the essence of art in Homer
Fireweed Gallery
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Falling through the Rabbit Hole is a photographic journey through New York City,
by Homer photographer, Christina Whiting."Like Alice in Wonderland, I dropped
through the rabbit hole, but came out in New York City.Everything was new,
interesting and amazing to me, and my senses were acutely awake as I soaked it
all in."
While Christina didn't meet any giant rabbits or wicked witches along
the way, she did encounter large rats, cockroaches, clowns and knishes, as well
as a variety of kind, creative, quirky and passionate New Yorkers. "There
are
so many stereotypes about New Yorkers, including that they are as a whole,
selfish, abrasive and rude, but I found the opposite to be true. I
witnessed
incredible acts of generosity, patience and kindness, so much so that this
became the norm of what I expected from New Yorkers, and I was rarely
disappointed." Whiting wandered the streets, rode the mass transit,
walked the entire length
of the city not once, not twice, but three times, indulged in arts and
entertainment, tantalized her pallet, explored wild, natural areas, got lost in
bookstores, coffee shops and bakeries and bumped in to a dynamic cast of
characters who inspired both her writing and photography.
The exhibit opens with a reception on Friday,March 7th, and continues until
April 1st.
Christina is a featured artist at Fireweed Gallery. To view some of her
works from prior exhibits at the Gallery, enter Christina in one of the search boxes above. |
Lifelong Alaskan, Marian Beck was born October 27, 1953 in Seldovia,
Alaska (the only hospital at the time on Kachemak Bay). She attended
Primary & High School in Homer & Juneau, Alaska and received art education
at Cal Poly University, Art Students League New York, NY, and local
community college classes. Married in 1976 to David Beck, a fisherman
carpenter. They now make their home in Halibut Cove, Alaska and Waimea,
Hawaii.
Marian, now an artist,as well as a licensed Maritime Captain, and owner of
the Kachemak Bay Ferry (M/V Danny J), and Halibut Cove' Experience
Gallery. With her husband Dave Beck she created and built the Saltry
Restaurant in Halibut Cove. She has published a cook book, Salmon Patties
and Rosehip Pie. Her hobbies are Horses and agriculture and for 18 years
did the seal rehabilitation for the state of Alaska.
Marian's show expresses her experiences as a child growing up on Kachemak
Bay.
The exhibit opens with a reception on Friday, April 4th, and continues until
Wednesday,
April 30th. |
Grassroots Alliances. In 1997 a small group of artists gathered to discuss the possibility of forming a watercolor society, a guild of watercolorists to share techniques and experience, and develop a forum to display our art. Reaching out locally to Alaskan instructors and ultimately, professionals throughout the US, we began to infuse our work with new ideas and creative spirit. Over the years possibilities have become connections, alliances throughout the US and beyond.
Seventeen years strong and we are continuing to realize our goals through education and example, workshops and art shows. The Annual Spring Show not only allows members to display their talents, but also reminds us all how a simple grassroots organization found commonality and strength through the process of art.
Showing in the mini-gallery Chris Story's Zen Gardens & Ceramonial Tea Bowls Raku Fired and High Fired Stoneware Along with Chris, Matt Kowaleski shows a selection of small scale acrylic wildlife paintings.
Both exhibits open with a reception on Friday,
May 2, from 5
until 7pm.
Alaska is a never-ending source of inspiration for the color pencil
renderings of Sue Taylor Perez. Although she call's Nebraska home, Sue is
a frequent visitor to Homer and the Kenai peninsula, a resident in spirit. Her family has resided in the area since her aunt and
uncle homesteaded in
Kasilof in the 1950's. Numerous family members are in the fishing
industry, which stimulates Sue's fishing themed art. Her animal
zentangle designs are extractions of her colorful meditations, leaving
creatures reduced to their basics with the integrity of her subject
undiminished.
A prolific artist, she produces numerous paintings and drawings each year
for exhibition and competition. Her works offer a view into the realm of a
contemporary artist at once embracing the simple spirit of her
surroundings and transforming her art into a tangible and graceful humor.
Perez loves to create. "I want people to appreciate the magnificence of
this planets' inhabitants. If people enjoy my artistic conception, then I
feel my art is a success." Sue's works will be on display at Fireweed Gallery
until July 2nd. |
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On Saturday July 5th Fireweed Gallery presents a special First SATURDAY
edition art opening on a subject filled with controversy and affecting us
all...Climate Change. "Canary in a Coal Mine". Local Wood Sculpture, Deb Lowney, has approached this
subject through her show, "Canary in a Coal Mine". Deb has created a
collection of 28 thought provoking pieces that ponder the question of
causes and choices to be made by us all in the future ahead.
We invite you to join us on Saturday, July 5th from 5pm to 7pm for the
opening reception. Deb's work will remain in the gallery through July
30th. |
Place mouse cursor over image to view title of this photo of Deb Lowney's work. |
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Strong high latitude light on landscape and in the sky is the inspiration
for Lince-Hopkins' paintings. High latitude light is low-level and raking
light producing strong shadows and brightly lit areas for long extend
periods of time. Notably, lingering sunsets and sunrises of amazing color
and depth often occur lighting up the sky, clouds, and mountain tops.
As
a Biologist, Bush teacher, and Environmental Field Officer for Alaska DEC
during the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, Lince-Hopkins has had the opportunity
to study and appreciate the effects of high latitude light on the
landscape and skies of many parts of Bush Alaska.
Responding to this constant source of inspiration, Lince-Hopkins has
produced richly textured oil paintings of Alaskan themes.
Displayed at
Fireweed Gallery are images that open a window to experiences beyond the
roads and the well-known, some never before painted by Euro-American
artists.
John's works will be on display at the gallery until September 3, 2014. |
Place mouse cursor over image to view title of this photo of John (J. R.) Lince-Hopkins's work. |
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"Oh the places we've seen and people we've known. If we could just paint them
all and hang them on the wall..." These are the memory evoking sentiments
conveyed in featured artist Nancy Angelini Crawford's show "Journey of the Hearton display at the Fireweed Gallery through the month of September.
After residing in Wasilla, Alaska for over 30 years, her children raised, Nancy
put her art back on center stage and began taking local watercolor classes and
moved on to studying under contemporary masters such as Kevin McPherson, David
Gallup, Dean Larson and others.
Now, Nancy's work carries her own voice.
Alaska's beautiful scenery, the sea and her travels are the inspiration for
most of her pieces.
No matter what the medium, (watercolor, pastel or oil) her
goal is to know the techniques well, apply them, and then embelish with her own
style.
Come in and welcome Nancy at Fireweed Gallery's opening reception on Friday
September 5th, from 5pm to 7pm. |
Painting by Nancy Angelini Crawford. |
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In October, Fireweed Gallery presents " Day Dreams," vibrant watercolor
and acrylic paintings by Pati Deuter. Pati's work reflects her outlook
on art, a journey about inner spirit of exploring new places and
cultures" · Moving to Alaska gave her the opportunity to listen, learn
and translate the spiritual lives of the " First People" and their ancestors
into her work.
Pati, a recent " transplant" to Sterling Alaska from Los Alamos, New
Mexico, defines her watercolors as visionary art, with a whimsical
disregard for what is expected. She uses a combination of cubism and
realism to create a unique style. Pati tries to surprise herself and
the viewer, taking the mind away from the present and into a realm of
memories and daydreams.
When not involved creating new work, Pati volunteers her time at the
Kenai Fine Arts Gallery and continues to maintain a presence in several
lower 48 art galleries.
Pati's work will reamain in the gallery through October 29. |
Painting by Pati Deuter. |
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Join Fireweed Gallery for refreshments and an encore presentation of
Sterling artist Pati Deuter's October show, "Day Dreams". Pati explains
that creating her dream series recently using oil pastels and colored
pencils, gave her a fresh new look into fantasy and whimsy and a sense of
lightness.
Pati says she is excited to continue her expolration through art, of the
Northern tribal customs and people which are reflected in her current
works.
Pati, a recent " transplant" to Sterling Alaska from Los Alamos, New
Mexico, defines her watercolors as visionary art, with a whimsical
disregard for what is expected. She uses a combination of cubism and
realism to create a unique style. Pati tries to surprise herself and
the viewer, taking the mind away from the present and into a realm of
memories and daydreams.
When not involved creating new work, Pati volunteers her time at the
Kenai Fine Arts Gallery and continues to maintain a presence in several
lower 48 art galleries.
Pati's work will remain in the gallery through December 2nd.
Reception: Friday November 7th, 5pm to 7pm. |
Painting by Pati Deuter. |
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Perhaps its been because of his pragmatic Western Pennsylvanian
upbringing, returning artist Dan Coe explains his art career as "art
through the back door". After leaving a successful contemporary clothing
company and furnishing gallery on the East Coast, in the summer of 2000
Dan and his family found themselves looking for something different in
Alaska. They stayed and thus began another new adventure into art!
Since making the area home, Dan's works have become familiar to
"Homerites" where his custom outdoor signs and murals can be seen on
several busy streets. New work of Dan's will be featured along with his
unique wooden "Plaks" and several of his custom furniture pieces.
Opening reception will be from 5-7pm, Friday, December 5th. Dan's work
will remain in the gallery through the first week of January. |
Painting by Dan Coe. |
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