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Inside the Artist’s Studio: Elaine B Jewelry
Mountains of circles, rows of earrings, stacks of metals. Inside the artist’s studio, local jeweler Elaine Butcher sits in the natural light amongst a bevy of geometric shapes. Her jewelry line, Elaine B Jewelry, infuses edgy shapes and with everyday, wearable designs. Her pieces can be found in stores in Cville, such as BitterSweet, and around the […]
Local Artist Check-in: Laura Dillon Rogers
September 3, 2014 by Kelly Skeen
Vintage clothing, wool fabric, and the influence of earth and nature are just a few key components of Laura Dillon Rogers’ woven wall sculptures. Rogers is an emerging fiber artist from Charlottesville who creates weavings from silk, wool, and cotton materials. Her fascination with vintage clothing, along with a creative knack for repurposing thrift store […]
Local Artist Check-In: Kaki Dimock
August 20, 2014 by Kelly Skeen
Kaki Dimock is no stranger to the Charlottesville art scene. A local from North Garden, she has shown her work at Second Street Gallery, McGuffey Art Center, and most recently The Garage, which is currently hosting her work “Minor Mutations.” “This show started with an owl from which a tree grew.” Many of Kaki’s drawings […]
Local Artist Check-In: Virginia Rieley and Eliza Evans
August 6, 2014 by Kelly Skeen
Local people, local places, local wine. Mixed media artist Virginia Rieley and acrylic portrait painter Eliza Evans are collaborating for a show at Blenheim Vineyards, opening this Friday. One of their many collaborative projects, the exhibit will highlight a few of Charlottesville’s familiar “faces and places.” Eliza’s portraits of Blenheim staff along with Virginia’s mixed-media Charlottesville […]
Local Artist Check-in: Corry Blanc
July 9, 2014 by Elizabeth Casey
Corry Blanc is the definition of an artist who beautifully blends art and function. You may have seen his work at homes and businesses throughout the area in the form of beautiful gates and fixtures, his grilling tools at J.M. Stock, or even spotted Corry himself selling handmade goods at the Farmer’s Market. His products are individually hand-forged and […]
Local Artist Check-in: Brian Wimer and the IX Art Park
June 25, 2014 by Elizabeth Casey
Local artists of all mediums are reaching to Kickstarter as a means to gain momentum for expanding their creative ideas and work. In Cville’s art scene, locals like film maker and IX Art Park purveyor Brian Wimer have a “why wait?” and “dream big” mentality when it comes to art. In just six months, Wimer has managed […]
Local Artist Check-in: Isabelle Abbot
April 30, 2014 by Elizabeth Casey
She’s been Scouted, she’s been one of Cville’s Best, and now she’s the latest Artist Check-in! Get to know Isabelle Abbot, a beloved life-long local whose oil paintings have been a Cville staple since her days as a student in the UVA Art Department. You’ll be initially captured by her bright palettes and scenic outdoor […]
Local Artist Check-in: David Murray
April 2, 2014 by Elizabeth Casey
If you’ve visited Telegraph on the Downtown Mall to pick up some zines, prints, and other unique fare, or to browse colorful artists during a First Fridays walk while sipping on a cold PBR, you have probably seen David Murray. David plays multiple roles as both part-owner of Telegraph Art and Gallery with his equally […]
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October 15, 2014 by Linnea White
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