Do you believe that art should not just be for your walls? Does color, in all its vibrant hues, stop you almost dead in your tracks? When you see an intricate textile or the smooth grain of sanded wood, do your hands ache to reach out and feel the texture? Do your eyes bulge at the sight of sparkly things? Do you want to wrap yourself in the creative spirit? If any of these symptoms sound familiar, you likely have The Bug – The Art Bug, that is. Chemers Gallery has just the treatment for your artful cravings – luscious textiles, sumptuous wooden purses & boxes and more than double the recommended dose of jewelry!
Eco-Dyed Silk Scarf by Ayn Hanna
Pairing the lushness of nature with the sophistication of silk, textile artist Ayn Hanna creates the most stunning bodily adornments! Her beautiful, one-of-a-kind scarves provide the antidote to wardrobe mediocrity. Each elegant scarf is hand-dyed using natural plant roots and leaves, plant extracts and earth oxides. The colors are simply luscious!
Silk crepe de chine and silk charmeuse elegantly shimmer and drape over your shoulders. Maybe you would rather adorn your side table or armchair with Ayn’s unique creations. Either way, these stunning scarves are just what the doctor ordered.
Sunflower Surprise textile by Mary Hammond
If your ailment includes a need for intricate threads, fibers and colors, Mary Hammond’s scarves and wall hangings are the remedy! Ever-popular scarves in bright floral designs bring the vibrancy of summer to any outfit, while softly subtle hues lend the right mix of sophistication and playfulness. Mary’s signature style translates into the most magnificent textile scenes that are just right for framing or placing on an empty table. In every case, they’ll take your blues away.
Emilia Purse by Hammill and Diebolt
Soothe your shopping spirits with wooden purses from Hammill and Diebolt! Thin wooden veneers in luxurious finishes curve elegantly to form the sinuous lines of every purse and clutch. Choose from Birdseye Maple, Bubinga and more. With a background in fine furniture and jewelry box making, Sharon Hammill Diebolt and Mark Titus Diebolt now create their spectacular purses and handbags in Rochester New York.
We sold half of our shipment as we were unpacking it, so hurry in so you don’t miss out!
Oval Lidded Box by Raymond Bock
To prevent a relapse, you must see (and feel!) Raymond Bock’s striking clean-line architectural boxes. Constructed from hardwood, laminations and veneers, these exquisite boxes are varied in tone and texture and have a slightly Asian-inspired flair. Woods like Wenge, Curly Maple and Padauk feature in his timeless creations.
Raymond also has a background in furniture making. In another lifetime he had a career in photography.
Labradorite & London Blue Topaz necklace by Lina
Alleviate your aching for gemstones with Lina Zhang’s modern yet timeless earrings and necklaces! Lina carefully chooses precious and semi-precious stones to incorporate in her delicate wire-wrapped creations. Blue chalcedony glows, while tourmaline smolders against gold-filled wire and chain. London blue topaz complements artfully arranged labradorite. Lina takes the utmost care in composing her winsome jewelry.
Karen really went crazy for Lina’s jewelry when she discovered it at a show this spring. Wanting everything in the collection and a limited budget left Karen with a hole in her heart.
Coral Whisk Earring by Laurette O’Neil
Let contemporary and clean-line jewelry by Laurette O’Neil be the balm to your modern style syndrome. Sterling silver tubes and beads pair with unusual materials like wire, bone and coral to create a look that is to die-not for! Striking the perfect balance between classic and quirky, Laurette’s jewelry is refreshing in its originality.
Be sure to mark your calendars for Friday, August 19 and Saturday, August 20 to meet Laurette and 6 other talented artistans at our mini jewelry trunk show!
As we all know, the Art Bug is a reoccurring condition for which there is no permanent cure. We, at Chemers Gallery, have a chronic Art Bug so we feel your pain! We are on a tireless search for the next remedy to share with you. In the meantime, visit us or our website frequently to stave off the fever!