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June Issue 2009
Lark & Key
Gallery in Charlotte, NC, Offers Works by Alena Hennessy &
Julie Wiggins
Lark & Key Gallery in Charlotte, NC, will present the exhibit, Flora, Fauna & Form, featuring works by Asheville, NC, based artist and product designer Alena Hennessy and pottery by Julie Wiggins, on view from June 3 28, 2009.
Alena Hennessy
Alena Hennessy is inspired by the stillness and sweetness found in nature. While much of her work is soft and muted, recent travels to India, where she was struck by the vibrant colors and loving reverence that is placed on native creatures, has shifted her color palette. Simplicity in design with an emphasis on minimal lines is a strong part of her aesthetic, with themes of mirrored relationships and quiet moments woven throughout her work. Her original paintings have inspired a line of products that include t-shirts, scarves, totes and stationary which can be found throughout the US and abroad. Hennessy has also done custom work for clients such as Target, Urban Outfitters and Papyrus.
Julie Wiggins
Julie Wiggins is fascinated with creating objects that stimulate the sense of touch with focus on utility and form. She is inspired by the histories of environmental and architectural settings along with the repetition and gestural quality of a line. Her pottery, in soft hues of blue and green, is often decorated with her hand drawn imagery that reflects a love of nature. Intended for everyday use, her pots evoke a sense of serenity and joy. Wiggins exhibits her work at galleries across the US and is currently the studio manager at Clayworks, a Charlotte, NC, based non-profit educational organization dedicated to the promotion and development of the ceramic arts.
For further information
check our NC Commercial Gallery listings, call the gallery at
704/379-1826 or visit (www.larkandkey.com).
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