Turtle Dreams: A History of Love & Magic
Mixed Media Collage Works by Summer Lewis
December 8, 2023–January 12, 2024
RECEPTION: Friday, December 15, 5–8pm
This exhibit by local artist Summer Lewis explores an ongoing story of personal myth. Vibrant fiber art pieces with paper quilt collages, knotting and embroidery reinforce the power of work with a needle and thread.
Summer Lewis, The Heart of Turtle Dreams, mixed media
Summer Lewis, Creation Story – Great Mother Whale, mixed media
Summer Lewis, Mariela and Turtle Dove, mixed media
ARBORDERMIS:
Photography by Vivian McAleavey
October 20–December 1, 2023
RECEPTION: Friday, October 20, 5–8pm
Local artist Vivian McAleavey uses her enhanced photography to explore the beauty of nature, offering a distinct perspective by focusing on the bark of trees.
ArborDermis
An outer layer of living tissue that
protects
but also reveals
the inner character of one of Gaia’s
most dominant, evocative,
but stationary species –
the Tree.
Vivian McAleavey, Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa)-1, photography
Vivian McAleavey, Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa)-9, photography
DOWNTOWN: Paintings by
Desmond Serratore & Jean Mailander
September 1–October 13, 2023
Reception: Friday, September 15, 5:30pm–8pm
Rogue Valley downtown scenes that inspire nostalgia, appreciation of the present, and excitement for the future. By Rogue Valley artists Desmond Serratore and Jean Mailander.
Desmond Serratore, Bartlett Street, Dusk, oil
Desmond Serratore, Movin’ On, oil
Desmond Serratore, The Colossus of Medford, oil
Jean Mailander, Donut Shop, oil
Jean Mailander, Jacksonville Tasting Room, oil
Jean Mailander, JC Penny Building, oil
Jean Mailander, Woolworth Building, oil
Take Heart: The Stories That Sustain Us —Ceramics by Julia Janeway
July 14–August 25, 2023
Reception: Friday, August 18, 5:30pm–8pm
Rogue Valley artist Julia Janeway’s exhibit features colorful ceramic pieces with bold sgraffito and uplifting designs.
Julia Janeway, Peace, ceramic
Julia Janeway, Creatures of an Hour Carry On, ceramic
Julia Janeway, Swallows + Green Flowers II, ceramic
Art Nouveau: Annual Art Movement Tribute
May 26–July 7, 2023
Reception: Friday, June 16, 5:30–8pm
This exhibit features the work of Rogue Gallery artists inspired by Art Nouveau, an art movement of the late 19th and early 20th century. Art Nouveau works are inspired by nature and often feature organic shapes, a sense of movement and lush ornamentation.
Participating artists include Rachel Barrett, Linda Boutacoff, Jed Buell Cossonay, Monique Monet, Phyllis Earls, Tom Glassman, Claire Harkins, Meg Klinkow Hartmann, Lynda Hoffman-Snodgrass, Howard Hunt, Kat Jimison, Susan Kracmar, Cristolin Oswald, Charlotte Peterson, Pam Shay, Doug Staples, Cindy Triplett, Silvia Trujillo, and Dirlene Wheeler.
Meg Klinkow Hartmann, Cheers!, acrylic & ink, $200
Pam Shay, Fox in the Forest, watercolor and ink, $150
Silvia Trujillo, Blossoms Like Snow, oil, $1200
Dirlene Wheeler, Woman of the Woods, moose antler, $395
Near and Dear: Paintings by Midge Black
April 14–May 19, 2023
Reception: Friday, May 19, 5:30pm–8pm
Explore beautiful scenes of cherished landscapes. Rogue Valley artist Midge Black’s affection for Oregon shines in her acrylic and watercolor paintings of local sights.
Midge Black, Arch Rock, acrylic
Midge Black, Pompador, acrylic
Midge Black, Cummins Creek Bridge, watercolor
Celtic Art Show
March 10–April 7, 2023
Reception: Friday, March 17, 5:30pm–8pm
Rogue Gallery Member Artists celebrate the spirit of Ireland and the Celts with artwork in a variety of media. Participating artists: Rachel Barrett, Jenny Calaba, Dawna Curler, Erin Cam, Paula Fong, Krista Harris, Susan Kracmar, Paul Lesko, Mary Ann Schofield Macey, David Nienow, Charlotte Peterson, Pam Shay, Doug Staples, Cindy Triplett, Maureen Wallace, and Dirlene Wheeler.
Erin Cam, Irish Setter, oil on cradled panel
Paula Fong, Siskiyous in Flight, watercolor
Mary Ann Schofield Macey, Ireland Glory, acrylic
Cindy Triplett, Cana Cludhmor and the Harp -Irish Legends, watercolor: Honorable Mention
Dirlene Wheeler, Luck O’ The Irish, cottonwood bark woodcarving: Winner Best in Show & People’s Choice
The Archeology of Memory: Paintings by Martin Steele
January 20–March 3, 2023
Reception: Friday, January 20, 5:30pm–8pm
Saturated paintings buzzing with color and form appear to glow under serene glossy acrylic. Rogue Valley artist Martin Steele’s digitally composed paintings create new forms and narratives with extensively layered images cultivated from a personal archive drawn from his work in many different media as well as found materials.
To view the 14 paintings in the show, please click this link: https://www.martinsteele.com/show-archeology_of_memory
Martin Steele, Russian River Meets the Pacific
