Whimsical New Friends at the Gallery

We want to introduce two new artists at Gallery 54.  We love their work, and their art has in common a whimsical quality that we adore.

The first is Elizabeth Andrews.  Elizabeth does fine art etching and has at the shop framed originals in addition to prints, cards, and mugs.  From her artist statement:  "Most people are amazed when they see me bicycling down the street while juggling a Roycroft Mark, eating a bagel, and applying eyeliner. They seem even more surprised to discover I write and illustrate my own poems and stories. Sometimes, I illustrate stories I haven’t written yet!"  Regarding the etching process she writes: "The etching of metal plates enables me to make multiple prints that are all originals. The etched plate is truly a labor of love; and a medium that provides the texture and mysterious compliment to my poems, personal anecdotes, and creative musing."

Etching by Elizabeth Andrews

We would also like to introduce the artful assemblages of Rebecca Barry-Kent.  Rebecca incorporates finely detailed ceramics, metal work, painting, and other materials skillfully assembled in her playful creations.  We hope you will take the time to come visit the shop and see these fine works in person!

Hand-crafted  characters by Rebecca Barry-Kent

"Pots and Pods"

"Pots and Pods:

Tableware and Sculpture by Sallie Thompson"

Opens Friday November 7th from 5-8 pm

Meet the artist, enjoy Electric Harp music by Christopher Molloy and light refreshments

All that Glitters….

The jewelers at Gallery 54 work hard to create unique pieces that cannot be found anywhere else.  With the Holidays approaching we will be introducing new designs and hope they bring joy to someone this year.  Here are some of the new pieces available now at the shop!

Necklace by Donna Smith 

Bracelets by Heather Hennigan

Copper cuff by Heather Hennigan

A View into the Kiln

Sallie Thompson recently shared these photo of her soda-fired kiln in process, including before and after shots of the glazed pieces being fired.

The Kiln

Before firing the glaze

The finished pieces!

Sallie's new pieces are at the shop for sale now.  Come by and have a look at the gorgeous results of her recent firing.

"Against the Grain

"Against the Grain: New Works in Wood

by Fred Weisskopf"

Opens Friday October 3rd from 5-8 pm

Runs through October.

Fred is a master craftsman and will be exhibiting a new selection of shaker boxes along with functional fine wood pieces. Enjoy wine tastings and light refreshments.

Wedding Cards by Kathleen Schneider

Kathleen Schneider has been painting original, one-of-a-kind wedding cards for the last couple years.  These are beautiful watercolors that can be framed by the couple after their wedding and kept for a lifetime!  Here is one of her latest.  "I enjoy painting all of my original wedding cards but the ones similar to the one below are my favorites. They are so colorful, full of detail and represent timeless traditions."

"Into the Light"

We are proud to hear that fabric artist Sharon Bottle Souva is one of 15 artists whose work was selected for the permanent art collection at SUNY Brockport. "Into The Light", a 54” square contemporary wall quilt will hang in the new Liberal Arts building which will be dedicated on September 19th at 10 AM.  Congratulations Sharon!