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Visions of Vessels A vessel by definition is an open container: historically, a utilitarian object used to carry or hold things. It may vary in materials, shape, and function. The first vessels created were simple by design and most likely came from the earth; heat applied to clay became pottery. The creative nature of mankind then began to decorate vessels and they became more elaborate in design, shape, and materials. Baskets made vessels lighter to carry and store things in. Glass, the combination of heat and sand, allows us to see what is inside this vessel. The way light passes and is reflected through the different colors is a wonder to behold. Metal is also used to make vessels. Pewter, for instance, reflected the candle light in the dark homes of the colonial times as well as serviced the family as tableware. Here in the Hillsborough Area we have a few incredibly talented people who create exquisite vessels using various materials.
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| Jane Pinel's pottery vessels are primarily wheel thrown and often decorated with glazes that enhance the earth qualities of the clay. She likes the marks that the pressure and rhythm of the hand create on the clay and sometimes leaves the pot unglazed to preserve that effect. |
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Cheryl Christensen's vessels are formed from silky black ash reeds with accents of wild grasses, waxed linen, beads, and textured fibers. She likes to work in miniature, forming intimate vessels no more than 4 inches in diameter. Woven into each of her vessels is Cheryl's connection to her family heritage of fine craftsmanship. |
| Alex Kalish and Trish Dalto, of North Country Glass, create hand blown vessels free form, so no two pieces are identical. Trish and Alex's creations combine color and shape to form their vessels. The liquid movement of molten glass and their love of this craft help to inspire their designs: function as well as glistening beauty. |
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All of Jon Gibson's pewter vessels are hand formed with antique metal spinning tools on antique lathes. As a result, each piece is unique in that no two pieces are formed with the same amount of strokes with the spinning tools. Jon likens watching a pewter disc being formed as it flows into the shape of a vessel to watching the ocean waves approach the shore; it is a fascinating process. "There is a tremendous amount of force involved and the visual effect is almost hypnotic." |
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You can see the work of these and other artisans at the Well Sweep Gallery in Hillsborough Center on May 28th - June 10 and at the Hillsborough Area Artisan's fall open studio tour. ____________________________________________________________________________ |
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| The Magic of 2 Dimensional Art | |
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Two dimensional art creates the illusion of depth and space on a predominantly flat surface. Hillsborough Area Artisans pursue this form of artistic expression through a variety of mediums: water color, oils, acrylic, ink, photography, wood burning and paper cutting. |
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Ray Bliss Rich fully immerses himself in his work, by making his own paper, on which he creates delicate sumi-e ink paintings. Retired forester Brian Simm has been painting with water color for many years, showing his love of the NH woodlands and mountains in his paintings. Marilyn Wyzga says she delights in the unexpected combinations that emerge when the water, light and color mix. Her paintings feature interpretations of owls, native plants and landscapes. |
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| Diverse in many mediums, master watercolorist Rena Rockwell expresses the world around her, from botanicals and landscapes to portraits. Coralie Hansen's work often depicts scenic views where architecture meets the landscape. Using acrylic paint, Nan McCarthy takes realism to new limits through photorealism and Trompe l' Oeil. Her favorite subjects are light houses, classic cars, and floral. | |
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Roger Goode's works in oils are primarily influenced by French and American impressionists and post impressionists. Native of Austria, Sissi Shattuck now resides in Hillsborough, and enjoys the plen aire style, both here and abroad, using oils and pastels. Bob Lint, photographer, captures the beauty of historic Hillsborough Center and surrounding area with the lens of his camera. |
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Depicting nature scenes, Gary LaRose creates his drawings on wood by literally burning them into the surface. Nancy Michael uses the art of paper cutting, sometimes called "scherenschnitte", to reflect woodland, farm, folk and storybook themes. This delicate art dates back to 3rd century B.C. in China. You can see the work of these talented Hillsborough Area Artists and others in September during their Open Studio Tour on September 18 - 19. _____________________________________________________________________________ |
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Stimulate Your Senses with Tactile Art Tactile art is something you can enjoy with your eyes but begs to be touched to be truly appreciated. |
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What can be more comforting than wrapping yourself in something warm and woven by Hope Thomas or adorning yourself with the soft jewelry and accessories crocheted by fiber artist Janett Gilman. Of course Camille Gibson's fabric creations like soft sculpture and pillows are practical art forms for the home, but wearing the clothing she makes shows everyone your taste in fine design wherever you go. |
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Let us not forget the emotional responses triggered by the sense of touch. Cuddling with one of Diana Lind's exquisite teddy bears will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy all over. The smooth cool touch of tiny glass beads, used by Laura Rizzi and Tina Thompson to create wonderful jewelry are a mixture of color and light for your personal embellishment. These crafts are the heirlooms of tomorrow, they are American made, and an investment in our future. To see more of these tactile art forms be sure to take the tour September 18 - 19. _________________________________________________________________________________________
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| Shopping Around with Style | |
| Fireside Farm is an out of the way garden/gift shop well worth searching for. Let Candice Labree walk you through her many theme gardens, and her potting shed gift shop, featuring her own tole painting and dry flower arrangements. She will be happy to help you with your garden design also. Where is it? |
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At the parting of the ways in Historic Hillsborough Center you will find Margaret Seymour's, "Essentially Traditional", a quaint little shop specializing in traditional hand crafts of the highest quality by local artisans. |
| Two doors up from Essentially Traditional you will find, "The Gallery at Well Sweep", another wonderful mix of Hillsborough Area Artisans and others fine art work. This gallery is located in their historic barn complete with massive stone fire place, formally the antique shop of Edith Withington Kyle. The Gallery at Well Sweep will host a pre-view reception for the Hillsborough Area Artisans Studio tour on September 17, 2004 from 7 PM to 9 PM, where you can meet the artists and pick up maps of the studio tour on September 18 and 19. |
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