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July Issue 2005
Sunset River Marketplace in Calabash, NC, Features Works by John H. Gouveia, Jr.
Sunset River Marketplace in Calabash, NC, is featuring
the (wood) intarsia works of John H. Gouveia, Jr. through July
15, 2005, in a show entitled, Intarsia: Story Telling in Wood.
Wood intarsia is basically inlaying pieces of wood that the artist has cut and shaped, in Gouveia's case with a scrollsaw, to create an image or series of images. His subject matter ranges from figures and portraits to florals and animals, as well as more complex carvings to form entire scenes.
Gouveia began scroll sawing in 1996 and quickly discovered he had a natural affinity for the centuries-old art. In 2004, he was a First Place winner at the annual Scrollsaw Association of the World Expo for his intarsia Guardian Angel.
Gallery owner Ginny Lassiter said, "John's work always attracts a lot of attention in the gallery. For many people, this is their first encounter with intarsia, and John's skill level is very, very high. I'm looking forward to the show as much as my customers."
Since its opening in June 2002, Sunset River has evolved into a community center for art. There are two on-site kilns for the pottery students, art classes and workshops for both professional and amateur artists, a children's art program and a full-service framing facility.
For further information check our NC Commercial Gallery listings, call the gallery at 910/575-5999 or at (www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com).
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