Karen Stackow at The World's Smallest Art Gallery
Karen Stackow
exhibiting in The World’s Smallest Art Gallery* through February 1, 2015.
Karen
is showing a series of pyrographic works entitled Fire Spirits. She has created
images with a wood burner on weathered shingles, cedar scraps, and rounds cut
from downed trees on her property. Karen describes herself as a “daughter,
friend and lover” of Mother Nature and these pieces form a heartfelt testament
to that relationship. Karen sighted a mountain lion on her property and this
event had great impact on her attunement with the natural world. Her portraits
of animals and trees in The World’s Smallest Art Gallery reflect a deep
appreciation of the spirit that lays beneath the surface. To look at them is to
be reminded of the importance of the wild in our lives.
Karen
has a long history as a community artist in Rhode Island. In fact, just across
the bike path from The World’s Smallest Art Gallery is a striking mural she did
ten years ago. It is made up of mirror mosaics and found objects – including a
bike or two – embedded in cement. Karen says, “I use to be a ‘cement-head’!”
She is also the creator of other cement and mosaic pieces along the bike path.
You
can find Karen’s work for sale every Saturday from 10:00 to 2:00 at the South
Kingston Farmers Market in the Peace Dale Mill.
You can also check out her Etsy Shop:
Visit her website:
And look for her on Facebook:
Hey, Christmas is coming! Get on it!
* The World’s Smallest Art
Gallery is:
·
A kiosk on the South County Bike Path (http://southcountybikepath.org). It
is located in Peace Dale where the bike path crosses Route 108. The kiosk is a
beautifully designed and built structure that has two display cases. Each
measures 42” X 41” x 1”. The cases are weatherproof and have sturdy locks.
·
A joint project of Hera Gallery (http://heragallery.org) and Peace Dale Neighborhood Revitalization,
Inc. (http://www.peacedale.net).
·
A place to show your artwork. Hera Gallery will
be managing the kiosk as a place for artists to display their work. You may
have a six-week, one-person show in the kiosk on a first come, first serve
basis. Work is not juried, but must be “family friendly.” Artists are asked to
choose work that does not depict nudity, sexuality or violence. Neither Hera
Gallery nor PDNRI will insure the work. Artists display work at their own risk.
·
A way of having your work seen by a lot of
people. The bike path has very heavy traffic, especially during the Spring,
Summer and early Fall. Many bikers, runners and walkers pass by every hour.
There will not be sales from the Kiosk, but your display can include your
contact information. Hera Gallery will publicize The World’s Smallest Gallery
on its website, blog, and Constant Contact mailings. A Facebook page will be
developed.
·
A way to beautify the community. The stretch of
the bike path where the kiosk is located contains other artwork including
murals, sculpture, mosaics, and landscape architecture. The World’s Smallest
Art Gallery will add to the beautification of this area.
Rhonda LaPorte is the coordinator of this project for Hera Gallery. If you are interested in showing your artwork on the bike path contact John at rlporte@my.uri.edu to get more details and to schedule a show.
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