October Issue 2001
Beaufort, SC, Galleries Offer Fall 2001 Gallery Walk
Enjoy the delightful fall weather in the Lowcountry during a weekend filled with historic home and garden tours complete with gourmet meals prepared by local chefs. The annual fall Gallery Walk in Downtown Beaufort, SC, will be held on Oct. 27 from 5 - 7:30pm. The public is invited to stroll through local galleries filled with light, color, and textures. Eleven galleries will be offering special exhibits, light refreshments and opportunities to meet the artists.
Juxtaposition, at 720 Bay Street, has an eclectic mix of creative gifts and original artwork. Featuring artists of the Lowcountry that work in oil, watercolor, and gouache, the gallery also represents Mary Rose Young, an English artist whose pottery centers around the design of the rose with a play of whimsy. Speaking of whimsy, they have gifts that will blow your mind with creative curiosity.
I. Pinckney Simons Gallery, at 711 Bay Street. is very pleased to open its second location in historic downtown Beaufort. The gallery offers a beautiful selection of custom designer jewelry in handblown glass and sterling silver. Hand wrought iron tables with antique American and European ornamentation are a special feature of the I. Pinckney Simons Gallery. They also exhibit a collection of original works by regional, national and international artists. The abstract acrylic sculpture by artist Leonard Cave will surely capture ones attention.
Bay St. Gallery at 719 Bay Street presents the original painting of Sandra Baggette, Lana Hefner, and Jim Draper, as well as sculpture of Mary Jane Brush, Catching the Light in My Paintings is Sandra Baggette's new series in oil. She has moved her still life set ups out of her studio to various locations in her garden. Natural light enlivens the Color and created interesting shadow patterns. New paintings maybe viewed at (www.sandrabaggette. com). Jim Draper's attraction to the palm tree and coastal landscape consumes his attention. His powerfully energetic style and his creativity in interpretation is impressive. Hefner's work presents the many moods of various Lowcountry vistas. Magnificent skies and their reflections are dominant themes. Partial previewing at (www.lanahefner.om). Taylor Nicole Turner presents her first bronze sculpture, "Endurance", and is showing other fired clay figures celebrating the people and traditions of the Lowcountry. Mary Jane Brush's exquisite bronze series, Endangered Species, is an exciting new addition to the gallery.
Gloria Dalvini Watercolors at 101 Scotts St. is a studio/gallery on the waterfront. It will feature original watercolor painting and prints of Lowcountry scenes, historic homes, and flowers, as well as, a new series of floral paintings by Gloria Dalvini.
The Craftseller at 818 Bay St. overflows with the color and creativity of American handcrafts, pottery, jewelry and glass artfully displayed and easy to touch. During the evening Beaufort artist, Linda Cole, will have a new selection of watercolor and acrylic paintings. A few will be available as prints. Cole's paintings are rich in color, capturing the light and shadow of the Lowcountry. She is noted for painting familiar buildings and vibrant gardens as they are today or might have been years ago. Presently, Cole has been painting scenes of the Lucy Creek area. Commission work is available.
Indigo Gallery at 813 Bay St. invites you to enjoy another unique exhibit of Lowcountry artist Polly Swenson originals. Her finely detailed work is especially suited to her rendering of the shrimp boats and marshes she loves. Original oil by Peter Pettegrew, Michael Story, Alison Crossman and Charles Hudson and paintings by Julia Anderson are just a few examples of the wide selection available at this gallery.
On the corner of West St., the Rhett Gallery at 901 Bay St. houses two floors of art. Recently chosen as the "Best Gallery North of the Broad River," Nancy Rhett will be showing her latest series of work. "Mini" paintings depicting sights and scenes of the Lowcountry.
The Silver Acorn at 208 West St. offers a wide selection of unique pottery, stunning jewelry, sparkling hand-blown and fused glass, finely-crafted wooden boards, bowls, and boxes, unusual garden art, fine art, and folk art from artists and craftsmen from across the country.
The Shipman Gallery at 904 Bay St. exists for both the serious collector of art and the casual visitor looking for a keepsake from the Lowcountry. Although it is a "one woman show", the extremely varied styles masterfully painted by Barbara Shipman lead most visitors to think the gallery has selected paintings from all over the country. Although Barbara has over 100 reproductions, her originals do not hang for long. This trend is expected to continue through the upcoming months, especially with the current Fall series of works that Shipman is currently working on.
The Gallery at 917 Bay St. in the Old Bay Marketplace continues in its display of vivid colors and contemporary art. The Gallery is thrilled to welcome Stephen Elliott Rhett. The influence of Lautrec and Andy Warhol can be readily identified in his works. Growing up surrounded by artistry and creativity gave Rhett a firm foundation from which to establish his own style. Rhett's work had been best described an intense energy moving paint on canvas to depict various images. His series of hatted figures, floras, and landscapes are all unique, exciting, and bursting with color and movement, Stop in and visit with Stephen and enjoy his work and works by other local favorites such as Shelia McCoy Hamilton, A.J. Finley-McRee, Pat Boquard and others.
Art & Soul is also at 917 Bay St. in the Old Bay Marketp1ace. The gallery represents over seventy local and regional artists whose works provide a view of the Lowcountry and beyond. In addition to original paintings the gallery also displays photography, one-of-a-kind jewelry, pottery, metal and soft sculpture, textiles and other contemporary crafts. During the gallery walk, Linda S. Young will be the featured artist for the evening. Young finds she is constantly inspired by the beauty, peace and tranquility of the South Carolina Lowcountry. Her scenic interpretations emphasize this joy and her use of light, color and atmosphere brings this feeling home. Young works primarily in pastel, although recently she has renewed her interest in oils. Young's ability to capture the nuance of a scene has helped her win recognition for work, including awards for Best in Show and a recent national pastel show award. She has also been in many group, juried. invitational and one-person exhibitions and her works are in numerous collections here and abroad.
For more information check our SC Commercial Gallery Listings or call Judy King at 843/470-9994.
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