"Exhale Sculptures"

Salt Lake City Arts Council/Art Barn Opening.

“EXHALE” What does this mean to you? A release of sorts, letting go?

This exhibit will explore the ideas of EXHALE in a sculptural glass form. I will be using textures and symbols, within and on the surface of glass, to depict my definition of EXHALE.

Date:

Friday, November 20th 2009

Time:

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Location:

Art Barn Finch Lane Gallery . 54 Finch Lane . Salt Lake City . UT

Inspired Jewelry Line

New Inspired Line. These are small adornment sculptures that have airy movement similar to a mobile. This line of jewelry is entitled "INSPIRED" as I have used discarded sterling silver wire or 14k gold filled wire, glass and a torch in order to create renewed pieces of art. Designed, fabricated and handmade by me in my studio in Salt Lake City, Utah. These small sculptures are made to order.

You may make a custom order from my website: Reflective Art Studio

Thanks to Chris Blackburn Photography and Model Dani Jae

Utah Arts Council Fine Crafts & Photography

This year the Utah Arts Council had 184 artists submit 316 pieces of artwork. The jurors, Pete Grady and Regina Benson, were pleased and impressed with the quality of work Utah artists are creating. They chose 73 pieces by 63 artists for Utah's Crafts and Photography.

The Utah Arts Council has chosen two of my sculptures to be exhibited in the show. I would love to see you at the opening at Rio Gallery on Oct. 16 6pm-9pm during Gallery Stroll.


* The image is a creation by Dorthee Martens from the 2006 Exhibition.

Date:	Friday, October 16, 2009
Time:	6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:	Rio Gallery 300 South 455 West Salt Lake City, UT

American Craft Council San Francisco Show in 2010

I Received notification that I will be exhibiting at the American Craft Council San Francisco Show in 2010. The show will be held August 6-8 2010.

I need to boast about a Utah photographer that recently helped me with images and banners for the American Craft Council Show in San Francisco this last week.

Chris Blackburn has the skills to create emotion with each image, regardless of the subject matter. He is excellent with product imaging, weddings, portraits and art. Chris Blackburn Photography uses a slogan "Photos are not taken - they are created"

Here is a some insight about Chris Blackburn Photography. A husband and wife team who loves art and family, they are inspired everyday by the families they interact with. Their two boys are the driving force behind everything they do. They are modern photography experts. Style, simplicity, and quality come with the package. They recognize the power of great photography and hope that clients come to them to create art, not just to document their family or wedding.

Sneak Peek

Here is a sneak peek at some new work for the American Craft Council Show in San Francisco next week. We will be celebrating the 34th year of American Craft Council. Guests can indulge in wine tasting from top vineyards and be part of entertaining and informative demonstrations throughout the weekend. Including Green Craft Artists using found, recycled, eco-friendly materials and AltCraft, this section features rising indie craft artists whose work illustrates the innovative techniques and materials of the burgeoning new handmade movement. The show opens Friday August 14th at 10 am and goes until Sunday 16th until 5 pm.

Uintah Basin Applied Technology Award

President Paul Hacking of Uintah Basin Applied Technology College through Utah Arts Council commissioned me to create a dedication award for the donors of the new Vernal Building Dedication.

Thank you for the opportunity to contribute my talents.

I also would like to share the quote that is on the award. I found this moving.

The true division of humanity is between those who live in light and those who live in darkness. Our aim must be to diminish the number of the latter and increase the number of the former... That is why we demand education and knowledge. -Victor Hugo