Michelle Belto and I went to Fredericksburg, Texas yesterday to check out the space for our upcoming duo exhibit at Dan Pfeiffer’s gallery. The space is an architectural wonder, a 120-year-old meat market which Dan converted into a stunning art gallery.
Dan’s architectural background gave him a reverence for the original structure, and you can see lots of the original trappings of the market, such as the huge meat grinder, which looks kind of like a contemporary metal art object. Dan’s own work is fantastic – carved wood sculptures and furniture that are an amazing blend of artistic form and practical function.
Our show is called “Coeur Samples,” and I thought of the name when Michelle first showed me her new sculptural pieces. They resemble blocks of iridescent material that could have come from the heart of a mysterious planet – and they fit well with my PhotoEncaustic work which samples a moment in time through vintage photographs. “Coeur” is French for “heart” – so, voila – the show became Coeur Samples: Encaustic Explorations. Although Michelle and I have taught together many times, we have never exhibited together, so I hope you can get yourself to Fredericksburg to see our first-time duo show next month. Here are a few photos from yesterday’s visit with Dan at the gallery – we’re excited, and grateful to Dan for hosting our work in this amazing space.
Looks like it will be a beautiful, thought provoking, show of work. Wish I lived closer, so I could come and see it in person. Wishing you both a smashing success. <3
Thanks, Pat – will send a report. If I don’t get some work finished soon, it may be a Michelle Belto show! 🙂
Time to go to Fredericksburg again one of these days.
Isn’t it a great town? Just the right amount of kitsch, and a lot of excellent food.
This is going to be GREAT! A winning duo for sure:) now, go get BUSY:)
Laura