Currently Showing

Iron: Twenty Ten
The National Ornamental Metal Museum
Memphis, TN
May 28-August 29, 2010

With an eye toward the future of a vital art form, Iron: Twenty Ten offers a survey of the finest contemporary blacksmithing in the United States. Employing both traditional and innovative approaches, the selected work demonstrates the tremendous breadth of ideas and depth of talent found in American blacksmithing today. The work, from an exciting mix of established and emerging artists, was selected by a jury of prominent blacksmiths and scholars, including Anna Fariello, Tom Joyce, Richard Quinnell and James Wallace. The exhibition demonstrates the variety of forms that contemporary blacksmithing can take, including abstract and representational sculpture, vessels, architectural ironwork, firescreens, furniture, and other functional items. The qualities that unite the exhibition are a commitment to the highest levels of craft and a point of view that is both distinct and contemporary. Taken as a whole, the exhibition offers both the casual viewer and the seasoned metalsmith a comprehensive picture of the state of American blacksmithing today. (more…)

Studio Furniture at Pritam & Eames
Pritam & Eames
East Hampton, NY
May 28 – July 1, 2010

Studio Furniture at Pritam & Eames opens on May 28 and runs through July 1. Now in its 29th year, this anniversary show introduces new furniture by artist-craftsmen long associated with the East Hampton gallery: David Ebner, Thomas Hucker, Michael Hurwitz, Judy Kensley McKie, Kristina Madsen, Wendy Maruyama, Don Miller, Brian Newell, Zivko Radenkov, Rich Tannen, Fran Taubman, James Schriber, William Walker, and Howard Werner.

“The work of these high-crafters assures technical excellence as a starting point. What makes their work vital, however, is authorship — singularity of vision – and the handling of utility, furniture’s historic responsibility. The connection between authorship and workmanship is the trademark of the studio furniture movement: the person who conceives the piece, makes it,” Bebe Johnson, gallery partner, says. “Some might stray further from the fully functional furniture piece but, in all cases, the consideration is never abandoned.” (more…)

Jenna Goldberg: Wallflower
Gallery NAGA
Boston, MA
June 4 – July 16, 2010

The lastest collection of work by Jenna Goldberg will be on display at Gallery NAGA in early June. Known for her textile inspired patterns, Jenna creates beautiful yet very functional work. Surprises in colors and patterns often await behind closed doors: “I see my work like I see people, very different on the inside than on the outside” says the artist.

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WOOD – Rings of Growth
Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre
Southampton, Ontario CANADA
March 26 – June 21, 2010

This special three part exhibit offers viewers insight into the functional and aesthetic use of wood. Using many different disciplines, with the majority of the woods from species in the local Ontario region, local artists will be offering demonstrations and workshops promoting the exhibit as well as their skills. (more…)

Furniture as Art & Art as Furniture
A Joint Exhibition of the New Hampshire Furniture Masters and the New Hampshire Art Association
Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery
New Hampshire Art Association
Portsmouth, NH
May 5 – June 5, 2010

Members of the New Hampshire Furniture Masters Association (NHFMA) will join forces with members of the New Hampshire Art Association (NHAA) in the collaborative exhibition Furniture as Art/Art as Furniture. The exhibition, which features works by 14 Furniture Masters sensitively paired with artwork by 18 NHAA artist members, will be on display at the NHAA’s Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery. (more…)