TRAC GALLERY SCULPTURE EXHIBIT

Robin Martindale's work at TRAC Gallery

Robin Martindale's exhibit "My Other Self" is currently showing at TRAC in Spruce Pine, NC. This show is right up my alley. Geometric shapes, bold design and strong use of color. Martindale is a retired professor of art at Appalachian State University. She works in painted wood with some pieces containing steel (did I say up my alley) and clay. 

Enjoy the photos and be sure to stop by to see the exhibit if you are in town. Nothing beats seeing art in person.

"Yellow and Blue"  Robin Martindale

 "Eclipse"  Robin Martindale

 "Gargoyle II"  Robin Martindale

 'Fire-works"  Robin Martindale

 "My Father's Legs"  Robin Martindale

 'Blue and Yellow"  Robin Martindale

"Red and Blue"  Robin Martindale

EXHIBIT AT TRAC GALLERY IN SPRUCE PINE

A feast for the eyes at the entrance to the "Wax" exhibit at TRAC Gallery, Spruce Pine, NC .  All the pieces in the exhibit use wax in their creation.

I took time out this week to view the latest exhibit at TRAC.  The presentation of their shows is always first rate.  Below you can enjoy some of the pieces in the show.  Links are to websites or other information I could find available on the artists.

Close-up of "Spirit Guide" by Lisa Clague

"Another Time" by John Littleton and Kate Vogel

Pottery by Michael Kline

"Synaptic Chances" by Melisa Cadell

Portrait group by Lisa Clague

Sculptures by Ken Sedberry

"Striations" by Kerstin Davis

It is always relaxing to take a day to view the artwork our area offers.  Artists don't always get a chance to see the pleasure on people's faces as their work is viewed. Enjoy a relaxing day of your own to do some gallery hopping and have a great day.

STUDIO TOUR WEEKEND

The Toe River Studio Arts Tour (this link is a download of the tour catalog) is in full force this weekend and a few pieces have found new homes.  I'm working on finishing and framing the latest works while discussing art with those stopping by. Also enjoying talking to people about where they are from and their travels along the tour route.  The tour lasts through Sunday. Here are a few photos of how the studio and gallery are set up for the weekend.

The view upon entering the studio.  It is surprisingly clean as I usually have wool scattered throughout the room when color planning.

Another view with some wool laid out on the work table for an abstract figurative piece and new design plans over the sewing machine area.

I pinned up various 1/2 yards of dyed wool on one wall to add some color to the studio.  I'm planning on leaving it up as it is already inspiring new color plans.

One wall of the gallery area with both studio and plein air work.

Striped series work.

Some of the "Road Series" works.  Others are at the TRAC Gallery.

I wanted to put at least one floor piece on display.  It sits on a platform Pete and I made for it.

The artist reception at the TRAC Gallery in Spruce Pine.  There was quite a crowd and we had the chance to visit with friends old and new while enjoying wine and dessert.  There are very few fiber artists on the tour so it was great to visit with a couple of them.

There is one more day of the tour and the studio awaits more visitors tomorrow.  As you can see, landscaping is not done yet.  Hopefully, soon.

Search out some studio tours locally or relax while searching studio tour images on the internet and have a great day.

TOE RIVER STUDIO TOUR PREVIEW SHOW

With the Toe River Studio Tour coming up from June 6-8, the TRAC Gallery in Spruce Pine has completed the set up for its preview show.  If you are in the area during the tour, you can pick up a tour catalog at the gallery and visit artists in their studios.  Here are some of the pieces on exhibit at the gallery:

TRAC Gallery, Spruce Pine, NC

Selena Glass and Metal,  "Are We There Yet?"

John D. Richards, "Blue Bird"

Kat Turczyn, "After the Storm"

Louise Grennell, "The Hitchhiker"

Jim Waters, "Landscape"

Michael Rutkowsky, "Shallow Bowl"

Marguerite Gusdon, "Appalachia"

Lisa Clague, "Monkey Business"

Billie Ruth Sudduth, "Signature Basket"

Jenny Lou Sherburne, "Mandala Plate"

JJ Brown and Simona Rosasco, "Magnetic Resonance"

Edwina Bringle, scarf and rug

Jeannine Marchand, "Untitled"

Lori LaBerge, (wall pieces), "Time to Go" and "Rural/Urban Compatibility"; Larry Brown, (lamps)

Woody's Chair Shop, Scott Woody

Ross Edwards, "Halo Bowl"

View of gallery

View of gallery

I hope you enjoyed seeing some of the works on display.  With the weather getting nicer by the day, take some time to make your way outside to view some of your local galleries and have a great day.