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May Issue 2006
The Art Institute of Charlotte in Charlotte, NC, Features Works by Michael Hughey
Graphic
designs and calligraphy from Michael Hughey of Twin Dolphin Design
in Arden, NC, who has had a love affair with beautiful letters
and graphic symbols since childhood, will be the featured exhibit
at the Elizabeth M. Guinan Gallery at The Art Institute of Charlotte,
in Charlotte, NC, from May 5 - 31, 2006.
Working in a variety of materials, Hughey creates beautiful letters and designs, translating an ancient and noble craft into contemporary graphic creations suitable to the task and requirements. Hughey said he feels strongly that, in an age of high technology, "...there is, indeed, an important place in human society for the warmth, beauty, and grace that calligraphy can bring to our lives."
Years of teaching and professional graphic work as well as private studies with lettering artists and designers from the US, Great Britain, and Germany have enriched the artistry of Hughey. He considers teaching and sharing his craft to be a most valuable laboratory for continual learning. He has degrees in chemistry and in art and design, and he has done graduate work in letterforms. Hughey will meet with typography classes during a visit to The Art Institute of Charlotte to demonstrate his work which includes a scholarly history of the Roman alphabet.
Hughey is a co-founder of the Society for Calligraphy in Los Angeles, one of the largest and most active of US calligraphy organizations. Hughey also is the founder of the Carolina Lettering Arts Society, now celebrating more than 27 years. He has been an active member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild since 1982 and was awarded a Life Membership in 2001. He has been a member of the Board of Directors of HandMade in America, Inc. since 1998 and continues to serve as an officer of the Board.
Hughey's work may be seen in a number of publications, including: Lettering Arts, Marbled Designs, Modern Scribes and Lettering Artists, Visible Language, Calligraphy Review, Brilliant Star Magazine, Shuttle, Spindle & Dyepot, Handmade Magazine, the Calligraphers' Engagement Calendar series, Letter Arts Review, and several notable private press publications.
A list of collections containing his work includes both public and private collections. Among them are The Portland Art Museum, Portland, Oregon; University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC; Special Collections, Jackson Library; The Folk Art Center, Permanent Collection, Asheville, NC; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and the Bahá' World Centre, Haifa, Israel.
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Gallery listings or call call Susan Jetton at 704/357-8020.
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