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December Issue 2004
Sunset River
Marketplace in Calabash, NC, Features Works by Studio 12
Linda
Henderson
Sunset River
Marketplace in Calabash, NC, is featuring a group exhibition by
the artists of Studio 12 from Dec 1 - 31, 2004. The show, entitled,
Eclectic Expressions, is a dynamic combination of media,
style, color and subject matter - a reflection of each artist's
personal statement. Media includes watercolor, oil, acrylic, collage,
and one woodcut. Styles range from realistic to abstract.
Founded by watercolor artist Jill Hope, Studio 12 is a diverse
group of 12 artists from North and South Carolina who meet every
Tuesday at the gallery to paint, share, support, and critique
each other's work. Said Hope, "We cherish this time to be
together and to further develop our artistic abilities. We are
grateful that Sunset River Marketplace has provided us a remarkable
studio space in which we can create art."
Bryna Krpejs
The group consists
of 11 woman and 1 man: Carole Barth, Linda Henderson, Jill Hope,
Bryan Krpejs, Babs Ludwick, Shauna McGoldrick, Rosabel Nerlino
(aka Sally Nolan), Roberta Pinson, Mary Kay Riedy, Barbara Stallings,
Marsha Thomas and Nancy Wickstrom.
At Studio 12, novices and experienced artists work side by side.
Members of the group have been honored by their peers with an
impressive array of awards that include Best in Show, First Place,
Second Place, Third Place and a number of Honorable Mentions,
and Merit Awards.
All of the artists support and contribute to the arts in some
way. All belong to Waterway Art Association and the Brunswick
Arts Council. Shauna McGoldrick is Waterway's current president
and Nancy Wickstrom serves as vice president. Jill Hope is a past
president, and others serve on various committees. Ginny Lassiter,
who owns Sunset River Marketplace with her husband, Joe, said,
"We are very happy to have Studio 12 at the gallery. Our
customers love watching them as they work. This show is especially
interesting because it gives us insight into the group - as artists
and as people."
Sunset River Marketplace has become a center for the arts in Brunswick
County. In its 11,000 square-foot space, the works of more than
200 artists, all from either North or South Carolina, are on display.
The gallery also offers ongoing art classes for adults and children,
workshops by nationally known artists and on-site custom framing
services. Sunset River pottery students and local potters take
advantage of the gallery's two on-site kilns.
For further info check our NC Commercial Gallery listings,
call 910/575-5999 or at (www.sunsetriver marketplace.com).
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