Trilogy at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. - Sept. 20, 2018 - PRLog -- Alice Levinson writes, "In creating my sewn textiles, I use three key components: cloth, thread, and needle. Starting with white cloth, I experiment freely with dye, pigments, and printing techniques to create cloth which is complex in texture and rich in visual interest. The resulting cloth is the primary prompt to my compositions.

In this instance, my eye was drawn, not to the most dramatic colorful cloth, but instead to monochromatic cloth with subtle shadings. I live and work in a quiet wood. My work is infused with the lines of trees, movement of wildlife, and the seasonal changes of form, color, and light.

Working with whole lengths of dyed cloth, I've layered stitching with multi-hued threads to articulate visual motifs, and highlight the nuanced tonality in the cloth. Cotton and silk threads of varying weights and texture add tactile and visual interest. The hand work is particularly satisfying. It proceeds slowly, a meditation of the rhythmic, repeated movement. Each line of stitching, each short length of thread, defines and points the way to what follows."

Wood-turner Michael Salemi writes, "A trilogy is a three-part story.  For this show, I decided to create a series of stories in wood comprised of sets of three—three female statues in white and black, three square-rim bowls in different woods, three plates with a lamination pattern repeated once, twice and then three times. Each of these stories that I've told in wood varies in color, size, or pattern. Working in threes has been a fun challenge and I hope those who see the show share my enthusiasm."

Painter Marcy Lansman writes of her new work, "What I'm most excited about right now is that flowers have found their way back into my paintings.  Flowers are where I started – very realistic watercolor flowers. During the past few years I have drifted away from them.  My paintings have become quite abstract – pulled more from my imagination than from the outside world. Then just recently, flowers have re-appeared.  This time they are not painted flowers, but flowers I've photographed and collaged into otherwise abstract paintings. So far they're sitting there very quietly, almost hidden. But who knows what may happen next?"

Trilogy can be seen at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts September 24th - October 21st. There will be an opening reception during Hillsborough's Last Friday Art Walk on September 28th from 6-9pm.

The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 22 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The Gallery's offerings include oil and acrylic paintings, pastels, sculpture, ceramics, photography, textiles, jewelry, glass, metals, encaustic, enamel, and wood. 121 N. Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery is open 10am-6pm Monday -Thursday, 10-9pm Friday/Saturday and noon-4pm on Sunday. More information can be found on the HGA website: http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com