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January Issue
2011
Shain Gallery in Charlotte, NC, Offers
Works by Cassandra Gillens and Brian Hibbard
Shain Gallery in Charlotte, NC, is presenting
the exhibit, New Paintings by Cassandra Gillens and Brian Hibbard,
featuring vibrant new works of art by Cassandra Gillens as well
as striking new pieces from Brian Hibbard, on view through Jan.
31, 2011. A reception will be held on Jan. 14, from 6-9pm.
Cassandra M. Gillens is a self-taught artist, currently residing
in Beaufort, SC. Born in Boston, MA, Gillens was always creative
and artistic. Her earliest memories of drawing with colored chalks
in Roxbury, MA, remained a part of her when she began to paint
pictures depicting her early childhood years.
Gillens' fondest memories of her visits to South Carolina moved
her to paint these visions of the Lowcountry's comforting southern
culture. It was her dream to one day return to the place that
won her heart and spirit. Upon her return she became closely connected
with her people and the culture she so loved. Gillens' paintings
show that love with vivid colors of the southern seasons and images
of good old southern living.
Gillens is a member of the Beaufort Arts Association. Her art
can be found in all parts of the Lowcountry, and various states
throughout America. Her work has been featured in the past in
the Rotunda Building in Washington, DC. Gillens work has also
been featured in dozens of newspapers and magazines such as Southern
Living Magazine. Gillens won the accolades of United Airlines,
and was proudly featured in their magazine. Her participation
in the Piccolo Spoleto Art Exhibit resulted in a sell out.
William Brian Hibbard is a professional painter and sculptor who
is actively a part of the growing art scene in North Carolina
and across the nation. Born and raised in South Carolina he received
a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in painting from
Winthrop University. Hibbard's artwork can often be seen in the
nations' most prestigious homes, galleries and public spaces.
In 2000, Hibbard moved to Greensboro, NC, from Santa Fe, NM, and
began working as an apprentice to a nationally recognized sculptor.
His first public art project was in 2001 when he designed 40 panels
for Greensboro's Millennium Gate as well as working on the fabrication
and installation. By 2003, Hibbard completed a public art mural
in Black Mountain, NC, paving the way for his own business.
The year 2004 started with an article in Southern Living
and the one-man show, How I See It, at the Greensboro Artist
League featuring over fifty new paintings. He completed two murals
for Holy Trinity Episcopal Church and Natty Greene's Restaurant
by the end of that year. In 2005, he installed three gates and
two bronze plaques for Greensboro's new baseball stadium.
In 2006 and 2007, Hibbard completed several public art projects
for the city of Greensboro such as a mural that overlooks the
new Center City Park, a mural project for the Greensboro Historical
Museum and a sculpture sign for the Greensboro Natural Science
Center. Other cities have come "knocking on his door"
and in 2008 he completed a mural project for Panera Bread Company
in Boston, MA. In 2009, He completed a mural for the St. Regis
Hotel in Atlanta, GA.
Located in beautiful Myers Park, Shain Gallery has been on the
forefront of the North Carolina art scene since 1998. The gallery
represents many leading national and regional artists, and recently
won the "Best of the Best Award" for best Charlotte
gallery.
For further information check our NC Commercial Gallery listings,
call the gallery at 704/334-7744 or visit (www.shaingallery.com).
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