Art All Around the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. - Jan. 19, 2015 - PRLog -- The members of the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts (HGA) present group shows of their work during the first two months of each year.  Last year the members presented “22 Squared” where each member, regardless of medium, submitted a work of art that was square. For the painters this was not difficult, but for potters, glass blowers and wood turners it was more of a challenge. This year the clay, wood and glass artists turned the tables and with “Art All Around” the painters and photographers are going round in circles!

Photographer Eric Saunders says of the project, "sometimes it is good for an artist to think outside the box. One way to do this is to think in terms of curves, circles, or globes. As a photographer, my subjects sometimes provide interesting curved lines and shapes, but if they do not, these can be achieved through digital enhancements in the present day digital darkroom."

Lolette Guthrie, known for her tranquil landscapes and exquisite use of color, has created a sculptural piece for the show. "Cercles Bleus Dans l'Espace" is a construction exploring the idea of the wonder and magic of space. Stars and the sun with all those planets revolving around it are the landmarks of the universe. To quote Van Gogh, “I know nothing with any certainty but the sight of the stars makes me dream."

Instead of looking up into the heavens, painter Chris Graebner looked down from above and saw circles – irrigation circles that is. She painted the West Texas landscape from 30,000 feet up in an airplane. “I’m a landscape painter, but looking down from above is not the usual angle for painting landscapes!” says Graebner.

3D artists have been challenging themselves too. Chris Burnside has created a lamp entitled "Sonia" and was inspired by the work of French Artist, Sonia Delaunay. Delaunay co-founded the Orphism art movement which was noted for its use of strong colors and geometric shapes. Glass blower Pringle Teetor challenged herself to see "how many colors and patterns can I get in a glass ball?"

Art All Around runs from January 26^th through February 22^nd with an Opening Reception on Friday January 30^th from 6 - 9pm

      About the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts
Owned and operated by 22 local artists, HGA represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The gallery's offerings include acrylic and oil paintings, sculpture, ceramics, photography, textiles, jewelry, glass, metals, encaustic, enamel, and wood. Hours: 10-6 M-Sat, 12-4 Sunday. http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com