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This week celebrates Earth Day. Although some people have been
practicing “green” habits for years, it is increasingly
becoming a part of everyone’s daily habits. Being green
encompasses many facets of life – habits, food, and even
art. ArtWalk features several artists that have taken their
passions for creativity and sustainability to create green goods.
ArtWalk features several artists that create organic works
of art. With more than a dozen potters, there is a huge selection
of earthy, functional wares. Also, there are vintage barn wood
frames. From small to large, there are standard frames sizes
available. The vintage wood, taken from old barns and homes,
has been transformed into beautiful rustic frames. “Perfect
for nature photography and many more pieces, the frames add
a touch of the past to any home,” a gallery spokesperson
said.
Several of ArtWalk’s artists have also ventured into the
green world of recycled art. Heather Ramsay of Renton, Wash.,
has designed beautiful earrings made from recycled metals. Her
colorful designs include sterling silver, tin, beads and more.
Jeff Davis has also used his creativity to make old new again.
His recycled music record pieces are the hippest way for music
lovers to entertain. He uses scratched records to create bowls,
clocks and platters. Melting and shaping the records creates
a sleek useable piece of art. The bowls are great for chips,
pretzels and other munchies.
Olde Good Things has a love for vintage and architecture.
When an old barn or historic building has reached its end, he
goes in to reclaim the ceiling tiles and wood. Old Good Things
then reuses the materials to create beautiful picture frames,
mirrors and ceiling tile displays. “They come in a variety
of colors and sizes and will bring the perfect unique accent
to any space,” the spokesperson said.
Another artist brings recycled products to a new life with
a twist. Creating funky picture frames, storage bins and candles,
he uses old magazines and metal to create art. The picture frames
hold standard 4x6 photographs. The storage bins are available
with or without lids depending on what you want to display (or
hide). Each has a unique spin on what most other people would
just throw away after a quick read.
With three and a half floors and more than 300 local, regional
and national artists, ArtWalk is located at 611 W. King St.
(across from Mast General Store) Boone, N.C. 28607. Though ArtWalk
is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday
from 12 to 5 p.m, customers may shop all the time at the gallery’s
online store. ArtWalk continually welcomes new artists of all
media and ages to inquire about individual gallery booths for
rent. For more information, call (828) 264-9998, email artwalkboone@yahoo.com
or visit www.artwalkboone.com.
Gallery Times is a weekly news feature of the Focus section
of The Mountain Times, featuring short news items submitted
by local galleries.
For more information, contact entertainment editor Frank Ruggiero
at frank@mountaintimes.com or (828) 264-6397.
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