701 Center for Contemporary Art: Columbia Open Studios by Flock and Rally

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Preview Party AT 701 CCA: Thursday, May 12, 7 -9 pm Heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar; $10 general, $5 members

On May 21-22, 2011, thousands will venture out to visit visual artists in their studios in South Carolina’s Greater Columbia area, free of charge. Look inside for detailed maps to plot your course! (Online maps + catalog at 701cca.org.) The Midlands’ dining scene is famously hot & growing fast.; stop into our excellent restaurants for a bite as you go. Studios open Saturday, May 21, 10am - 6pm + Sunday, May 22, 12pm - 6pm. Artists keep 100% of sales. This weekend-long, self-guided tour of artists’ studios will:

· Provide easy access to the wealth of fine artists in Columbia and Richland & Lexington Counties · Generate excitement about area artists among seasoned collectors and first-time buyers alike · Further establish Columbia, SC, as a regional cultural tourism destination

Our sponsors make it possible! Major sponsors for 701 CCA Columbia Open Studios:

Our professional supporters:

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701 Center for Contemporary Art

USC CAMPUS

701cca.org | info@701cca.org

701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA) is a visual art center that promotes understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of contemporary art, the creative process and the role of art and artists in the community. This non profit art center also encourages interaction between visual arts and other art forms. 701 CCA offers an Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program in a 1,200 square-foot live/work unit on the second floor of 701 Whaley. Artists living at the center create new works while in residence. Generally, an exhibition or some public presentation of these works takes place during or shortly after the residency.

We’re grateful for our annual supporters Funding for 701 CCA is provided by the City of Columbia; BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina; the developers of 701 Whaley Street, Columbia, SC; and the SC Arts Commission, which receives support through the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional funding and support for various programs has been provided in the past year by Ethel S. Brody, Linda and Bill Stern, Richard and Belinda Gergel, Chao and Associates, City Art, multiple other individuals and the contributions of anonymous donors. There are many unique ways in which to sponsor 701 CCA. Contact us! Info@701cca.org

EXHIBITION HOURS Monday and Tuesday: closed Wednesday: 11am-8pm Thursday and Friday: 11am-5pm Saturday: 9am-5pm Sunday: 1-5pm

Free and open to the public. Donations appreciated.

Board of Directors Wim Roefs, Chair Barbara Fischer, Treasurer Stephanie Lombardo, Secretary Marc Hutchinson, Steve Morrison Doug Quackenbush, Anna Redwine, Lyssa Harvey, Anne Sinclair, Boyd Summers, Don Weyl

Coordinators

Artist in Residence: Diana Farfán

Tracie Broom, Hospitality Tammy Hinshaw, Communications Amanda Ladymon, Education

Residency: January 2011- May 2011 exhibition at 701 cca: June 16 - July 24 Opening Reception: June 16 | 7 - 9 pm | $5 members; $10 non-members Born in Bogotá, Colombia, Diana Farfán received her BFA at the National University of Colombia and her MFA in Ceramics at the University of South Carolina. Her 2D and 3D works have been shown and awarded in a number of exhibitions in places including Colombia, the US, and Taiwan.

Staring at Myself Thank you to our May 12 Preview Party Sponsors:

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701 CCA SPONSORSHIPS Sponsorship at 701 CCA is more than just writing a check.You become a vital part of our contemporary art community! Go to 701CCA.org for more info.

701 cca NEEDs YOU! Volunteering is a great way to meet new people and support the arts! Contact Stephanie Lombardo at volunteer701@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering for 701 CCA.

2011

4 B. Alex Smith The Strongest Productions Tapp’s Center for the Arts

1644 Main St. Columbia, SC, 29201 (803) 609-3479 brenda@rwamedia.com

ARTISTS

From the artist’s statement I am an artist who lives & works in Columbia, SC. I work in many media which include, but are not limited to, paints, still & moving photography, stage, music, poetry & prose. My open studio will primarily focus on my paintings, but will likely include excerpts from my films.

Directions to Studio From the State Capitol in Columbia, go north on Main St. toward Elmwood Ave. The Tapp’s Center for the Arts is at the corner of Main and Blanding, across from Hennessy’s restaurant.

ALPHABETIZED BY FIRST NAME

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St. Sebastian 2011, Paint, Pastel and White-out on Cereal Box, 8” x 18”

21 Alicia Leeke 3821 Edinburgh Rd. Columbia, SC, 29204 (803) 429-5456 info@alicialeeke.com www.alicialeeke.com

Russet Sky 2009, Acrylic on Canvas, 30” x 30”

17 Amanda Ladymon 413 South Woodrow St. Columbia, SC, 29205 (972) 768-0925 lily581@hotmail.com www.amandaladymon.com

Better Together than Apart 2009, Felt and Yarn, 9’ x 3’ x 3’

From the artist’s statement My creativity is inspired by the French Salon painters & how they captured history, social conscience & architecture. Using acrylic paint, my work blends the concepts behind French Impressionism & Color Field painting, using gentle distortions of linear perspective to convey an abstracted & subjective feel to the Contemporary American landscape.

Becky Hyatt Rickenbaker Studio 112

112 East Main St. Lexington, SC, 29072 (803) 917-0038 Rickenbaker@sc.rr.com www.BeckyRickenbaker.com

From the artist’s statement As a painter & photographer, I prefer to create work that reflects the natural world. Recognizing a cloud delicately framing the facade of a building or the vibrant color of wild berries against a background of neutral tones gives us a broader view of our world & offers an appreciation for simple unexpected beauty.

Directions to Studio

From the State Capitol in Columbia, take Gervais Street (U.S. 1) east to the end. Take a left onto Glenwood. Go to the light. Take a right onto Forest Drive and cross over Beltline Blvd. After passing the two gold buildings on the right, take a left onto Dalloz (Landmark Drive is on the right side). Go through two stop signs and down the hill. Turn right onto Edinburgh and 3821 is the third house on the left.

From the State Capitol in Columbia, take U.S. 1 Gervais Street (U.S. 1) west across bridge and beyond West Columbia. Studio112 is located on the 100 block of historic downtown Lexington, just past the courthouse and immediately past BB&T on the left.

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Face to Face 2010, Acrylic on Canvas, 36” x 48”

From the artist’s statement Biomorphic, organic forms -- the result of research on the interior workings of the human body, plants & ocean life on macro & microscopic levels -- create the initial cognitive drive for the work. Balancing a tension through visual relationships of form & color, my paintings & drawings are the product of a natural, self-organizing principle that operates intuitively.

Beth West Studios in the Arcade

1332 Main St. #26 Columbia, SC, 29201 (803) 414-6550 west.beth@att.net

From the artist’s statement Artfully placing shapes of colors on a canvas with focused attention to lights and darks, and warm colors next to cool and creating sharp and soft edges, allows me to tell a story with great pleasure. This process, at times a struggle, but more often a series of actions, proves to me again and again this thing called “painting” is a most precious blessing. There is beauty in everything, every object, and all people, and it is my passion to paint with an abundance of colors, allowing the one who sees the work to experience this joy.

Directions to Studio

From the State Capitol in Columbia, Gervais Street (U.S. 1) west and turn left on Assembly towards the SC State Fairgrounds. Turn left on Rosewood Drive. Turn right onto South Woodrow St. and park in the Rite Aid parking lot. The studio is located in the back of the first property across from the Rite Aid, behind First Citizens. Walk down the driveway, go through the gated fence, and you have arrived!

From the State Capitol in Columbia, take Main St. north for 1.5 blocks to 1332 Main St.; the Arcade Mall is between Lady St. and Washington St., with entry between “Wish” and “Salon Sole” stores. A second entrance is around the corner at 1216 Washington St., between Main St. and Sumter St. (The Washington St. entrance has one small step, about 2 inches high.)

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The Kayaker 2011, Oil, 36” x 48”

Studio is wheelchair accessible

Cindy Alpert Saad 1030 Laurens Street Columbia, SC, 29201 (803) 799-6286 csaad@cindysaad.com www.cindysaad.com

Studio is on 2nd floor

Primarily a self-taught artist, I began painting in the mid-eighties & have been creating jewelry for the past 16 years. Whether sculpting a necklace or painting on canvas, I like to work spontaneously, creating pieces that evoke the senses. Color & movement guide me as I work.

Clark Ellefson Lewis+Clark 1001 Huger St. Columbia, SC, 29201 (803) 237-9422 lewisandclark@atlantic.net www.lewisandclarklamps.com

Diane Gilbert Sculptor 801 Laurel Hill Lane Columbia, SC, 29201 (803) 748-8571 info@dianegilbert.com www.dianegilbert.com

Directions to Studio From the State Capitol in Columbia, take Gervais Street (U.S. 1) west and turn right on Assembly St.; head north and take a left onto Elmwood Ave. Turn right on Park St. Stay on Park St. for .9 miles, then take a left onto Laurel Hill Lane. 2nd house on your right, in the back yard.

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SWAMPY 2008, Clay, Cone 10, 63” x 16” x 8”

From the artist’s statement I function as a designer/builder. I build furniture & lighting in modern & postmodern styles. Currently, I am primarily involved in making lamps, sconces & chandeliers. I will be showcasing my new studio & design space on Huger for this event. Please come by.

Eileen Blyth Studios in the Arcade

1216 Washington St. Columbia, SC, 29201 (803) 318-1144 e@eileenblyth.com www.eileenblyth.com

David H. Yaghjian 808 Lady St. Columbia, SC, 29201 (803) 252-6134 dyaghjian@gmail.com www.vistastudios80808.com

From the artist’s statement My work consists of constructions of bits of metal or wood combined with paint & arranged & fit together. I am drawn to an object because of its texture, color or surface. I think about how it got to be in the place that I found it; the circumstance in which it arrived at its location & its condition; how it is continually being shaped by each passing car or change of weather is curious.

Directions to Studio

From the State Capitol in Columbia, take Gervais Street (U.S. 1) west toward the river. Turn left on Huger St., go a few blocks, and the studio is on the right, behind One Eared Cow Glass.

From the State Capitol in Columbia, take Main St. north two blocks, then turn right on Washington St.; large entry door is on the right. A second entrance is around the corner at 1332 Main St. (The Washington St. entrance has one small step, about 2 inches high.)

Mini Mojos 2006, Paper, Steel, Glass, and Wood, 6” x 6” x 26”

Vista Studios/Gallery 80808

For many years, I worked for museums & interpretation centers in Quebec, Canada, doing reproductions of animals, historical scenes, etc. Today, I live my passions. With creative freedom, wildlife takes on a new perspective & dimension. I work with mixed media, but for now, ceramic takes a large part of it. I also teach hand built pottery at Southern Pottery on Devine Street.

From the State Capitol in Columbia, take Gervais St. (U.S. 1) east; before reaching Harden St., turn right on Gregg St., then make first left onto Senate St. & right onto Laurens. Studio is in first condo on the left, behind a brick wall.

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Sterling Wave Drusy Electric Blue 2011, Handcrafted Sterling Silver, Fits 16” Neck

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an inkling 2010, Acrylic, 12” x 12”

From the artist’s statement In my paintings, I continue my work with the man & trees. The setting has changed, & the landscape has moved indoors. The background is often a stage set with trees as props & the frequent appearance of the aluminum chair. The moon is suspended from a string; sometimes there is a bird. The often lone figure waits for his cue. The director is in the wings.

24 Gail Cunningham Village Artists The Village at Sandhill

631-8 Promenade Pl. Columbia, SC, 29229 (803) 699-8886 gacunningham@mindspring.com www.gailcunninghamart.com

From the artist’s statement I put equal importance on the viewer’s interpretation of the art as I do my own, rarely being specific as to its meaning. The mystery is part of the appeal; it helps the viewer bring their own life to the art. I work in a variety of media to create multiple layers & textures in my work, & I am captured by the freedom of creating abstracts with a bit of whimsy thrown in.

Directions to Studio

From the State Capitol in downtown Columbia, take Gervais Street (U.S. 1) west, turn immediately right onto Assembly Street, then immediately left onto Lady Street. Pass Park and Lincoln streets; 808 Lady is on the left in the Vista Studios building.

From the State Capitol in Columbia, take Gervais Street (U.S. 1) east to Bull St. Turn left and follow Bull St. north to I-277. Take I-277 until you reach I-20 exit to Florence. Take I-20 East, then take Clemson Road exit. Head north 3 miles on Clemson, then turn left into the Village at Sandhill from Clemson Road. Go straight toward shops; Village Artists is directly next door to Panera Bread.

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Man with Dog in Hand 2011, Wood, Crayon, Acrylic P aint, 15” x 8” x 18”

And the Band Played On... 2010, Acrylic on Canvas, 18” x 18”

Studio is wheelchair accessible

Grace L. Rockafellow 1734 Heyward St. Columbia, SC, 29205 (803) 255-0081 nutchie@earthlink.net

Studio is on 2nd floor

From the artist’s statement I am primarily a printmaker, exploring new & old ways of making prints and inspired by nature, other artists’ work & old photographs. Since returning to Columbia 5 years ago after teaching art in public & private schools for 20 years, I have been taking classes at USC, learning new, creative techniques and working on the small press I was able to buy for my studio. While teaching, I did many commissioned portraits, so faces often find their way into my prints.

Jeff Donovan Vista Studios Gallery 80808

808 Lady St. Columbia, SC, 29201 (803) 252-6134 jadedoven@yahoo.com www.jeffdonovan.blogspot.com

Directions to Studio

From the State Capitol in Columbia, take Gervais Street (U.S. 1) east to Pickens St.; turn right onto Pickens, cross Blossom St., and go up and over Wheeler Hill. Turn left onto Heyward St.; one half block past the first stop sign (Southwood). Walk down driveway to back yard studio.

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Boxing Blonde 2011, Oil on Canvas, 40” x 36”

Howard Hunt HHuntArt Village Artists

The Village at Sandhill

631-8 Promenade Pl. Columbia, SC, 29229 (803) 348-5707 hh@HowardHuntPhotography.com www.HHuntArt.com

From the artist’s statement I work mostly in oils & photography but have done sculpture work, too. Whether I’m headed to France, Costa Rica, the mountains or just kayaking down the Saluda River, my excitement for finding a stimulating image to capture on canvas or on film remains the same. My art has been accepted in locally & nationally recognized juror art shows and has been added into private & commercial permanent collections.

20 Jefferson Hubbell Jefferson Hubbell Works

905 Chevis St. Columbia, SC, 29205 (803) 446-4667 jeffersonhubbell@yahoo.com www.jeffersonhubbell.com

Jan Swanson Studios in the Arcade

Some dozen spires & masonry artworks stand throughout Columbia: at Gervais & Oak; on Millwood; behind City Yoga; at El Burrito, by the Saluda River, & in my sculpture gardens at 905 Chevis Street & 2437 Stark Street. Media include antique brick, quartzite boulders, fieldstone, sandstone, bluestone, river rocks, & Winnsboro blue granite. I take great pride in my 200+ professional projects, which span 12 counties in SC, NC & TN.

Directions to Studio

From the State Capitol in Columbia, take Gervais Street (U.S. 1) east to Harden St. Take a right on Harden, and drive all the way through Five Points and Shandon to Rosewood Drive. Take a left on Rosewood. Travel about a mile to S. Kilbourne Rd. Take a right on S. Kilbourne Rd. At the “Mini Mart,” take a left on Live Oak. Next, take a right on Chevis St.: 2nd house on the right with the big circular brick wall in the front yard. The studio is in the back yard.

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Directions to Studio

Good Morning 2011, Oil on Canvas, 15” x 30”

Brick Wheel #1 2008, Brick, Steel, and Salvaged Materials, 13’ x 13’ x 16” From the artist’s statement I work primarily in oils & sometimes use pastels & pigment sticks. My paintings are usually colorful & have a sense of humor. I usually start a painting of something, & then it ends up being completely different. I don’t know if this is good or bad, but it makes for lots of layers showing through in the end. I normally paint on panels, unstretched canvas & paper.

27 Judy Bolton Jarrett ArtCan Studio 108 Beaufort St. Chapin, SC, 29036 (803) 345-6588 judy@judyjarrettgallery.com www.judyjarrettgallery.com

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From the artist’s statement My paintings are done in water media, acrylics & watercolors--mostly impressionistic landscapes & florals with an intimate flair. Occasionally I add mixed media, & I constantly experiment with new materials & styles; I’m always adding fresh ideas! Even though I am a full-time artist & must produce artwork for galleries & shows, I have learned that painting for myself produces the greatest satisfaction & success!

Directions to Studio

From the State Capitol in Columbia, take Gervais Street (U.S. 1) west and turn right on Assembly St.; head north and take a left onto Elmwood Ave to proceed onto I-26. Take Chapin exit 91. Take left at light and take Columbia Ave. into town. At the corner at the end of the Wachovia parking lot, turn left onto Lexington Avenue. Turn left onto Beaufort St. (if you get to the railroad tracks, you’ve gone too far). 108 Beaufort is the yellow building on the left. (Note: Beaufort St. is one-way from Lexington Ave. to Clark St..)

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It’s Puzzling 2011, Oil, 4’ x 5’

My images evolve from the process of staining a surface with a mottled tone in which suggestions of form and space are discerned. Inevitably, the forms revealed are figures, owing to a prejudice on my part. The figures (are) less representational and more reflective of psychological and emotional states. My concerns are largely with formal elements – movement, balance, color and tonal harmony (or dissonance), texture, etc.

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Penland 2010, Collograph and Etching, 16” X 20”

1332 Main St. Columbia, SC, 29201 (803) 360-6794 busstop2711@aol.com

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Red Tree Rising 2011, Acrylic on Creative Edge Canvas, 36” x 24”

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1 Clark Ellefson one eared cow glass 1001 Huger St. 2 Pamm Collins 617 Devine St. 3 David H. Yaghjian Laura Spong Michel McNinch Jeff Donovan Vista Studios / Gallery 80808 808 Lady St. 4 B. Alex Smith Tapp’s Center for the Arts 1644 Main St. 5 Eileen Blyth Studios in the Arcade 1216 Washington St. 6 Letitia “Tish” Lowe Letitia Frances Lowe Fine Art Studios in the Arcade, #84 1332 Main Street 7 Suzy Shealy Studios in the Arcade, #25 1332 Main Street, Suite 25 8 K. Page Morris Jan Swanson BETH WEST Studios in the Arcade 1332 Main Street 9 Richard Lund Sylvia Ady-Potts Studios in the Arcade, #28 1332 Main Street 10 Cindy Alpert Saad 1030 Laurens St. Devine St. 11 Kathryn Van Aernum 2065 Blossom St., Suite 205 12 Mary Bentz Gilkerson 2065 Blossom St., Suite 212 13 Grace L. Rockafellow 1734 Heyward Street Greene St. 14 Vicki Corley 2314 Stark Street 15 Diane Gilbert 801 Laurel Hill Lane 16 Porter O’Brien Dodd Prompt Designs 3041 North Main Street

N. Beltline Blvd.

FOREST ACRES, MELROSE AND SOUTHEST STUDIOS

Edinburgh Rd.

FOREST ACRES, Melrose & SOUTHEAST STUDIOS

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Melrose Heights

17 Amanda Ladymon 413 South Woodrow St. 18 Linda Coleman 1435 Shirley St. 19

Nini Ward Regina Moody Viridian Gallery & Studio 3130 Carlisle Street

20 Jefferson Jay Hubbell Jefferson Hubbell Works 905 Chevis Street 21 Alicia Leeke 3821 Edinburgh Road

ROSEWOOD

22 Patrick M. Parise 280 Tombee Lane

COLUMBIA OWENS AIRPORT

VA HOSPITAL

Nature Trail

Deer Run Rd. 25 Briarcliffe

Promenade Pl.

NORTHEAST STUDIOS 23 Lucinda Howe 10203 Two Notch Road, Suite F 24 Gail Cunningham Howard hunt Karen Langley PEGGY NUNN Village Artists The Village at Sandhill 631-8 Promenade Place 25 Tyrone Geter 312 Deer Run Road

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Chaos Way

IRMO, LEXINGTON & CHAPIN STUDIOS

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HARBISON STATE FOREST

LAKE MURRAY 29 Hope Ferry Rd. Woodcock 32 Trail Holly Ridge Ln. Fairlane Dr.

LEXINGTON

26 Tam Hicks 173 Fairhaven Way 27 Judy Bolton Jarrett 108 Beaufort Street

Becky Rickenbaker Robert Clark Whitney LeJeune 112 East Main Street 1

29 Mary Elliott Williams 1044 Hope Ferry Rd

31 Tim Floyd 700 Columbia Ave

30 Rob Shaw 1700 Stillwater Drive

32 Mallory Phillips 108 Woodcock Trail

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inquiries January 20 – March 6, 2011

Studio is wheelchair accessible

8 K. Page Morris Studios in the Arcade

1332 Main St. Columbia, SC, 29201 (803) 331-9331 pmorris@sc.rr.com

Studio is on 2nd floor

From the artist’s statement My philosophy on my art is simple. If you paint what you love & you do it with gusto, it will show in your work & people will respond to that energy. My art goes from okay to exciting when I feel more & think less. I invite you to see more of my work at Verve & Mack Home in Columbia, SC.

Laura Spong

Vista Studios Gallery 80808 808 Lady St. Columbia, SC, 29201 (803) 252-6134 wroefs@sc.rr.com www.lauraspong.blogspot.com

From the artist’s statement I paint because I love the process of painting. To me, it’s exciting to throw a lot of paint on a clean canvas and then seek to solve the problem of creating order out of chaos. I like that with non-objective work, nothing is decided for you--no color, no design, no subject matter; the search is wide open.

Directions to Studio

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The Not So Still Life 2011, Acrylic, Painted Papers, 30” x 30”

Karen Langley Village Artists

The Village at Sandhill

631-8 Promenade Pl. Columbia, SC, 29229 (803) 699-8886 klangley@sc.rr.com www.karenlangleyart.com

Xenophobia (Z Series) 2010, Oil on Canvas, 20” x 16”

From the artist’s statement I strive to make my paintings look as realistic as the objects I use for my inspiration. When I paint, I lose myself & enjoy a sense of tranquility. Time disappears & there is nothing but myself & my painting. I choose things that I love for my paintings, including special objects for my still life arrangements, inspirational vistas, people, & animals. Oils are my medium of choice. The colors stay true & allow me preserve the things I love on canvas.

Letitia “Tish” Lowe Letitia Frances Lowe Fine Art Studios in the Arcade

1332 Main St. #84 Columbia, SC, 29201 (803) 800-6995 tish@tishlowe.com www.tishlowe.com

Directions to Studio

A Peaceful afternoon 2010, Watercolor Batik, 22” x 28”

Kathryn Van Aernum 2065 Blossom St., Suite 205 Columbia, SC, 29205 (803) 800-7066 k@vanaernumstudios.com www.vanaernumstudios.com

I think it’s time I became someone else 2010, Mixed Media on Paper, 11” x 15”

A classical realist, I seek beauty in all things & paint to help people see & appreciate that beauty. Trained in Old Master techniques in Florence, Italy, I work primarily in oils, specializing in portrait, figurative & still life paintings. The human spirit & the natural world inspire my art. I view outward appearances--faces, posture, expression, texture, lights, darks, color--as reflections of the inner spirit & strive in my paintings to reflect the essence of the person or object that makes it unique.

Directions to Studio

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Mortar and Pestle 2009, Oil on Canvas, 20” x 16”

From the artist’s statement I am a Mockingbird. I sing many different songs when it comes to visual expression. I work in watercolor, mixed media & photography. My long career in graphic design informs my work with the use of type & handwriting. Sometimes, my mixed media takes the form of a handmade book. I am intrigued with finding the inherent beauty in the ordinary & the mundane. I utilize found objects--natural or man-made--such as leaves, mica, and old bottle caps because I like their textures & vibrations.

Linda Coleman 1435 Shirley St. Columbia, SC, 29205 (803) 765-2777 paintress.111@att.net

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From the artist’s statement I have been painting for 25 years. My medium is not always canvas; I am challenged by painting unusual art on usual spaces/things or vice versa. I have usually painted custom pieces, murals, furniture, both for children and adults. My work has been at Devine Foods, a mural outside Brantley Manor, and doing stage sets for the Columbia Classical Ballet at Koger Center.

Directions to Studio

From the State Capitol in Columbia, take Gervais Street (U.S. 1) east toward Harden St. 1 mile. Turn right at Harden St. and travel .6 miles into Five Points to Blossom St.; 2065 is first building on the right, located on the second floor directly above OOPs! Clothing Co. There is limited free parking available in the lot directly behind the building off of Blossom; entrance is bright red door.

From the State Capitol in Columbia, take Gervais Street (U.S. 1) east toward Forest Acres. Veer right onto Trenholm Rd, go around curve, and take a right onto Shirley St. 2 brick buildings on hill. You can pull into the 1435 OR 1421 driveways and park in rear.

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Metal Leaf and Palms Buffet 2010, Acrylics, Oils, Gold, Silver & Copper Leaf Metals, 31” x 83”

Studio is wheelchair accessible

Lucinda Howe Lucinda Howe Art Studio

10203 Two Notch Rd., Suite F Columbia, SC, 29229 (803) 622-5165 cindy@lucindahowe.com www.lucindahowe.com

Studio is on 2nd floor

From the artist’s statement Bold color is the soul of my art. I paint landscapes & gardens using dramatic colors, often on a red background. Working on location allows me to capture the feel & shapes of the place, but I apply personal color choices, using pairs of complements for visual vibration & leaving bits of the red showing through areas of cool blues & greens. In the studio, I use outdoor paintings & photos as reference for larger pieces, experimenting with acrylic paints & mediums while retaining an emotional connection to the landscape.

Mary Elliott Williams 1044 Hope Ferry Rd. Lexington, SC, 29072 (803) 356-0381 mwilliams31@sc.rr.com www.artistsofthesouth.com

Directions to Studio

From the State Capitol in Columbia, take Gervais Street (U.S. 1) east, turn left on Bull St., which becomes I-277. Take I-20 East to Florence. Exit at Two Notch Road & turn left (U.S. 1 North). Go approximately 6 miles until you pass the Sparkleberry intersection. Look for studio on the left, across Two Notch Road from Target.

From the State Capitol in Columbia, take Gervais Street (U.S. 1) west, cross the bridge, & veer right onto 378 W/ Sunset Blvd. Continue on 378 past Lexington Medical Center. After crossing over I-20, take first right onto Corley Mill Rd., and travel about 3 miles. Turn right onto Hope Ferry Rd. (sign indicating James Metts boat landing.) My studio is located in the 6th building on the right.

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Same Bridge, Different Day 2010, Acrylic, 24” x 12”

Mallory Phillips 108 Woodcock Trail West Columbia, SC, 29169 (803) 530-2418 malceltics@gmail.com

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Mountain Majesty 2006, Oil, 24” x 32”

From the artist’s statement These paintings are about discovery, waiting for the canvas to reveal itself in due time. They are raw, unbridled emotion expressed on recycled, bullet-stricken boards. Adding another dimension to the work, they are illuminated from within. The element of light heightens the emotional impact on the viewer. Simultaneously, the bullet holes reveal a new textural quality to the surface demonstrating that when human emotion appears, the most irrational there is underlying truth.

Michel McNinch Vista Studios Gallery 80808

808 Lady St. Columbia, SC, 29201 (803) 252-6134 vistastudios80808@gmail.com www.michelmcninch.com

Directions to Studio

From the State Capitol in Columbia, take Gervais Street (U.S. 1) west, cross the bridge, & veer right onto 378 W/ Sunset Blvd. Pass I-26 interchange, go 0.6 mi, then turn right onto Fairlane Dr. (right by Little Cricket gas station on corner). Turn right onto Holly Ridge Lane. Take 2nd left onto Woodcock Trail. Studio is located in side garage.

Reflections 2010, Acrylics, Mixed Media, 33” x 51”

Mary Bentz Gilkerson

EBCO 2065 Blossom St., Suite 212 Columbia, SC, 29205 (803) 386-1702 mary@marygilkerson.com www.marygilkerson.com

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McNinch Shrimp 2011, Oil, 5” x 7”

From the artist’s statement For the last several years I’ve made paintings and prints based on places that I find deeply engaging and mysterious: Edisto Island and the Congaree Swamp. There is a sense of fragility to these landscapes that comes both from the play of natural forces and the threatened encroachment of human “development.” During regular walks and paddling trips into these areas, I make source materials--sketches and photographs--that respond to the light, atmosphere, weather and passage of time.

Nini Ward Viridian Gallery & Studio 3130 Carlisle St. Columbia, SC, 29205 (803) 354-2025 rbmoody@sc.rr.com

From the artist’s statement I work primarily in oil, but I also experiment with collage and mixed media. Color, texture and pattern are the focus in my objective paintings and abstracts. I have always been inspired by ancient architecture, symbols and objects.

Directions to Studio

From the State Capitol in Columbia, take Gervais Street (U.S. 1) east, cross Harden St. & turn right onto Millwood Avenue. Veer left onto Carlisle St. across from the Epworth Children’s Home. The studio and gallery are in the row of storefronts to the right.

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Marsh Variation V 2011, Oil on Canvas, 40” x 40”

From the artist’s statement I love to paint. There is a satisfaction in reflecting what is seen onto canvas. Whether it is a beautiful landscape, interesting person, or a simple object, as long as I am painting I am happy. Canvas, paint, and subject matter. That’s all I need for the perfect day. Teaching others to paint is also a favorite pursuit. I am dedicated to sharing the pleasure of making art. I have a successful history teaching art to all age groups. My lessons are taught with the principle that everyone can learn to communicate through painting.

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From the artist’s statement It’s a joy for me to paint people, places, still lifes and interiors using primarily oils and pastels. As the art is viewed, my hope is that one’s burden is lifted, a memory is rekindled, or someone is spurred to action. In 2005, I was honored along with about forty Lexington County Artists to have been selected to show a piece of my work, “Wind in Her Hair.” I have been awarded a number of Artist in Residences in our beautiful State Parks and published in The Lexington Chronicle and Mid-Carolina Magazine.

Italian Wall 2011, Oil, 16” x 20”

Studio is wheelchair accessible

One Eared Cow Glass 1001 Huger St. Columbia, SC, 29201 (803) 254-2444 OneEaredCowglass@bellsouth.net www.OneEaredCow.com

Studio is on 2nd floor

From the artist’s statement 2300º F. molten glass is transformed into beautiful works of art through the minds and skills of the artists. Specializing in one-of-a-kind blown glass art since 1991. Offering a wide assortment of shapes and styles. Custom work is available.

Patrick M. Parise 280 Tombee Lane Columbia, SC, 29201 (803) 790-2136 pat@patrickparise.com www.patrickparise.com

Directions to Studio

From the State Capitol in Columbia, take Gervais Street (U.S. 1) west toward the river. Turn left on Huger St., go a few blocks, & the studio is on the right, in front of Lewis+Clark.

From the State Capitol in Columbia, take Gervais St. (U.S. 1) east past Harden St., then turn right at Millwood Ave. Continue and veer left onto Devine St.; travel past Beltline then take left onto Jackson Blvd. toward I-77. Right before main gate into Fort Jackson, turn right into the Kings Grant subdivision. Pass guard gate to 1st stop sign. Take right onto S. King’s Grant Drive. Take next left at top of hill onto Tombee Lane. 3rd house on left. Note: Etching demo 3-6pm Sunday, May 22, 2011.

Flow [Columbia Convention Center Ceiling] 2008, Hand-Blown Glass, 10’ x 20’ x 5’

Pamm Collins 617 Devine St. Columbia, SC, 29201 (803) 381-3949 pammcollins@gmail.com

Getting “out of the box” has brought me to broader strokes and greater schemes. I read somewhere that the language of art is image. In order to speak this language, we must learn to live with it comfortably, knowing that it is inevitably influenced by emotions. So an artist’s language is sometimes sensual, sometimes bold, sometimes spiritual, always the result of felt experiences.

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Southern Canopy 2008, Oil on Paper, 30” x 22”

From the artist’s statement It was a hot summer day and my babysitter, Mrs. Sarah Ayers, took me down a cool path by the river. As we sat by the river watching for the bob to move Mrs. Ayers said to me, “A human being can make something from nothing. As a human being we are charged with creation, so create.” She carefully places a small turtle she made from clay into my hand and asks me to make one just like it. She hands me a small clump of clay, and my life as an artist began.

24 Peggy Nunn Village Artists The Village at Sandhill

631-8 Promenade Pl. Columbia, SC, 29229 (803) 699-8886

villageartists@villageatsandhill.com

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From the artist’s statement I work mainly in watercolors and encaustics (hot beeswax). I am an award-winning artist in both media for my abstract paintings. For me, the joy in painting abstracts is capturing the movement and blending of colors to create a piece of artwork that generates a special glow or feeling to which the viewer can relate. I work in a very spontaneous fashion with the paints and media doing the work, the end result a surprise to both me and the viewer.

Directions to Studio

From the State Capitol in Columbia, take Gervais Street (U.S. 1) west 2 blocks and turn left on Park St; at the Carolina Coliseum rear entrance, take a right onto Devine St. Studio is near corner of Devine and Pulaski. Storage at the Palmetto Compress Warehouse 1st floor, Unit 26.

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Hush 2010, Watercolor, 3.5” x 2.75”

On Butterfly Wings 2011, Watercolor, 18” x 24”

Featuring: Michaela Pilar Brown (Great Falls) Jarod M. Charzewski (Charleston) David Detrich (Walhalla) Rosa & Winton Eugene (Cowpens) Jean Grosser (Hartsville) Robert F. Lyon (Columbia) Linda McCune (Greer) Jay Owens (Travelers Rest) Renee Rouillier (Columbia) Joe Thompson (Greenville) Daniel Bare & Valerie Zimany (Central)

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Michaela Pilar Brown (Great Falls) Jarod M. Charzewski (Charleston) David Detrich (Walhalla) Rosa & Winton Eugene (Cowpens) Jean Grosser (Hartsville) Robert F. Lyon (Columbia) Linda McCune (Greer) Jay Owens (Travelers Rest) Renee Rouillier (Columbia) Joe Thompson (Greenville) Daniel Bare & Valerie Zimany (Clemson)

Studio is wheelchair accessible

16 Porter O’Brien Dodd Prompt Designs 3041 North Main St. Columbia, SC, 29201 (803) 252-2927 promptdesigns@bellsouth.net

Studio is on 2nd floor

From the artist’s statement I count myself blessed to have had the opportunity to work in the arts for so many years; I strive to make everything I paint and draw a work of beauty and a joy to possess. My paintings are personal with visual story statements. My civilian career as a Graphic Design Illustrator consisted of 31 luxurious years with the federal government while serving in the SC National Guard. My art works hang in the Pentagon, Allen University, Benedict College, Livingstone College, and numerous private residences.

Rob Shaw 1700 Stillwater Dr. Columbia, SC, 29212 (803) 665-2440 shawrobcrain@yahoo.com www.robshawartist.com

Directions to Studio

From the State Capitol in Columbia, take North Main St. to 3041 and “U” are Here!!!!!!!! If you go under the train trestle going north, “U” have passed the studio; turn around...

From the State Capitol in Columbia, take Gervais Street (U.S. 1) to Assembly St to Elmwood to I-26. Take Harbison Blvd, exit 103, veer right and pass the malls. Take right onto St. Andrews Rd. past Irmo High School, take left on Wescott, 1st right onto Nursery Hill Rd., and 1st right onto Willow Creek Dr. (Murraywood Subdivision). Follow Willow Creek Dr. to Stillwater Dr. to brick house on the corner. Note: GPS will take you to opposite end of Stillwater.

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Golden Rays Sunflowers 2009, Mixed Media, 16” x 20”

19 Regina Moody Viridian Gallery & Studio 3130 Carlisle St. Columbia, SC, 29205 (803) 354-2025 rbmoody@sc.rr.com

Releasing the Catch 2010, Oil, 48” X 36”

Richard Lund Studios in the Arcade

1332 Main St. #28 Columbia, SC, 29201 (954) 812-8342 rlund5@sc.rr.com www.lunddigital.com

From the artist’s statement Because I came to painting in oil and pastel through a love of drawing and children’s literature, my work often takes on the qualities of illustration. I cannot help but tell a story, even in those more abstract pieces. My figurative work focuses on the emotions and moods of human relationships; my landscape paintings reveal my response to the beauty and power of the natural world. Line, value and color are key elements.

Robert Clark Studio 112 112 East Main St. Lexington, SC, 29072 (803) 348-2569 rcphoto@yahoo.com www.robertclarkphotography.com

From the artist’s statement I work in color and black and white photography. I have recently completed a series of botanical photographs (www.theartofdaylilies.com) which feature the abstract patterns and colors of nature. My interest in fine art photography resulted in the production of fine art photographs which deal with the natural world.

Directions to Studio

From the State Capitol in Columbia, take U.S. 1 Gervais Street (U.S. 1) west across bridge and beyond West Columbia. Studio 112 is located on the 100 block of historic downtown Lexington, just past the courthouse and immediately past BB&T on the left.

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Angel Oak 2005, B & W Photography,Various Sizes Available

From the artist’s statement I am currently working on two series of sculptures,“Animals within Nature” (animals are characters in a narrative of ancient mythology, fairy tales or dreams) and “Food as Symbols” (food is more then just to be consumed; it can hold meaning--I research the historical, cultural or emotional connection of food). These sculptures are larger then life to enhance their abstract and surreal nature. Art, for me, is more then the making of objects; it is the searching and learning that holds my interest.

Suzy Shealy Suzy Shealy Fine Art Studios in the Arcade

1332 Main St. #25 Columbia, SC, 29201 (803) 429-4778 suzy@suzyshealy.com www.suzyshealy.com

From the artist’s statement I work in oils, pastels, and I batik using watercolors. My oils and pastels are realistic and my batiks, while of structures and things found in nature, are more impressionistic. I paint portraits, landscapes and still lifes and have won awards for my oils and watercolor batiks. I am also known for my military paintings, which I have made into prints to raise monies for charities that benefit military families.

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Tree of Life 2010, Painted Clay, 48” x 20” x 24”

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Dance, Light & Dark 2011, Oil, 11” x 14”

From the artist’s statement Technique feeds off of itself, and provides my inspiration. Rather than symbolic or thematic issues, the possibilities of technique are my greatest influence. Technique gives my images many voices, allowing my painting to speak to a person in incalculable ways. It is my technique that gives feeling to my painting, whether it is a sense of oneness with my landscapes, the mercurial feel of voyeurism in my figures, or the welcoming intensity to my interiors.

Tiger 2009, Oil, 24” x 36”

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Studio is wheelchair accessible

9 Sylvia Ady-Potts Studios in the Arcade

1332 Main St. #28 Columbia, SC, 29201 (803) 315-5126 SylviaTheArtist@yahoo.com

Everyone wants to be pretty 2010, Stoneware, 18” x 21”

Tam Hicks Island Girl Studio 173 Fairhaven Way Chapin, SC, 29036 (803) 509-1604 islandgirlstudios@hotmail.com www.theislandgirlstudio.com

Never Again 1979, B & W Photography, 11” x 14”

31 Tim Floyd 700 Columbia Ave. Irmo, SC, 29063 (803) 622-3444 timfloyd1@me.com www.timfloydart.com

Studio is on 2nd floor

From the artist’s statement I work in porcelain and stoneware clays, making sculptures that just simply make you want to smile-dogs of all sorts in a tangled ball or a monkey dressed for a night on the town. I also do work with the human figure--faces, hands and torsos which are a neotribal synthesis of ancient motifs. My work has been featured in shows in Rock Hill, Anderson, Columbia, Charleston & Beaufort, SC as well as New York City. I am represented exclusively by City Art in Columbia and am quite excited to now also have work showing in the Chicago area.

Tyrone Geter 312 Deer Run Rd. Elgin, SC, 29045 (803) 865-6384 tgeter001@sc.rr.com www.hikima.com

My mother once told me “Sometimes she felt like she didn’t have no life.” That statement made with so much honesty, conviction, & passion--yet free of even a hint of self-pity--has, throughout my career, been one of my guiding principles. She survived & passed her legacy of love, compassion, hope & a sense of “doing the right thing” on to her children. My work finds its foundation in that legacy. It refers to the trials of youth & the struggle of the aged. It seeks to speak to & for those with no voice. My work is compassion, hope, justice, & perseverance: things I learned from my mother.

Directions to Studio

From the State Capitol in downtown Columbia, take U.S. 1 (Gervais Street) east; turn left onto Bull Street, which becomes I-277. Take I-20 East to Florence. Get off at Exit 82. Turn left, cross Two Notch Road onto Bookman; pass Skateland. Turn left onto Delchester Drive, left onto Viewmont Road, and left onto Briarcliffe. E. Deer Run Road is the first right. Make a left and drive around the lake to take the first right (swimming pool will be on the right).You are now on my street; drive to 312.

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God’s Play Ground 2005, Oil on Board, 4’ x 2’

From the artist’s statement My art is my therapy. Working in clay makes me feel like a kid. Photography was my first love; it comes naturally for me. It’s all about framing, composition, and light. I taught Art in the Lowcountry Public Schools and private lessons at Island Girl Studio. After a diagnosis of MS, I retired, then relocated to Columbia. I have participated in regional festivals, shows and exhibits, including Spoleto.

Vicki Corley 2314 Stark St. Columbia, SC, 29205 (803) 260-0961 vicki@vickicorley.net www.vickicorley.com

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From the artist’s statement I usually begin with acrylic paints as a ground for oil painting. The first colors, shapes, & textures set the tone & inspire the next step in color or gesture, like a conversation. Color, energy, & emotion are the result. My work is purely intuitive & each painting has a different starting point, reflecting a state of emotion. The watching eye (of God? Of angel? Of inner wisdom?) is a frequent, always unintentional symbol. As for many artists, the process of creation for me is spiritual.

Directions to Studio

From the State Capitol in Columbia, take right on Assembly St. & left onto Elmwood Ave; proceed onto I-26. Take Chapin exit 91. Left at light; take Columbia Ave. into town. Turn left at Crooked Creek Park sign, just past the Wachovia Bank. Cross railroad tracks, cross light and proceed onto Old Lexington Hwy. Take right on Fairhaven Way; go up hill, and house is on left – tan home with green shutters. Extra parking available in grassy area at Fairhaven Way and West Horn St.

From the State Capitol in Columbia, take Gervais St. (U.S. 1) east past Harden, and turn right at stoplight on Oak St. (before Millwood Avenue.) Turn left onto Stark St; the house has a big yard and a wrought-iron fence.

REFER TO IRMO/LEXINGTON & CHAPIN MAP From the artist’s statement My life is composed of tiny fragments of color, texture & form. My paintings are an extension of my faith & my connections. I’m obsessed with creating. My goal is to bring this about through visual sophistication that is sensitive to the heart. Art is an outward expression of my feelings & thoughts. Sometimes its links are strong enough with someone else that they feel the connection. Not everyone can or should make that connection but when they do, it is deeply satisfying to me & to the viewer.

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Gold Eye 2010, Oil, 24” x 36”

28 Whitney LeJeune Studio 112 112 East Main St. Lexington, SC, 29072 (803) 413-0230 wlejeune@sc.rr.com www.whitneylejeune.com

From the artist’s statement I believe that capturing & sharing creative energy on canvas is a worthwhile calling that can bring pleasure & healthy intellectual energy into our lives. While my work ranges in subject matter, I tend to focus on my interpretation of the female soul & the integrity of my medium. My work has a voice & my viewers have an invitation to put themselves into my pieces.

Directions to Studio

From the State Capitol in Columbia, take Gervais Street (U.S. 1) west and turn right on Assembly St.; head north and take a left onto Elmwood Ave to proceed onto I-26. Take exit 102A (Lake Murray Blvd), then take first left at traffic light, Columbiana Ave. At next light, turn right on Columbia Ave. House is 2 1/2 blocks down on the right.

From the State Capitol in Columbia, take U.S. 1 Gervais Street (U.S. 1) west across bridge and beyond West Columbia. Studio 112 is located on the 100 block of historic downtown Lexington, just past the courthouse and immediately past BB&T on the left.

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Day-detail 2011, Oil, 16” x 48”

From the artist’s statement

Silent Gem 2010, Oil on Canvas, 3’ x 4’