In conjunction with American Craft Week, Flow Gallery welcomes autumn with Parallels & Intersections, an exhibit and sale of new works from local artists Ruby Bock and Barry Rhodes.
The opening reception will take place on Friday, October 2, 2020 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Flow will follow the Governor’s state guidelines that are in place for social distancing, requirements for wearing masks, and the number of people allowed to gather indoors.
The married artists, Ruby and Barry, live in the Sodom Laurel community of Madison County and have adjoining studios in a beautifully crafted building tucked into the woods on their property, an old tobacco farm. Barry has been making pottery for over forty years, originally learning his craft at Callanwolde Arts Center in Atlanta.
Since moving to Madison County six years ago, Barry has been pleased to become a full-time potter. In joining Flow as a member/owner, Ruby too is excited to concentrate more fully on her artwork, which now centers on collages made of paper, fabric, stitchery, and found materials. They are pleased for the opportunity to collaborate on several pieces in the show, combining hard clay with soft fibers.
For this exhibition, Ruby has made a series of flags, inspired by Tibetan prayer flags. Some of her flags refer to changing seasons in the mountains, and others are color studies. Most can be seen as mandalas, which like the prayers, try to focus on positive energy, which Ruby feels is much needed during this chaotic time.
In his work for this show, Barry has been focusing on new organic forms with simpler, more painterly surfaces, allowing the glaze textures to be highlighted. Most of the pieces work as flower containers, but also stand on their own as works of art.
The exhibition will run from Friday, October 2 until Saturday, November 7, 2020. Flow Gallery is located at 14 South Main Street in Marshall, NC. Hours: 12:30 to 5 pm, Thursday – Saturday. For more details, call 828-649-1686. Shop Online at FlowMarshall.com
