HANS JAENSCH

Hans' specialties include custom cabinetry in the Colonial American and Federal styles, including built in kitchens, bookcases, fine furniture, libraries, armoires, and bedroom suites. Smaller jobs are also in his repertoire, such as fine furniture repair and refinishing work. As the sole craftsman for Berkshire Woodworking, Hans guarantees that all his work meets the highest standards! Over the past six months, he built a large wet bar, as well as custom mill work. At present he is working on two blanket chests. According to Hans, "I am still having fun and making lots of sawdust!"

JOANNE WAZNY

"The natural world has always been my refuge and delight. This year I noticed myself trying to tease out simple bits and pieces, focusing intently on one things at a time. Usually I am overwhelmed by all the immense beauty of nature around me, but I realize what I was doing was seeking balance. When the news on the radio is too intense, and the stress of daily life seems immense, quiet walks and simple sightings put it all back into perspective. Some of the images on display at the Gallery reflect my recent search for simplicity, and as always, I find what I seek here in our beautiful Green Mountains."

PAM KROUT-VOSS

"Henry David Thoreau said, 'As you simplify your life, the laws of the Universe will be simpler; solitude will not be solitude, poverty will not be poverty, nor weakness weakness.' I agree; minimize, de-clutter, purge...that which is not needed...at work and at home. Thus, the appeal of the pear for recent art works. The simple, yet elegant form, the varied colors, sizes, and shapes. Each one tilts as though whispering, making a gesture, inviting one to hold and taste...it's sweet, succulent juice. My comfort lies with creating three dimensionally with media of clay, polymers, wire, and fabric. However, I have also been inspired to play as a painter and to look though the lens of the camera to share the voice of The Pear."

FRANK TIRALLA

Frank is retired and now resides in Franklin, Vermont with his wife Priscilla. Nowadays, his time is spent fishing on Lake Carmi bird hunting with their dogs, Patches and Maggie, and devoting more time to his passion for art. Frank custom frames the majority of his artwork using local hard and soft woods. Current art work includes a 34 x 24 inch oil on canvas of two Quebec Labrador Caribou. He is also working on an oil-on-canvas of a mountain caribou. And last not least, the grizzly bear!