Author: Carl Mellor

Artwork derived from paper made from military fatigues highlights a sequel show at ArtRage

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Light Work Gallery showcases 40 years of dynamic photography with anniversary exhibit

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Three takes on African and American culture show the payoff from artistic risk-taking

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Clayscapes has a straightforward agenda: clay, clay and more clay. Indeed, the facility sells supplies to high schools and colleges teaching pottery classes, holds its own classes on site at 1003 W. Fayette St. and hosts a gallery that presents work by accomplished ceramists. The current exhibit, Blue Ridge Jazz, displays Henry Gernhardt’s pieces, many of which have a shield shape. These aren’t figurative works but several incorporate figurative elements, as the artist expresses his appreciation of mountains, hills and sky in the Appalachian region, particularly Tennessee. His sculptures evoke Foggy Mountain, Tenn., a harvest moon and foothills. They reflect…

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