David Juaire is our gallery's Vermont Life photographer. For the past 28 years, David has published in Vermont's leading scenic magazine. This past year he had nine pictures published by Vermont Life; in 2010 he had five, and several have been centerfolds. At the reception on February 5th, he will have a photo album of over two dozen photos he has had in their various calendars over the years. He has also had nearly 80 photos in Coop Fire Insurance calendars.
"I have lived in Northern Vermont for nearly all of my life and find it an incredibly beautiful place to live. As a farmer and mother of young children, I cherish the time I find to paint, but everyday I am appreciating all that surrounds me. I spend a lot of time caring for animals, watching them is part of my job, so I find them great subjects for painting and drawing. I love the potential of watercolor. In my work, I try to let the paint maintain its vibrancy and life as I work to portray the beauty of Vermont...And while I enjoy painting...I DETEST writing my artist statement and marketing myself in any way!"
"This month my inspiration for my new designs are men's suits. I have made a collection of bags from 'preloved' wool suits. Using pockets, lapels and cuffs, unique one-of-a-kind bags have emerged! I am also featuring my new line of handmade clay buttons such as the winterberry collection and the pressed leaf design. I am looing forward to sharing my new work with you."
In addition to presentations by our two AIR practicing artists, Sunday's Open House (January 8th from 1-4PM) will feature art work by sixteen student artists in addition to pencil drawings by high school history teacher, James Ouellette, of Enosburg High School, who is currently taking drawing classes from Rebecca Anne Bennett at her Blue Crayon Studio in the rear of the AIR Gallery.
Student Artists: Art instructor Pat Murphy explains, "This student show has become a tradition at the [AIR] Gallery. Local High School Art Teachers from Enosburg and Richford showcase examples of the high quality art work being produced. The work includes drawing in various media, painting, and sculpture. It's always exciting to see art whose point of view is different from the work that is usually presented at the gallery." Following is a list of student artists participating in Sunday's show:
"Most objects a woodturner produces tend to be round or circular. I am trying to break that barrier by working with chunks of wood that are square, rectangular, or irregular in shape. During the turning process, I make cuts and re-examine the project and often change my mind about the final piece several times. One of the exciting aspects of working with wood is that you never know what you will get until you cut into it. This can result in beautifully figured grain or a knot that will fall out leaving a big hole. These elements can significantly direct the outcome of a piece.
