Join us on the 7th for the opening reception of our show featuring Cynthia Myers' handblown and etched glass, and the assemblage art of Susan Spencer and Michael Wilson.Their work will be shown in the Corner Gallery throughout August. Pouring wine for the First Friday reception, we'll have our local Chiarito Vineyard. Playing music for the evening is Michael Barrish, a life long musician.
Cynthia Myers creates exquisite sand-carved art glass in her studio on the beautiful Mendocino Coast of California. The designs feature floral and animal themes. Each image is etched accurately with meticulous attention to the intricate details of the design. With an eye for subtlety and detail, Cynthia employs a shadowing technique that gives her artistry depth and dimension. All pieces are hand blown, individually drawn and sandblasted, signed and dated.
Working under the studio name Art Avenue, Michael Wilson and Susan Spencer are
long-time residents of Anderson Valley, CA. Their primary artistic
focus is in assemblage. They can be found haunting second hand stores,
antique alleys, garage sales, and the internet to find just the right
"stuff" to include in their work. Their studio is on their ranch
outside of Philo. This month, they will show some of their latest works
in assemblage.
Chiarito Vineyard is a small award-winning boutique winery in Mendocino County. Best use of the land is made by tending vines well-suited to the distinctive terroir and creating limited production wines. Inspired by his Italian-American heritage, John Chiarito subscribes to old, sustainable farming techniques. The saying that he lives by is fatto a mano, "everything by hand", and John Chiarito’s allegiance to that philosophy can be seen in his wines, vines, buildings and food. Chiarito Vineyard was also the first in the US to officially produce Nero d'Avola and Negro Amaro Italian varietals.
Musician Michael Barrish has been writing songs for 30 years, covering a variety of styles,
from cowboy to blues. He is a past winner of the Best Performance Award
for the West Coast Song Writers in San Luis Obispo County. He performs his own material in a wide variety of venues, including Farmers Markets. He recently put on the first singer songwriter festival in Lakeport, a success with 11 local acts and fundraising for the local radio station.
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