Life can be anxious and stressful. Experts agree, finding healthy ways to free the mind for an hour or two can have immense psychological and physical benefits. Often art is suggested, as a way to meet these goals, but what about people who aren’t pure artists? The company Paint By Numbers has developed a remarkable… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Art & Design
Dreaming in Paint: Global Dream Conference Featuring the Work & Thoughts of Surreal Artist Rob Fannin
While exploring the physiology and psychology of dreams at this year’s 35th Annual International Dream Conference, attendees will be treated with a special dream art exhibition, reception and artist talk by award winning surreal artist, Rob Fannin. During the 5-day conference, from June 16 – 20, 2018 in Scottsdale, AZ, Mr. Fannin will exhibit several… Read more »
Mother’s Day Weekend Celebration of Brown Bodies & Demystifying Breastfeeding
On May 11th-13th, Punto Space will host ModestEAT, an interdisciplinary multimedia project created by artist Sandie Luna in response to her experience of being an Afro-Latina immigrant and becoming a mother. It confronts the canon of negative stereotypes of black and brown mothers, and the sexualization and shaming of the female form. “Motherhood forces you… Read more »
Oldest Working Ceramic Artists & Potters in WNC: Carl and Jean Saake
Carl and Jean Saake – The oldest active ceramic artists in WNC – Perhaps the US? Master ceramic artists, Carl (he’s in his 90’s) and Jean (late 80’s) Saake are thought to be the oldest active potters in Western North Carolina (WNC). MOUNTAIN MADE art gallery owner Melinda Knies says,”We have done some research and… Read more »
Announcing Western North Carolina Living Treasures: Carl and Jean Saake
To celebrate, Carl and Jean Saake will be giving a live ceramic demonstration during our April Art Walk Party, on Friday, April 6, 2018, 1pm til 5pm at the MOUNTAIN MADE art gallery. Carl and Jean Saake – The oldest working ceramic artists in the US? MOUNTAIN MADE art gallery owner Melinda Knies says,”We have… Read more »
