IN THE GALLERY
"Sheltered: The Sculpture of Katie Richardson and Ceramics of Joshua Primmer"
On exhibit April 25 - June 17
Opening Reception: Thursday, April 25th, 5-7 pm
Forged Metal Sculpture by Katie Richardson
NAACO Gallery celebrates the metal sculpture of Katie Richardson and ceramic sculpture of Joshua Primmer in an exhibition entitled, "Sheltered".
The work in this exibition portrays Richardson's ideas of home and belonging, exploring protective nests and nooks, intimate spaces and forms that shield; Primmer's sculptures showcase his interest in architecture, both from reality and from scifi and fantasy, and his daily forays into the natural world.
Katie Richardson creates sculptures from welded steel, combined with elements of flameworked glass. These materials lend themselves to an implied dialogue around strength and fragility as she uses them in ways that are structural but primarily organic.
Katie Richardson in action
Joshua Primmer creates both functional and sculptural work and everything in between from forms thrown on the wheel, assembled, and reduction fired to cone 10 (2381 degrees Farenheit).The process is accentuated by creating forms and joining shapes that could have been made on a lathe. The surfaces emulate the effects of nature on mankind’s constructs; oxidized metal, weathered concrete and stone, moss, and lichen.
"Monument" ceramic sculpture by Joshua Primmer
NAACO EXHIBITIONS Off-Site
PUBLIC Eat & Drink
NAACO proudly features the whimsical, narrative paintings of Joan Kiley and the abstract, graphic, oil painting compositions of NormThomas, in a collection that graces the two dining halls of PUBLIC Eat & Drink through July, 2013. PUBLIC is located at 34 Holden Street. PUBLIC on Facebook
The works presented in this exhibit and are available for purchase through the gallery.
"Big Deal", oil on wood, 48" x 48", painting by Joan Kiley
The Local
April through July, 2013
We are proudly presenting a comprehensive collection of photographs and paintings by North Adams artist Kelly Lee,on exhibit at new eatery "The Local", located at 67 Main Street, North Adams.
The works presented in this exhibit and are available for purchase through the gallery.
"Lara's Cat", photograph by Kelly Lee
Brewhaha Cafe
Coming in June, 2013
We are proud to present a collection of works (Pen and ink drawings/prints and yarn collages) by North Adams artist Jennifer Smith, at the Brewhaha Cafe, located at 20 Marshall Street in downtown North Adams...just a short diagonal walk across the street from MassMoCA.
Jennifer produces two distinct bodies of work, both of which exhibit her playfulness with pattern and her penchant for doodling!
The works presented in this exhibit and are available for purchase through the gallery.
"River, Mountain, Sky" yarn collage by Jennifer Smith
COMING UP:
"Playing with Nature: The Paintings of Sharon Carson and Ceramics of Stephen Fabrico"
Exhibit open June 20 - July 22
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 20th, 6-9 pm
at the DownStreet Art summer season kickoff
"Into the Woods" oil painting, 30" h x 24" w, by Sharon
SharonCarson will present a collection of new oil paintings which are based on the Berkshire landscape...focusing on the colors, rhythms and shapes found in nature, emphasizing personal creativity over realism. Stephen Fabrico complements Carson's paintings with an array of sculptural and functional ceramic work, incised with textural botanical motifs.
Ceramic "Totem" by Stephen Fabrico
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