Soar into Spring with Things with Wings, a collected exhibition on display at Art & Soul the month of May. Opening Reception on May 2nd, 5-8p, with Margerum Wines, The Nook cheese and charcuterie, and live music by the multi-talented Liselle Wilsnagh.
Local artist Betzhi Walton grew up with a deep love of nature, and her 5x5 hummingbird paintings demonstrate the intricacies and beauty of these amazing creatures in stunning color and detail. Walton works mainly in acrylics, starting with a naturalist approach of studying references, observing and sketching before beginning each composition. She renders the delicate feathers, curves and reflections in the eyes of each bird, creating an intimate connection and reverence for these tiny individuals.
South African born photographer, Liselle Wilsnagh, has traveled the globe capturing moments and emotions in time, and her flight photography is filled with majestic movement. Wilsnagh captures those precious moments that seem to pass too quickly, but with photographs, can be treasured for a lifetime. Wilsnagh is also a talented musician, a session vocalist, published songwriter, and has released her own solo album, including the catchy "Blue Sky" featured on O'Neil surf webisodes and other popular Surf shows.
Lori Moore brings textiles and ceramics to life, with an awe-inspiring display of embroidery work, block print butterflies, and a murmeration of ceramic birds in flight. Moore grew up in Northern Illinois, obsessively reading biographies. Using hand stitching and text, she aims to stir interest and do honor to the historical figures that inspire her. She is a textile artist, printmaker and ceramic artist.
