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March Issue 2005
Green Rice Designs in Charlotte, NC, Features Works by Michele Norris and Michelle Sutton
Two Charlotte, NC, artists will collaborate
for a show to open at NoDa's Green Rice Designs & Gallery
from Mar. 4 - Apr. 23, 2005. The show, titled FiG will
exhibit the compelling works of Michele Norris and Michelle Sutton.
The fig, is a small, sweet pear-shaped fruit with an organic,
feminine shape and long history dating back to the Garden of Eden.
Originating from the Mediterranean the fig has come to symbolize
paradise, fertility, and sensuality. A rich visual story is waiting
to be discovered in each of Norris and Sutton's works.
Both Norris and Sutton left behind other design-related
careers to pursue fine art after having children. Their motherhood
has inspired their artwork. "My experience as a mother has
reshaped my perspective of design, femininity and womanhood, and
has inspired me to communicate feminine complexity, strength and
sensitivity in my work," Sutton said.
Michele Norris
Since 2000, Michele Norris has painted commissioned works for private clients and regularly exhibits at STUDIO 1 at the ARTHOUSE, a working gallery located in Charlotte's historic North Davidson Arts District (NoDa). Her images feature a bold use of color, strong composition throughout a variety of genre.
Michelle
Sutton
Michelle Sutton has an undergraduate degree
in architecture, an interest that strongly influences her mixed
media artwork, which often layers segments of architectural drawings
with her acrylic paintings, or uses basswood, a model-making material
used by architects. She is currently the full-time mother of a
16-month-old daughter, and for the last year has exhibited her
paintings at Green Rice Gallery.
"These two artists have complementary styles and a common
subject matter that are very powerful together," said Green
Rice Gallery owner Allison Hertzler. "We are very excited
about this exhibition and expect a great response."
For more information check our NC Commercial Gallery listings, call the gallery at 704/344-0300 or at (www.green-rice.com).
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