'Art From the Earth' exhibit reception June 2 at Southern Oregon Guild in Kerby
A public reception will be held Saturday, June 2 to honor the five Southern Oregon Guild artists exhibiting in a new group show, “Art From the Earth,” in Kerby.
The show will open Thursday, May 31 at the Southern Oregon Guild (SOG) Gallery and Artists’ Center in the RCC Belt Bldg. across from Joe’s Market on Redwood Hwy.
The public can view “Art from the Earth” and meet the artists during the Artists’ Reception Saturday, June 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the RCC Belt Building in Kerby. Refreshments will be served.
Regular gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily except Tuesdays and Wednesdays, when it is closed.
Stone-top table by John Ellis (Photo provided)
The show includes representative works from Selma woodworker John Ellis; and ceramic artists Art & Barbara Linnemeyer, of Cave Junction; Roxanne Hunnicutt, of Grants Pass; Heidi Rousseau, of Selma; and Irene Stephens, of Grants Pass.
Barbara And Art Linnemeyer (Photo provided)
Said SOG:
“With his unique vision for using found local wood, Ellis creates highly individual pieces of furniture, which evoke the woods around us. John incorporates the actual shapes of naturally formed roots and branches into the functional structures of his unusual pieces.
“Art & Barbara Linnemeyer also gain inspiration from their environment, their home and studio on Hope Mountain. Combining technical experimentation with their collaborative creativity, they transform the colors and shapes that surround their woodland studio into rich glazes and designs that bring nature into the home.”
The Linnemeyers added that, “A love of the depth and richness possible in high-fire glazes has kept us experimenting like the sorcerer’s apprentice.”
SOG continued, “One of the techniques used in Roxanne Hunnicutt’s work also evokes the forest, using wood smoke firing to color decorative platters and bowls. Roxanne explores many avenues with clay, including sculptural works and adding metal and enamel to hard-fired functional pieces.
Raku pottery by Irene Stephens (Photo provided)
“Heidi Rousseau’s work often lives outdoors. She focuses on one-of-a-kind earthenware garden art and wall hangings, often with a bit of whimsy. Though she also throws some of her pottery, much of her work is hand-built from clay slab and coils.
“Irene Stephens especially enjoys working with colors and incised designs. Her work in the show illustrates these interests with lovely raku pots and wall-hangings and her signature clocks that always bring a smile.”
“I work intuitively and spontaneously, and have a playful attitude toward clay. Opening my kiln is like opening gifts at Christmas,” explained Stephens.
