A SCULPTURAL STATE OF MIND
Beginning on May
3, GALLERY ONE EIIIEVEN in the Leesville Main Street District will
present an all 3D exhibit::
“A Sculptural State of Mind”. This exhibit features the work of
Charlie Viers, James Turner and Tony McDonald.
Charlie Viers is a weaver of pine straw, but not
in the traditional sense of Native American utility baskets.
Charlie’s intricate and detailed weavings are multi color fantasy
objects, some functional and some not, that depart from the
traditional basket weaver’s ethic and comfort zone. His work
has won awards across the State for this unique approach to this
unusual but traditional medium and his uncanny attention to detail.
James Turner returns to GALLERY ONE EIIIEVEN this year
not with his popular water color sketches, but with large assembly
sculptures created from found objects. Turner has published
several books on drawing, and he is expanding his considerable
talents into sculpture for this exhibit.
Tony McDonald, also more known for his large
colorful paintings and somber watercolors, takes a leap in this
exhibit by showing the sculptural side of his work. Tony’s
pieces for this show are creations of granite, wire, bamboo and
other malleable media, and he has colaborated with Jonathan Pollard,
a local wood crafter, to create Sculpture-Specific bases for each
piece that extend and embellish the line and impact of the objects.
All in all, the work of the three artists are different
enough to provide a great contrast, and a good starting point for a
conversation about sculpture and objects in space.
Opening reception will be at GALLERY ONE EIIIEVEN on
Friday, May 3 at 7:00 pm during the opening evening of MAYFEST.
For more information and
Registration
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The
Gallery One Ellleven like to Welcome new member
Sharon Benedict. 
From a very young age I have enjoyed the creative process, and that holds true to this day. It’s interesting how the hand, eye, mind and spirit connect to produce art.
I draw ideas for work from the world around me and themes are often influenced by life events, literature, movies, etc. I am especially drawn to things found in nature, and animal and human expressions.
One recent work, Stage Fright,
is a study of an acquaintance in costume, which illustrates the
duality sometimes found in life, looking both frightened and
frightening. Notice the
tension in the shoulders and the tight grip on the trembling
hula-hoop. In another recent work,
Core Reflections, an apple
core was the inspiration. I decided to place it in a surreal
setting, while focusing on color, pattern and depth.
Two sections of the drapes are swallowtail caterpillars. It
was just a fun painting and one of those that flowed easily.
We Got Mail..
Arts Council of Central Louisiana
Monthly News Letter from the "Arts of Central Louisiana" for
the Month of
March..Click
Here
All Links in "We Got Mail" takes you
off the gallery web site.
OGDEN Museum of Southern Art- News
Letter.
Click Here
HEart Beat Weekly-Art in SWLA-Click
Here
NOMA News letter from New Orleans
Museum of Art-
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Here
AMoA News Letter from Alexandria
Museum of Art
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Cite' des Art News Letter
located in Lafayette .
Click Here
The official Entry Form: Click Here.
Where to find local original artist's work and local made
crafts in Leesville Main Street District.
Click to enlarge.
Gallery Is Looking For Volunteers
The gallery is putting in a call for volunteers for a gallery attendant. If anyone wants to help bring the Arts into our community and into your lives, then this is your passport.
Contact Tony:
galleryoneellleven@gmail.com
Paula:
paula_sche@yahoo.com