fits our mood.

We love the moody greens and vibrant light of this oil landscape.

Jen comments on her approach and process:

I am inspired by the many ways light casts itself on our earth.

Moments in my life when I behold such beauty inspires me to create its

memory in my work. Nature provides me with a foundation upon which

I can build  paintings to express a wide range of feeling.

The process I use is meditation with my brush in hand. This enables my

creative energy to flow, uninterrupted and fueled by intuition. By creating

layers with glazes I try to explore the inherent aspects of paint itself

while keeping my mind focused on a feeling and place. 

My painting experience grounds me and reminds me to be aware of the

presence of spirit in all of life's moments.

I search for this essence and mystery as I dwell on a place filled with light.

My hope is to engage the viewer and to share the mystery and calm I so cherish.

My work reminds me that by painting the experience of the material world around me

I can move toward the intangible, ethereal mystery of life.

Bowls.  Dave Berfield

Our newest ceramic artist, Dave Berfield of Bainbridge Island, is a well-known

artist who has specialized in porcelain enamels for many years.  He has now turned his

attention to wood-fired ceramics, and recently brought us a selection of wondrous little

vessels that remind us of Navajo seed bowls of the Southwest.  They're perfect for

housing a pretty stem of something-or-other from the garden, but not too many -

these holes are tiny!  Dave's various glazes and their effects complement each other

so they look great in a grouping.  In other words, they play well together.

You are encouraged to adopt a few at a time! 

Lodalite and Roman Glass Earrings. Virginia Paquette

These were a bit of a challenge to photograph successfully, but we hope

this gets the idea across!  The opalescence of the ancient Roman glass is

quite stunning, changing in different lighting; the mossy faceted lodalite

nuggets are just lovely, and in Virginia's inimitable fashion are the perfect

color match for the glass.

A little about the Roman glass:

The ancient Roman glass that we're currently seeing pop up in contemporary 

jewelry designs is coming out of Afghanistan. These beads were originally

traded into the Middle East from Roman glass makers, and were likely once bowls,

cups or storage implements. Their age is not precisely known but they

are likely greater than 1,000 years old. 

Silk Chiffon Topper.  Sandra Holzman

Some things are simply timeless, like this, for instance.

Sandra Holzman creates her own style in these

kimono-influenced jackets that make any outfit special.

Soft and gauzy silk chiffon hand-dyed by the artist, it travels

well across the seasons and is perfect when you need a pop of color

to dress up a plain dress or, say, long black flowing pants.

They come in a variety of rich colors; in fact, there's a perfect

one for autumn right here.

Black and Red Rose Neoprene Necklace.  NEO

Last, but definitely not least, is this charmer of a necklace

from NEO of Italy.  It's quite long at 35 inches; you can see the

way it drapes when worn here, where it's displayed with

the Carol Lee Shanks white linen fingertip tunic, or scroll back up
to view on this page.  The red rose is actually a brooch, and the soft,
squishy qualities of neoprene are pleasing both to the touch and to the eye.

Thanks for visiting us for the July installment of the Newsletter.  We'll be back before you know it in mid-August with another selection of our fabulous artists' work.

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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!



From left: Tall Jar; Medium Jar; Large Round Pot

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.

 




 Tin Shingles, Michelle de la Vega

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.



Silk Ikat Wrap, ImperioJP

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?



Driftwood Lamp

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. 





Blue Tile Necklace, Sylvia Luppert

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.



Calm Sea, Jen Till

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!

April 2013 First Friday Artwalk: You're Invited!



Calm Sea.  Jen Till.  Oil on canvas.  48" x 48"

Awakenings

Oils and Small Works
by Bainbridge Island Artist

Jen Till

April 5 - 21, 2013

Opening Reception First Friday, April 5th, 6-8 pm

Featuring a Musical Performance by

Peter Spencer and Friends

with Caleb Spencer

  Soft mists and hopeful light herald the awakenings all around, as spring steals over the landscape.  Bainbridge Island artist Jen Till shares her subtle envisioning of a world waiting to bloom in a showing of large oil paintings and small works, also in oil.   Come join us as we welcome Jen and her beautiful work to the Gallery, and at the same time enjoy Peter and Caleb performing in our Sweet Little Space!

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