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Exhibition: Enamel- A Contemporary Perspective October 14 - November 21 The Workhouse Arts Center proudly presents Enamel: A Contemporary Perspective beginning Wednesday, October 14 until November 21 with an opening reception on Sunday, October 18 from 2:00-4:00pm. The process of enameling is cohesively defined as glass bonded to a metal surface with the application of heat. Artists in this exhibition experiment with additional techniques far beyond the basics. To reach the degree of craftsmanship being exhibited requires intricate techniques with numerous stages of development, infinite patience and years of experimentation. These leaders in the Metropolitan enamelist community are represented in galleries and collections nationally and internationally. In addition many of them continue to play significant roles in The Enamelist Society and the National Enamelist Guild. Curator Trudi Van Dyke has invited 13 fine artists who express themselves in enameling to participate. Janly Jaggard’s work is represented by a diptych of abstract images with three dimensional embellishment presented in an appealing color palette that enhances the depth of the work beyond the surface. Norma Wangel’s framed work encompasses both traditional still life and abstract. Ute Conrad is exhibiting both two and three dimensional pieces. Her sculptural bowl form is unique with its protruding extensions which provide an intriguing counterbalance for the viewer. Ann Citron’s enameling work represents two different bodies of work; three dimensional sculpture and whimsical jewelry. Don Viehman has provided a pair of spectacular earring in cloisonné which demonstrate the international acclaim that his work receives. Resplendent in a vibrant color palette and worked with 24K gold cloisonné wire and a fine silver base. This represents work of a master of the craft. Kathy Kelly Bransford creates enamel work that includes wall pieces, bowls, plates, sculptures and functional pieces. She has studied her craft for many years and has taken traditional enameling techniques and chosen to go the next step. Pat Peat O’Neil has provided the exhibition with two examples of abstract enameled paintings. With many years honing her skills and sharing them through teaching and mentorships it is an honor to have examples of this artist’s work. Eileen Lorenz is intrigued by the constant demand required for technical competency to create as an enamalist. Her work is notable for strong elements of contrast as transparent enamels edge up to opaque and glossy surfaces complement textured areas. Ray Parisi has adopted enameling as a second career for the past 15 years. Noting a broad background in the arts he has not limited himself to one particular technique in enameling. His work in this exhibition includes both a wall pieces as well as distinctive pieces of jewelry in the Plique-A-Jour technique. Don Viehman has provided a pair of spectacular earring in cloisonné which demonstrate the international acclaim that his work receives. Resplendent in a vibrant color palette and worked with 24K gold cloisonné wire and a fine silver base. Penny Barringer's dramatically worked cloisonné brooches highlight her intricately planned swirls of color which often identify her works. Dorothea Stover and Susana Garten are also sharing representative pieces from their sought after bodies of work. Stover has created cloisonné pendants which evoke impressionistic images. Garten's delicately sculpted leaf form highlights her fall pallette in a small decorative plate. Date(s): 10/14/2009 to 11/21/2009 Time: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Venue: Vulcan Gallery Ticket Required: No Photo Gallery
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