Women's 'Fanciful Creations' display at Kerby SOG Gallery through May 15
Arts and crafts are displayed in a show at the Southern Oregon Guild gallery by (from left) Eva Subias (hand knits), Joyce Abrams (hand-felted llama fiber), Donelle Kemmer (polymer clay), and Bobbie Blakely (fine jewelry). The show also includes work by Patti Culver and Isabel Gaige. (Photo provided)
Whether looking for a unique Mother’s Day gift or something for another special person, the new group show at the Southern Oregon Guild (SOG) Gallery, “Fanciful Creations -- By Women for Women,” offers an array of ideas.
The show, which opened Monday, April 16, features wearable, whimsical, and décor art in a wide range of styles, media, and prices.
The Artists’ Reception Saturday, April 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. will provide a great place to meet the artists as well as to learn what the Southern Oregon Guild is all about.
Exhibitors are jeweler Bobbie Blakely, decorative artist Patti Culver, polymer clay artist Donelle Kemmer, hand-knitter Eva Subias, and llama fiber artists Joyce Abrams and Isabel Gaige from Forest Edge Farm.
Blakely’s selection of silver necklaces, earrings, pins and bracelets illustrate some of the techniques used in making fine jewelry that she teaches in her classes at Rogue Community College.
Culver’s “Twingles” combine flowing forms of copper wire and colorful beads to create delightful gift items that can hang in a window or on a wall to catch light and provide a playful moment.
Kemmer’s tiny polymer clay wizards and dragons bring quick smiles and elicit visions of fantasy worlds. Some of her little characters become collectibles for display. Others become parts of useful items such as barrettes and ceiling fan pulls.
Swedish hand-knitter Subias’s work includes brightly colored sweaters, vests, hats, caps, scarves and mittens in a wide variety of quality yarns from throughout the world. Her passion for knitting began when she was a child in her native Sweden and has continued throughout her life.
Abrams’ and Gaige’s llama fiber collection has a new grouping of hand-felted derby, dome and flanged brim hats, and includes handbags, decorator pillows, coaster sets, doll hats, cell phone cases, and yarn. The llamas at Forest Edge Farm provide the fiber.
“Fanciful Creations -- By Women for Women” is open to the public until May 15 on Mondays, and Thursdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Members and non-members alike can view the exhibit, meet the artists, and enjoy a sumptuous snack at the Artists’ Reception Saturday.
The SOG Gallery is located in the RCC Learning Center in Kerby, 24311 Redwood Hwy. Phone 592-5019 for more information.
