]]> http://www.zarksgallery.com/frogman-silent-auction/feed/ 0 http://www.zarksgallery.com/what%e2%80%99s-new-for-2010/ http://www.zarksgallery.com/what%e2%80%99s-new-for-2010/#comments Sat, 17 Apr 2010 20:12:37 +0000 saraa http://www.zarksgallery.com/?p=353 NEW ARTISTS!

RUTHIE COHEN

The newest artist to the gallery is Ruthie Cohen. Being actively involved in the craft movement since 1973, Ruthie Cohen spent the first 10 years working in fiber, creating wall hangings, window treatments, and even furniture via off-loom weaving and macrame techniques. Answering a challenge to create wearable art “off the wall”, she first miniaturized her designs in waxed linen with gemstone beads. Soon after, Ruthie dove into metal. Earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and even wedding bands were knotted into shape with sterling silver, gold-filled, and 14 karat gold wire.
A self-taught jeweler, she enjoys working with drusy quartz playing with the reflective patterns found through light giving a flowing or dancing allusion. Pearls and opals are often found as accents in her work along with randomly placed diamonds and gemstones. Ruthie has recently been combining lava from all over the world with various faceted stones.

THAD MARKHAM

“Out of the Bowl” bronzes:

It all started with the bananas.
One bright sunny morning he was sitting at breakfast and his glance fell on a bunch of bananas on the table.  “That’s funny,” he said to himself, “it almost looks like they’re dancing.”
Thus began his preoccupation with the secret lives of fruits and vegetables…he began haunting the produce department of the grocery store, his mind captivated with a single burning question…

What do the fruits and vegetables do at night when no one is watching?

MICHAEL EGAN

Master glass blower, Michael Egan, produces very elegant, colorful and contemporary cordial and martini
stemware. The glass marbles, that are the centerpiece of the stems, are created using his own glass cane (murrini)
which is encased with clear glass to create complex and highly detailed designs.
This technique yields many visual results, from underwater wildlife scenes to very geometric patterns.

MELANIE TERASAKI

Melanie’s assemblage jewelry is new to the gallery. Her
unique resin necklaces, which hold tiny artifacts, charms, maps, photographs and other ephemera, each convey stories and journeys.

T. BREEZE VERDANT

Verdant’s marquetry artwork includes the conscious use of rare woods, Paua abalone and fine metals. The artist uses recycled wood and intergrates as many scraps as possible to create finely detailed wearable works of art. He uses green finishes from boiled twigs (shellac) and dairy protein.
“My aim is to display the maximal beauty of wood while consuming the minimal amount of it.”

DEBORAH BUSHINSKI

Deborah’s jewelry designs feature the natural beauty of birch bark. The salvaged bark is cut or torn then coated
with an acrylic polymer to add to its durability. Recycled copper, semi-precious stones, sterling silver beads, freshwater pearls and turquoise nuggets are used sparingly to enhance the one-of-a-kind pieces.

NEW WORK!

MOTAWI TILEWORKS
Lots of new designs and colors including Marsh, Dragonfly, Scarab, Bee, Dard Hunter Poppy, Tudor Rose, Carnation, Skylight

ED PENNEBAKER
Ed has recently installed a new chandelier and a new sconce in the gallery!
Come see them.

DEBORAH RICHARDSON
Deborah has sent lots of stunning new sterling jewelry pieces.

TERI LOGAN
Teri has new stone and silver pieces on the way
and some new designs using some unusual glass.

More to come soon.

The so-called seconds actually are color, shape or perhaps a trifling flaw only the artist might note. Zarks Gallery will include select in-stock pieces from other glass studios at savings of up to 40%, and of course there are always new collectibles the discerning shopper may discover.

The special glass event starts at 9:30 am on Valentines Day, Saturday, February 14 at Zarks Fine Design Gallery, 67 Spring Street. For details call 479-253-2626

Zarks is home to A marmalade colored, gregarious, and rather large feline known as Leo. The name was given to him by his previous owner, and we feel that it suits him quite well.

Leo has been in our employment since August 1, of 2003. He succeeds Cajun, a beautiful Maine Coon Cat,  who worked for us and the New Orleans Hotel next door for over 16 years. When Cajun passed away on June 11, 2003, the town held a well-attended wake for him at the hotel. He had obituaries in both of our newspapers, and a reporter from the state newspaper attended and wrote an article on the event. Cajun is a whole other remarkable story but, to get back to Leo.

After Leo’s owner had passed away, his foster parents read about Cajun’s demise and they felt that Leo might just have the right credentials to fill the job. They contacted us and, after interviewing him, we felt the same.

He was about 2 years old when he arrived at the gallery on August 1, 2003. He weighed 15 pounds but now tips the scale at around 17 plus pounds despite our efforts to keep him more svelte. We were told that he is part Maine Coon Cat and, we suspect, may also have some Persian and/or Ragdoll blood in his veins.

Leo is easygoing, lovable, and, if you are around at the right time, very  gabby and sometimes playful. He loves to lie stretched out on his back in the middle of the gallery floor in the hopes that someone will stop to give his belly a rub. He is usually never disappointed and sometimes he will acknowledge the gesture and sometimes he can sleep right through the whole thing.

Leo takes his job very seriously. He knows that when visitors are away from their pets a “fur fix” is sometimes needed and he is always glad to oblige. He is more than happy to pose for photos but we can’t always guarantee that his eyes will be open.

His favorite spot is the windowsill in our pottery room.  There that he lounges away most of the day much to the delight and amusement of passers-by. At night he entertains window shoppers and has several regulars (both two and four-legged types) who come by in the evening to visit him.

His picture has appeared on the pages of our state newspaper, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, and other regional publications. He also has his image on prints, tote bags, and even jewelry, all available at Zarks. To make sure that he is always “camera ready” he makes frequent trips to his personal groomer, Diana.

He loves paper sacks, empty boxes, playing tag, doing yoga, sleeping in our recycling bin, and bird watching out the back window as the following photos will show.

Like his predecessor, Cajun, Leo has developed a loyal following and does all he can to encourage support of our local animal shelter, The Good Shepherd Humane Society. Donations to the shelter may be dropped in a jar on the counter at Zarks, and at many other businesses around town, or can be mailed directly to: Good Shepherd Humane Society, P.O. Box 285, Eureka Springs, AR 72632. For more info go to www.goodshepherd-hs.org.

Leo’s Lifeline

Leo was diagnosed with feline diabetes in August, 2009 and is unable to work full-time. Feline diabetes can sometimes go into remission and his did for a while so we are hoping that it will do so again.

Leo knows that other kitties and their owners may need help with their care. If you would like to help, a fund had been set up at the Berryville Vet Clinic, 1104 S. Main, Berryville, AR 72616.

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SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2010

TIM COTTERILL, THE FROGMAN, was at Zarks tonight as was an enthusiastic group of his loyal fans.

The Frogman made his first appearance of the day in the Artrageous Parade. Dressed in a vivid purple suit and riding in a bright red Mustang convertible adorned with green balloons, Tim waved to the crowd and tossed frog trinkets, green candy, and the biggest hit of all, frog beach balls!

The gallery reception began at 6:00 P.M. and the place stayed full and busy all evening. Tim visited with his collectors, made new friends, signed frogs and, as is his way, thoroughly  charmed and  entertained the crowds.

The gallery introduced “BUTCH,” its 2010 show frog. This piece has been produced in a limited edition of only 150 exclusively for and available only at Zarks. Also available was Tim’s new releases and currently available works along with some coveted sold out pieces for the fans to add to their collections.

There was an email and in-gallery silent auction for 8 sold out, retired, or hard to find frogs. Drawings were held for a Twister, one of the “jewels” of the Gem Collection, and for two copies of Tim’s sold out book plus Tim added a couple of surprises, a sterling silver frog charm and a bronze Beware of Frogs plaque.

We  had a great time and it was a wonderful kickoff for the month-long festival.

SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2010

Zarks held its 12th Annual Invitational Group Theme Show Saturday, May 8th. Over 20 local and area artists rendered their unique interpretations of the this year’s theme, “WIDGETS, GIZMOS & DOOHICKIES”

Entries included such oddities as a zippered fur-lined coconut, a “Rube Goldberg” style bank, a gear activated polar bear ballerina, and a rotating music box using magnets to demonstrate chaos theory accompanied by Beethoven’s 5th – well, you just had to be there.

The winner of the People’s Choice Award and a $100 gift certificate was “OZARK SHIVER BUG a/k/a HENRY”  created JUDY-LEE CARPENTER. The artist used, among other things, forks, spoons, glass beads, and a battery operated motor that made the bug “dance.”

Photos of the pieces will soon be available on the gallery’s website.

SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2010

The following Saturday, May 15th, Zarks Gallery’s will feature a Trunk Show, “CONTEMPORARY ARTIFACTS,” by Eureka Springs jeweler, MICHAEL SCHWADE. Michael’s distinctive designs are both contemporary  and classical, having the appearance of adornments that could have just as easily been created in ancient times rather than today. A reception will be held that evening from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M

SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2010

ROLLIN KARG will be Zarks’ feature artist with his show “,HOT GLASS & COLD STEEL,” on Saturday, May 22. Karg is a renowned glass artisan from the Midwest who designs and creates small and massive sculptural pieces from molten glass, usually shaped in a freeform, asymmetrical manner. He brings the glass to life through his dynamic use of color, especially dichroic colors, a material that transmits one color while reflecting another, and adds a unique dimension to the piece. A reception will be held that evening from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M

SATURDAY, MAY 29, 2010

Saturday, May 29th is the final Saturday of the Festival and the gallery will be hosting an OPEN HOUSE with refreshments from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M.

Zarks Gallery is located at 67 Spring Street in the heart of Historic Downtown Eureka Springs. For more information about our events, you may call 479.253.2626 or toll free at 877.540.9805, check our website: www.zarksgallery.com, or email the gallery at info@zarksgallery.com.

For more information on other events of the 2010 Festival of the Arts or upcoming events in Eureka Springs, call 888.855.7823 or go to  www.eurekasprings.org.