Inspiring New Work in the Gallery!

Tallahassee and the Southeast region are filled with talented artists and this week Humidity Gallery received the work of two wonderful artists of the 'humid zone.'

Brian Bachman's masterful pottery has arrived. We have two exquisite handbuilt lamps, which incorporate pottery shards joined to stained glass and standing on a base of wood. Both the bases of the lamps and the shades are beautifully constructed. His two tea sets include a tea pot, 4 cups, and a wonderful tray platform in clay/wood/metal, creating a wonderful presentation. In addition to these, we have 3 serving platters and an assortment of drinking vessels. Brian's glazes are gorgeous, with lines are both timeless and contemporary. He observes the comforting rituals of life and produces pieces that support them.

Marian Barrows' wave sculptures are arrived at through traditional basket techniques. Following an experiemental impulse, she creates metal armature to support a wave form and builds upon this with the coil technique. She uses fine yarns instead of reed or raffia, and arrives at beautiful color. These forms can be presented in variety of positions, and even hung on a wall or dangled by a thread so they swirl around, revealing different views of their surfaces. She also makes small round baskets and baskets that stand up. Marian lived in Tallahassee for a long time and now resides in California. Her close relationships with people in our area connect her to the 'humid zone.'

John Roberge's new trio of paintings is a small series inspired by our famous intown lake: Lake Ella. His gentle, comforting images show a crowd of turtles on a turtle float, a park bench standing in floodwater and a duck. John paints in acrylic and focuses on the familiar natural environment of the Tallahassee area.

Linda Clark's watercolors of sunflowers have returned! We have one large original and 4 small originals in the gallery, as well as a handful of sunflower prints. Nothing says summer in our area quite like these beautiful giants. They are some of our earliest memories of 'place' in this locale. And Linda captures their personalities perfectly.

Alice Cappa's new white woven shawl is the perfect summer weight. And she promises more in just a few weeks. Alice weaves beautiful wearable pieces for all seasons. In summer, they are like clouds.

This is a great season to visit Humidity Gallery again! Our artists continue to invent and create gorgeous handcrafted pieces for your enjoyment. From wearable to decorative, each is handmade in our culture. Visiting the gallery is a lot like visiting a wonderful art show. Easy to park and browse, the gallery is a great respite from the busy world. A great collection of gifts, too!