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September Issue 2003
Theatre Art Galleries in High Point, NC, Hosts Quilts, Clay, Paperweights and Prismacolor
Theatre Art Galleries (TAG), in High Point, NC, presents Chaotic Symmetry, quilts by Raleigh, NC, artist Ann Harwell, clay sculptures by Chapel Hill, NC, artist, Cathy Kiffney and Greensboro, NC, artist, Molly Lithgo. In the upstairs galleries the exhibit Designs Under Glass features antique and contemporary paper- weights from private collections, while High Point artist, Nicole Arnold, using the medium of colored pencils, exhibits her Children's Book Illustrations from the recently published book, The Reel Thing in the Hallway Gallery. Finally the Kaleidoscope Youth Gallery will feature artwork done through TAG's summer camps. These exhibitions that celebrate color and pattern will be on display Sept. 6 - Oct. 4, 2003.
Chaotic Symmetry: Quilts & Clay
in the Main Gallery features intricate wall hangings, fantastic
clay sculptures and fanciful pottery.
Ann Harwell
Ann Harwell studied early childhood education, and as a youngster, she was drawn into sewing and fabrics. She began professional quilt design in 1986 and has shown at Blue Spiral 1 Gallery in Asheville, Mint Museum of Craft & Design, and in numerous fabric exhibits.
Cathy Kiffney
Cathy Kiffney has explored the world of clay for over twenty years. She has shown at Artspace in Raleigh and Duke Museum of Art. Depicting narrative scenes involving relief carvings of birds, butterflies, and animals, she reveals an imaginative world. She hand builds the surfaces and carves, stamps and draws in the clay surface, using as many as thirty-five different glazes, slips and lustres to achieve the vibrant surfaces.
Molly Lithgo
Molly Lithgo received an MFA from UNC-Greensboro
and an BFA from Atlanta College of Art. She is a ceramic artist
as well as a painter, She has shown at Greensboro Artist's League
and Arts United for Davidson County. She is fascinated with balancing
elements within the clay piece arid also explores textures and
color relationships. Her work is animated and playful.
Barry Schultheiss Collection
Showing in Gallery B are exceptional glass paperweights from private collections: Designs Under Glass. Works from the collections of local businessman, Barry Schultheiss (Treasurer of the Paperweight Collector's Association) and Pennsylvania collector Jim Lefever (V-P of PCA) will be featured. From intricate millefiori scrambled to triple overlaid bouquets and from antique to contemporary, these paperweights illuminate all of the finest qualities of the art. Schultheiss has been a collector for over fifteen years and has become enthusiastically involved with artists and collectors across the country.
Nicole Arnold
High Point artist Nicole Arnold is exhibiting original prismacolor illustrations from her recently published children's book, The Reel Thing, in the Hallway Gallery. Ever wonder how to give children something they want AND that's good for them? It's easy to do when the answer is colorful, adventurous children's book art. Add the word "free," and you'll see parents enjoying this exhibition as much as the children.
Nicole Arnold's illustrated children's picture book The Reel Thing: A Story of Hope and Joy was published in the fall of 2002. The bright, colored pencil originals will be showcased in this exhibition. The book is about Charlie, a little boy fisherman who never catches the big fish, but makes many friends through his efforts. Charlie's undeterred, buoyant spirit overcomes his failures and brightens the lives of all who know him.
On Sept. 13, from 1-3pm, TAG will host a free children's workshop in which children will write, illustrate and make their own book.
In addition to illustration, Arnold accepts private commissions to paint pastel portraits. Her work is in many private collections. She has exhibited at Autumn Song Gallery in High Point and will exhibit at Lees McRae College in Mar. 2004. Arnold was born in Charlotte, NC, and graduated from Duke University.
Kaleidoscope Youth Gallery features work from TAG summer camp artists.
For more info check our NC Institutional
Gallery listings, contact TAG at 336/887-2137, or e-mail to (tagart@northstate.net).
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