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December Issue 2004
Fish or
Cut Bait Gallery in Edisto Island, SC, Offers 3rd Annual Harvest
of the Art Exhibit
It has been said that artistic ability comes in all shapes and
sizes, but it also can be discovered at any age. This is
clearly demonstrated in the third annual Harvest of the Arts
exhibit on view at Fish or Cut Bait Gallery on Edisto Island,
SC, through Dec. 31, 2004.
The exhibit includes unique handmade jewelry created by 16-year-old
Kaitlyn Darby and paintings by members of Trinity Episcopal Church's
Art and Spirituality Class.
According to their art teacher, the Rev. Henry Cheves, Associate
Rector at Trinity and an Edisto artist, his students don't let
age prevent them from trying new things. "I have been
so blessed with so much joy and satisfaction from working with
my students who are young at heart and eager for new experiences
and adventures," said Cheves. "Most of them are
in their fifties and sixties, and two of our most avid painters
are in their late seventies and early eighties. They are
used to being successful in their careers and lives, but they
don't let a fear of failure or lack of perfection limit what they
do. Many of them have never worked with watercolors before
this class, and they are so eager and enthusiastic about going
in new directions.
"When the son of one of my beginning students learned that
she was taking the class, he told her he was glad she was doing
something she wasn't good at. It's good to see these
folks who have been so successful in other areas get outside of
their comfort zone," said Cheves. "I think that's
what keeps people energized with a zeal for life and all it has
to offer."
At the other end of the generational spectrum is Kaitlyn Darby,
who at the young age of 15 joined forces with her private design
teacher to start KdA's, a hand-made jewelry company whose creations
are carried in 23 boutiques in five states. It all began
with Darby's application to the North Carolina School of the Arts
and her need to create jewelry to round out the portfolio she
was submitting for the school's consideration. They were
impressed, and she is now a student at the School of the Arts
in Winston-Salem, NC, in addition to being a successful artist
and businesswoman.
Brailsford Foster, owner of Fish or Cut Bait Gallery, said KdA's
jewelry line has been a wonderful addition to her gallery. "We
began carrying Kaitlyn's work this past summer, and it has proven
to be one of our most popular lines. Not only do our customers
love her work, they love her story as well," said Foster. "It's
amazing to see so much talent and willingness to work hard in
such a young person.
"I am so excited about this new exhibit because it shows
you that age and experience - or lack thereof - do not have to
be factors when you're pursuing your dreams," Foster added.
"All you need are talent and determination."
Fish or Cut Bait Gallery features original paintings, photography,
pottery, sculpture, jewelry and more by over 100 regional artists.
For further information check our SC Commercial Gallery listings
or call the gallery at 843/869-2511.
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