Deserve I by Amy Putansu
“From the Earth” Exhibit at Mica in Bakersville
Mica’s fall exhibit, “From the Earth,” runs through Sunday, November 20, in Bakersville. It features the work of three artists who find their inspiration in the natural world.
Bryant Holsenbeck, from Durham, transforms environmental detritus into works of art, and has a particular affinity for making animals from discarded items. Rodger Jacobs, who lives in Newland, is a wood turner and sculptor who creates both functional and purely sculptural pieces borrowing timeless shapes and forms from Asian, Middle Eastern and American Indian vessel makers. Amy Putansu, from Clyde, uses ondulé, a rare hand-weaving technique, to create textiles with wave-like patterns influenced by the landscape of the Maine fishing village where she grew up.
“We try to show work in our seasonal exhibits that is not typical of that of our members, so our patrons have a rich and diverse experience,” says Mica member Carmen Grier. “These exhibits came about with members bringing forward names of artists whose work we admire and think our clientele would appreciate.”
The fine art and contemporary craft gallery is a cooperative with 13 members who show and sell their own work as well as that of seasonal exhibitors and consignment artists. It receives visitors from throughout the US and abroad, with many loyal, repeat customers. “Quite a few of our supporters are collectors and are well versed in craft,” says gallery member Claudia Dunaway. “Since Bakersville has four galleries, they are thrilled to find so much high-end art and craft in one town.”
Mica is located at 37 North Mitchell Avenue, Bakersville, and is open April to December, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12–5 p.m. Sunday. Learn more at micagallerync.com, or by calling 828.688.6422.
