42nd Winter Group & Small Works Exhibition​​​

 

The 42nd Winter Group & Small Works Exhibition is a good time to view paintings, glass, sculpture, clay, wood, jewelry and fiber by the many talented artists the gallery is pleased to represent. The gallery is filled with their artwork reflecting the serenity and beauty of the season.  Each is rendered with the artists’ interpretation of the subject matter and is sure to please the most ardent art lover.  Small artworks in many media, styles and subject matter from the gallery artists are also exhibited. These make thoughtful and unique gifts for that special someone.

 

This exhibition features Toni Carlton’s artwork rendered in calligraphy, acrylic and ink, along with a new series of oil and cold wax. Her art is her own unique style she calls “Art Blessings” which is an offering of meditation, expression of energy through movement, sound, voice, writing, prayers and art making.

 

Toni Carlton’s calligraphic artwork has juried in many Invitational World Calligraphy Exhibitions, including Seoul, Korea; Beijing, China; Geneva, Switzerland, and Naples, Italy. She is inspired by different cultures, universal images that open hearts, and sacred conations in her spiritual journey as an artist. At a first glance at Toni Carlton’s artwork, one sees Asian calligraphy and characters. Upon closer examination, one sees it’s English words which are written vertically and can be read from right to left. She pulls from the right side of her brain for inspiration, so her calligraphy is written from the heart. It is her passion for “Art Blessings” to offer healing and enlightenment to everyone and to make a difference

in one’s life and in the World.

 

Paintings by Egidio Antonaccio,  Andrew Braitman, Nicholas Stewart, Debbie Arnold, Lori Hill, Kevin Beck, Amos Westmoreland,

Tonya Bottomley, Kim Abernethy, Trena McNabb, Jean Rupprecht, Mary Kamerer, Sharon Lampke, Lisa Boardwine, Marion Cloaninger,

Karin Neuvirth, and Freeman Beard, along with clay sculptural vessels and bowls by Bob Meier; Robinson Scott’s sculptural blown glass; sculptural wall and freestanding icons by Nancy Brittelle; hand- built figurative clay works by Mary-Ann Prack; cast bronze and welded steel sculpture (Native American and wildlife inspired) by George Cadell are some of the exciting artworks which make this exhibition noteworthy and inspiring.​

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Enjoy handmade clay bowls, vases, urns, mugs and more by local artisans, Eric Reichard, Bob Meier, and Tena Wenta; sculptural vases, urns, jars and bowls by Ralph Mello; saggar fired with horsehair vessels by Scott Stockdale; along with clay wall hangings by Valerie Schnaufer.

Gemstone pendants and bracelets by local artists, Francine Barr, along with silver and gemstone pendants and rings crafted by Don Haywood

make ideal gifts.

Toni Carlton sends a special thank you for your kind support for the gallery and the Arts.

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The gallery is located 10 miles south of Boone, 7 miles north of Linville or Banner Elk, and 8 miles from Blowing Rock in the Grandfather Mountain community. The gallery hours are 10 to 5 Tuesday through Saturday and 11:30 to 5:30 on Sunday.

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