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CHARLOTTE – Arí Gibson encouraged dozens of young people at a Black Lives Matter rally to use their voices to help fight racial injustice, reform the prison system and ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to be successful. Arí, a rising senior at Providence Day School, organized the June 19 rally at Marshall Park, with her older sister, Énoa Gibson, and her friend, Kiersten Hash. “I could go to someone else's rally and speak through someone else's platform,” Arí said. “I realized I had to be the change I wanted to see. You start with things like this, try to get involved and really use your voice, because no one has the same perspective as you.” Arí can recall several instances in which she has faced racism, ranging from being followed around stores by employees worried she would steal something to being called a racial slur while in Spain for declining unwanted advances. “Systemic racism is a huge problem in the U.S. and worldwide,” she said. During her remarks at the rally, Arí tried to connect these daily reminders

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CHARLOTTE – A new Atrium Health center providing 24-hour emergency medical services to the south Charlotte area opened its doors on June 23. The 1,200-square-foot emergency department, called Atrium Health Providence, is located at the intersection of Providence Road and Ardrey Kell Road, across from Waverly Shopping Center Road. It has 12 exam rooms, a decontamination room, imaging equipment and a transport team of ambulances, helicopters and jets through MedCenter Air. Staff will handle a range of urgent medical needs, from broken bones and severe cuts to heart attacks and strokes.

Roland Bibeau at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center's 25th anniversary celebration last year. CMG file photo Atrium Health streamed a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 18 on Facebook Live to celebrate the grand opening of Atrium Health Providence. Photo courtesy of Atrium Health

Ken Haynes, president of the Greater Charlotte Region for Atrium Health, said he couldn’t be happier. “The only problem with the mask is you can’t see how much I’m smiling inside, so hopefully you’ll see it in my eyes, in my voice,”

Haynes said. “This is a beautiful, great day for us and our system.” Haynes said south Mecklenburg and Union counties are growing rapidly and Atrium Health as a system is growing with them. He see ATRIUM, Page 5A

Merritt: CATA graduates are ready by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com

INDIAN TRAIL – Principal Vicki Merritt reminded graduating seniors at Central Academy of Technology & Arts that they were living through a pandemic engrossed in social crisis while grieving the loss of classmate Marcus Wright. Merritt said there is no how-to guide on getting through all of this, but she reassured the Class of 2020

on June 22 at Porter Ridge High School with three simple words: “You are ready.” CATA was among the first wave of graduates to walk the stage and accept diplomas in Union County Public Schools. UCPS defied the state's mass gathering guidelines to hold traditional ceremonies outside with social distancing in place. Students who have been see CATA, Page 3A

Iyanna Brooks, student body president at Central Academy of Technology & Arts, takes center stage as Principal Vicki Merritt looks on during graduation June 22 at Porter Ridge High School. Photo courtesy of CATA

Bibeau retires as head of hospital by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com

MATTHEWS – Roland Bibeau's importance to Matthews is underscored by the fact that the hospital executive has received not one, but two, keys to the town. The first was earned during Novant Health Matthews Medical Center's 20th anniversary in 2014. The second was awarded virtually June 22 as a retirement gift. Bibeau, of south Charlotte, is retiring as chief operating officer of the hospital. One of his final acts at the end of the week will be submitting a plan to Novant Health for how he sees the hospital evolving see BIBEAU, Page 2A

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Porter Ridge students perform play set on Zoom by Lee Noles

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INDIAN TRAIL – The show must go on is a well-known phrase in show business and the Porter Ridge High drama club stayed true to the line during the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Several students from the group worked with teacher Todd Ford and did a live performance on the social platform, Zoom, on June 5. The play, written by Ford, took a humorous approach to the stay-at-home orders that also canceled the club’s spring performance. “I wanted to give them the opportunity to perform without the responsibility of feeling like they had to do it,” Ford said. “I wanted them to do something they could enjoy outside of the classroom during these wild and crazy times.” Ford began to develop the play after talking with other drama teachers in Union County on Zoom. Noticing their interaction, he wrote the virtual play called “Quaranscream.” The production begins at a business meeting on the social platform where characters are complaining about a lack of toilet paper and hand sanitizer. The plot changes when the only member in the meeting who has an abundance of either disappears, leaving the rest to suspect one of their own behind the crime. In the end, the missing character was hunkered in his bomb shelter. “I took that nugget of reality and blew it up 100 times that someone was thinking someone is not at the meeting and they must have been murdered,” Ford said. “And I felt in a time that is so serious, and there are a lot of concerns, and so much going on, we needed something to make us laugh and take our minds off of it for 30 or 40 minutes.” Issy Cardona was one of the first students to read Ford’s play and jumped at the chance to get involved. Cardona graduated from Porter Ridge this week and has been a member of the drama club since moving from Massachusetts two years ago. She had a lead role and choreographed the

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in the next 10 to 15 years. If it's anything like that last 12 years, it should be epic. “That facility is nothing like what it was 12 years ago when (Bibeau) joined the organization here in Matthews,” former Mayor Jim Taylor said. “That was probably one of the best things that ever happened.” The hospital has added a fifth floor,

Keira Coleman, Valiera Sierra Rey, Issy Cardona, (second row from left) Jared Weinstein, Jocelyn Shutak and Molly Ansel perform the virtual play “Quaranscream,” written by drama teacher Todd Ford. Colin Eleazer is not pictured on the Zoom screen. Photo courtesy of Todd Ford

musical numbers for the school’s production in contact with a camera when talking with someMay of “James and the Giant Peach,” but the one or staying in character all the time,” Ford said. stay-at-home orders canceled the performance. “Because the camera is constantly on them.” “I really wanted to have that last shebang beCardona used technology to develop her own talcause our musical was canceled,” Cardona said. ents by getting other performers from “James and “And I was so excited when I found out we were the Giant Peach” to record their songs and dances able to do a play on Zoom.” and send their videos to her at home. She edited Joining Cardona as actors were fellow seniors the footage over a month and half and posted the Valiera Sierra Rey and Jared Weinstein as well as final product on Porter Ridge’s Instagram page. sophomores Molly Ansel and Jocelyn Shutak. “I really wanted to showcase the hard work evFreshmen Keira Coleman and Colin Eleazer were eryone put in,” Cardona said. “And (Ford) was also in the production. like ‘Go for it. That is a great idea.’” Ford and Cardona said performing on Zoom Although COVID-19 took away the opportuwas a great way to see classmates again after weeks nity for the drama club to perform their school apart, but the group had to adapt to obstacles play, Ford is looking at Zoom as a possible teachalong the way. One hurdle was the different inter- ing tool for the future. net connections delaying the dialogue. The group “I think it is a different median, and the stufixed the problem by one actor starting their line dents learned a lot from it,” Ford said. “The rewhile others were still talking. Another issue was ality is it is something we may have to do. If we the interaction and blocking between actors. For don't have to do it again, it is something I would a performance in front of a live audience, the ac- like to try as a smaller project.” tors’ spacing is essential, but on the social platform looking at the camera is more important. Want to watch? “Students learned a different skill set on Zoom The play can be seen by going to the school’s … in terms of a camera technique, like making eye website www.ucps.k12.nc.us/prhs.

expanded ICU capacity and critical care services, as well as launched a cardiac catheterization lab and upgraded women’s center. During the hospital's 25th year anniversary, Bibeau hinted the medical center could expand from 157 to 200 beds within the next five years based on need. “One thing that I've cherished the most in my job is connecting with our patients, our families and ultimately our team members that deliver that remarkable care every day,” Bibeau said.

He credited his success to his wife, Lu. They have been married for 39 years. Former mayors like Taylor, Lee Myers and Paul Bailey have talked about the positive influence Bibeau has had in the community. He's provided leadership and resources to groups like the Levine Senior Center, Matthews Alive, Matthews Chamber of Commerce, Matthews Free Medical Clinic, Matthews HELP Center and Matthews Rotary Club. Bibeau has also served on the

board of directors for the Union County Chamber of Commerce. Then there sre the events designed to bring the community onto the hospital's campus, including its annual Memorial Day observance and Festival of Trees, which aids area charities. “He has collaborated with the town on many projects over the years and led efforts that have greatly benefited our community,” Mayor John Higdon said. “He is truly a fantastic community partner.”

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out of school since March were happy to share one lasting memory with classmates. “We had so many great memories together, but the ones we anticipated the most – prom, senior week and more – we will never know,” graduate Ethan Martin said. “Nonetheless, we are creative. Many of us have found unique ways to enjoy these final moments together.” Martin joined Madison Goodwin, Kira Polchow, Elizabeth Rowell and Chetana Turner to share their experiences in each of CATA's academies, ranging from information technology to performing arts, as well as memories and encouraging words. Rowell told classmates to think back to when they decided to enroll at the magnet school. She said each of them chose to make a mark at CATA. “This year has not been traditional for our class, however, I choose to think there is a reason that we as a class have faced such major upheaval toward the end of our high school education,” Rowell said. “Such adversity tends to build character, each hardship preparing us for the next chapter in our lives.” Polchow used her remarks to share how CATA's information systems academy shaped her thinking and how much Marcus Wright will be missed. He passed away in March. “He was a glue that held us together when we argued as a class when we couldn't figure out a solution,” Polchow said. “He took the initiative to do the hardest parts of a proj-

ect, taking the time out of his personal life to come to effective solutions.” Classmates shared with Merritt that Wright would do anything to help a friend. “He had such a big heart of service working hard to be his very best,” Merritt said. “Marcus paid it forward.” Merritt said the Class of 2020 has accumulated nearly $2.8 million in scholarships. Out of the 207 graduates, 144 are going to a college or university, with another 37 heading to a two-year community college and seven enlisting in the military. Highlights from other schools • Forest Hills High School: The first thing Principal Kevin Plue told graduates during the ceremony was “I missed y'all.” The Class of 2020 has earned a record $6.3 million in scholarships. The senior gift includes replacing mirrors in men's, women's and faculty restrooms in the new gym. One grad speaker explained how a sibling with special needs inspires her. Another noted how someone close to her was “taken over by drugs” and she realized “we choose to have hope.” • Porter Ridge High School: Congressman Dan Bishop compared the Class of 2020 to the children in the film “The Chronicles of Narnia,” which was set during the Blitz of 1940. Like those children, graduates face danger but have new adventures awaiting them. Graduate Nick Horstkamp described the time away from school as the “best senior skip day ever.” Principal Kim Fisenne said the 435 grads earned $6.6 million in scholarships. She encouraged them to respect others. SOFTBALL

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Putney calls it a career CHARLOTTE – Kerr Putney, chief of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, will retire July 1, following more than 30 years of service to the city. Putney had planned to stay on long enough to lead CMPD through the Republican National Convention in August, but with the RNC moving the bulk of the event to Jacksonville, he figured the timing was right. "He's led us through some difficult times,” City Manager Marcus Jones said. “With his input, I think we are a better city.” Putney encouraged CMPD to double its efforts on its work with young people. “Re-engagement has to remain a core function of what we do in policing, especially during these times,” Putney said.

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INDIAN TRAIL – Mayor Michael Alvarez will seek chemotherapy treatment next week to shrink two tumors in his lungs. This comes a few weeks after Alvarez had his arm amputated. “I will get through this,” Alvarez wrote to citizens on the town's Facebook page. “It’s treatable, but there is a long road ahead. My plan is to fight and defeat the cancer so that someday it is nothing but a bad memory. Your love and prayers are appreciated and always have been.” Alvarez doesn't think treatment will affect his duties as mayor. “I may have lost an arm, but I will never lose my sense of humor,” he wrote.

Mecklenburg reports 143 COVID-19 deaths CHARLOTTE – Mecklenburg County reported 8,531 cases of COVID-19, including 143 deaths, on June 23. Over the past 14 days, an average of 128

people with lab-confirmed infections were hospitalized at acute care facilities in Mecklenburg County, while 9.4% of individuals who were tested were positive for COVID-19. Both of these represent increases. The county reported that more than onethird of the cases are Hispanic people, most being younger adults. The county believes increased testing, essential jobs, large families and disparities in economic determinants of health as factors.

County leaders debate over requiring face masks CHARLOTTE – Mecklenburg County leaders want to require residents to wear masks regardless of what Gov. Roy Cooper requires at the state level. Cooper was expected to make an announcement regarding face covering this week. However, Commissioner Trevor Fuller wanted the county to require them to the extent of its authority. “I don't want to depend on what the governor wants to do,” Fuller said. County Attorney Tyrone Wade advised Fuller the county needs support from municipalities for a Mecklenburg order to be countywide. However, if municipalities don't support the measure, then the order may only have weight in unincorporated areas within the county's jurisdiction. Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles has asked Cooper to require face coverings statewide. Matthews decided June 22 that it would support a potential county mandate on face coverings, but Mayor John Higdon said he would not want the town to have a standalone order because residents would may flock to Mint Hill or Charlotte businesses.

Arrest made in shooting at Matthews hotel MATTHEWS – Arrests have been made in connection to a shooting death June 7 at the Holiday Inn Express. Police arrested Audrey Marie Medina, 22, of Jacksonville, and Daniel Tyler Parker, 24, of Charlotte, on charges of first-degree murder. The victim, David Funches, 33, of Charlotte, and the two suspects became involved in an altercation that resulted in the victim being shot multiple times by the suspects, according to the Matthews Police Department. Funches died at the hospital.

Students Arí Gibson, Énoa Gibson and Kiersten Hash organized a peaceful rally June 19 at Marshall Park to encourage youth to use their voices to fight against racial injustice. People of all ages attended to support Black Lives Matter. Justin Vick/CMG photo

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of racial inequity to history, highlighting the Three-Fifths Compromise, the loophole in the 13th Amendment allowing involuntary servitude and Jim Crow laws. This isn't the first time Arí has tried to put a spotlight on social issues. As a freshman, she won honorable mention in C-Span's 2018 StudentCam competition for a documentary she filmed about human trafficking. “To be a good citizen, you have to be really involved in politics and social issues, because at the end of the day, they affect me and the people around me that I love,” Arí said. “It's just really important for me to raise awareness for problems to make change.” Her older sister, Énoa, is also drawn to social issues. Énoa is majoring in broadcast journalism at Howard University and interning this summer with Spectrum News. She was recently named a Pulitzer Fellow, which will allow her to head to Costa Rica to report on how students there have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and hurricanes. Through her travels across the country and abroad, she's been exposed to many different issues that people may not be aware of at home. She feels it's important to capture people's stories so they have a voice, which is especially relevant now. “This a unique time in our history where we feel like our voices can finally be heard,” Énoa said. “We want real change. Change is happening everywhere because older people and younger people like us, from all around the world, refuse to be silent.” As Énoa held a megaphone leading demonstrators in chants like “No justice, no peace,” Kiersten Hash focused on educating the crowd about how Black Lives Matter is

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more than police brutality. Kiersten, a rising senior at Mallard Creek High School, said the movement is about reforming systems that break down Black families and communities. “This is a pivotal time in our history,” Kiersten said. “The world is coming together saying Black Lives Matter is not a race issue, it's not a political issue. It is a human rights issue. If you don't stand for Black people, you are not standing for the human race.” Kiersten has known Arí for a couple of years through their involvement with the Charlotte Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, which provides character-building programming for children. Kiersten launched an organization called Queens for Change, in which she empowers Black teenage girls to let them know they have the power to change their communities through service and speaking out about issues that affect them. “I see what is happening in our community and this moment is very pivotal in terms of social issues and social change,” Kiersten said. “We're in the middle of a pandemic where African Americans are dying at disproportionate rates. Then you have us being killed by police or lack of health care, and it's just very overwhelming. I just had to do something.”

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CBD store teams with teen to support older adults by Karie Simmons karie@cmgweekly.com

CHARLOTTE – A CBD company in Charlotte’s South End neighborhood has been helping health care workers and older adults during COVID-19 by giving away gift bags and free samples. Mindy Coats and Sam Bruton, co-founders of KANNA CBD, recently donated some of their products to Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center and Brightmore Retirement Community. The couple founded their natural wellness company last year, fueled by a passion to educate people about the health benefits of hemp and CBD. “I enjoy helping people find a better way to heal than pharmaceuticals,” Coats said.

Health care workers at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center received self-care packages with a few of KANNA'S best CBD products to help with focus, calming anxiety and pain relief. Coats included some edible CBD treats for pets who suffer from anxiety. She said health care workers deserve something to “take the edge off or reduce the stress in their lives.” “Out of everybody, they have been working overtime to keep us all safe,” Coats said. KANNA also connected with 14-year-old Maia Fulk, who took it upon herself to organize donation gift bags for residents of Brightmore Retirement Community. Maia posted on Nextdoor that she was looking for a way to give back to the communi-

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called the new center “a component of that journey of growth.” Atrium Health Providence, although a facility of Atrium Health Pineville, is a standalone emergency department. Dr. Sheela Myers, chief medical officer for Atrium Health Pineville, said there are many benefits to a free-standing model, such as shorter wait times, convenient parking, oncall medical specialists available for consultation and advanced diagnostic imaging services, including the most up-to-date CT scanner, digital X-ray and ultrasound. Myers added care provided at Atrium Health Providence will be in a COVID-safe environment. The

ty and keep herself busy while at home. Before coronavirus, she was involved in theater and ballet and was a member of the National Junior Honors Society at Community House Middle School. “I was used to going out and volunteering and then all of a sudden, I couldn’t go out and do that anymore,” Maia said. “I felt really cut off from the community.” Once Coats learned Maia was targeting Brightmore, she jumped at the opportunity to reach an older demographic. She said many older adults are curious about CBD, but don’t know who to trust or where to go, so she made sure to include tons of literature along with product samples in her donation. CBD can help ease daily aches and pains. Coats said

many of KANNA’s older customers like the CBD-infused cooling gel because it relieves sore muscles and keeps spasms, inflammation and tension at bay. “A lot of older people are more comfortable placing something topically,” Coats said. “They also like the bath bombs. Soaking in CBD is super beneficial.” Maia used the products from KANNA to make gift bags for residents at Brightmore. She included other items – playing cards, coloring and puzzle books, toiletries, hard candies – donated by people who saw her post on Nextdoor. “I hope it brings a smile to their face and they know people still care and they aren’t alone,” Maia said. KANNA is continuing to

new center will adhere strictly to system-wide standards, such as rigorous cleaning protocols, advanced screening processes, social distancing regulations in waiting rooms and separate areas for those suspected of having COVID-19. “There was truly a need for more accessible emergency care in this area and Atrium Health is honored to be able to fill the gap and serve the south Mecklenburg and Union County area and the families that live here,” Myers said. Atrium Health Providence is open 24 hours at 11516 Providence Road, Charlotte.

Maia Fulk, 14, delivers gift bags filled with products from KANNA CBD and other items to residents at Brightmore Retirement Community. Photo courtesy of TVI Communications

give back to the community by asking the public to nominate an essential worker. Nominees will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win one of 20 gift bags. “It’s a nice little give back to say thanks,” Coats said.

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MARVIN – The studio to an artist is like a cathedral to a priest: a home, a sanctuary, a place where reflection and inspiration can take many forms. Witt Large lofts, secluded basements and everyday garages are just some of the places proven as viable workspaces to invigorate the creative process.

A converted horse barn surrounded by nature is Verna Witt’s place of solitude, and it has allowed the Union County resident a place to get lost in her artwork that began at a top fashion school in New York and continues in showrooms around the Southeast. “I zone out, relax and create,” Witt said of her studio. “It is such a Zen experience. I can’t even tell you how it inspires me to work.” Witt’s induction into the art world started in childhood as she watched her

mother do needlework in their Long Island home. It continued as a young adult with pottery classes but was put on hold as marriage, family and work took precedent. All that changed, however, when Witt decided to enroll in the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology when she was 40 years old. She learned from master woodworker Toshio Odate and took classes from renowned sculptor and graphic artist Chaim Gross. see POTTERY, Page 3B

Verna Witt can get lost creating artwork in her Marvin Gardens Studio. Photo courtesy of Verna Witt

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Marvin artist maintains fast pace post-retirement sign business. Knowing she needed a break from her job in the MARVIN – Most people 1980s, Marshall enrolled in Lambeth Marshall’s age are pottery and painting classenjoying the slower pace of es at the Penland School of retirement, but not Marshall. Crafts. Located in the North This grandmother of sev- Carolina mountains, the en’s boundless energy has school’s mission is to supher teaching painting work- port artistic growth through shops while maintaining a variety of disciplines. “You have no distraca gallery and studio at her Marvin home. She also has tions,” Marshall said. “My the distinction of display- husband ran my business ing her pottery and artwork and let me go up there for a month. It was in prominent wonderful not places like the having to do Mint Museum any houseand Charlotte “I might be a work. I just Douglas International Air- grandmother, but I did artwork have a lot of energy. and pottery. port. “I might be And it shows in my No distracpaintings. ” tions. You are a grandmother, but I have a • Lambeth Marshall just up there with other lot of energy,” Marshall said. “And it artists.” Marshall met noted potshows in my paintings. The dance and the movement. ter and teacher Cynthia My paintings aren’t dull. My Bringle at the school. Brincolors are bright … That is gle mentioned the idea to the thing about abstract art Marshall about combining her strengths of pottery and is the energy.” Marshall’s art career didn’t painting into one form. The advice began a jourdevelop as some grand desire for expression but more of a ney of self-discovery that way to alleviate the stress of culminated with Marshall running a landscaping de- developing a style involving

CHARLOTTE – Lisa Scarber’s childhood home was a cultural melting pot as music, food and stories from her diverse heritage from Russia, Cuba and Spain permeated in her New Jersey household. And Scarber participated in all of it. But when it came to the artist in the family, Scarber took a backseat to her sister, Karen. “I felt like I paled in comparison,” Scarber said. “I let her have (the attention).” The focus is now on Scarber as her impressionistic and abstract paintings of nature and people have caught the eye of galleries and showrooms in the area and given the Charlotte resident confidence. “Being able to express yourself, or even the work of trying to say something or show something, is very liberating and very annoying,” Scarber said. “You get frustrated

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Marvin resident Lambeth Marshall stays busy by teaching painting classes while also creating abstract pieces and pottery at her studio. Photos courtesy of Lambeth Marshall

a propane kiln. She allows the piece she creates to burn at 2,000 degrees before removing it with a large metal tong and thick welding gloves. Marshall then places the piece into a trash can with paper and sawdust. When finished, the process draws out iridescent colors that cannot be achieved in other kilns. “It gives it an entirely different look,” Marshall said. “Each piece of pottery is different. I don’t have that much control because of the atmosphere. But each piece is a work of art because when you do it in elec-

tric kiln or dinnerware, those are duplicated. These are one of a kind.” Painting started much earlier as Marshall followed in her mother’s footsteps and won several awards as a child for her artwork. As an adult, she incorporates an abstract approach by starting with a blank canvas before using charcoal or black paint for large marks and shapes. Acrylic washes are added through layers before Marshall places on heavier paint. She ends the process see TIME, Page 2B

Waltonwood Cotswold wants residents to engage in arts and crafts to keep their minds sharp. Photo courtesy of Waltonwood

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Lambeth Marshall begins her abstract paintings by using large marks and shapes of black paint or charcoal. She then uses acrylic washes and heavier paint before finishing the process by adding more marks with pencils, markers or paint.

CHARLOTTE – Senior living communities are finding creative ways to recognize important events while staying physically distant. Waltonwood Cotswold participated in The Longest Day to raise awareness for the care, support and research of the Alzheimer’s Association. The campaign encouraged people worldwide to host an activity they are passionate about. Waltonwood Cotswold picked arts and crafts. Studies show art therapy stimulates the senses of those with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, triggers dormant memories and encourages conversation. During the see LONGEST, Page 4B

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and challenged and pushed. So, it is work, but it is part of who I am. It is what I enjoy.” Scarber’s passion started after enrolling in an adult art education course while living in New Jersey. She painted day and night, but lacking confidence, her paintings never made it out of her home. It stayed that way after marrying her husband, Richard, and then moving to Charlotte in 2011. It wasn’t until a few years ago when Richard, sensing her talent, mentioned they had run out of space for her paintings. His words made Scarber realize he wanted her to show people her work. The gesture spurred Scarber to get on Etsy, promote on Facebook and with Richard’s urging put several paintings in the trunk of her car to drive to stores in hopes of getting displayed. “He is making me a better me,” said Scarber, who would have never shown any of her

pieces without Richard’s support. “You need someone there to support you.” Even Richard’s encouragement didn’t settle Scarber’s nerves as she walked into the Magnolia Emporium in 2017. Randolph James, the store’s owner, had contacted her about seeing Scarber’s work. Expecting a halfhearted compliment and then rejection, Scarber was thrilled when James enthusiastically accepted her paintings and helped her get in touch with other stores. “It was like finding your tribe,” said Scarber, who has paintings at 47K Marketplace in Monroe and in Charlotte at the Vane Gallery and Karen Saks Showroom. The acceptance meant Scarber had to focus on her artwork, which until then was more of a hobby than a profession. She continued to paint scenes involving nature. Beaches and flowers became integral parts because of their colors, lines and angles. She also got into painting more people with women being the focal point of her expression. But instead of the viewer looking directly at the face of the subject, Scarber comes

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from a different angle. The subject is either turned away; their face covered or at a profile. “Women are underrated powerful beings. We are life-givers,” Scarber said. “You can look at somebody with such strength and power without them saying things. And the goal is to give you the idea that she doesn’t need you to look right at her. Maybe she is a strong powerful person who doesn’t need you.” Scarber has switched from using oil to acrylic because of the faster drying process. In the past, the joy of what was around her drove her artwork. But with COVID-19, it has been difficult for Scarber to maintain her focus. “If I don’t feel it, I am not going to try and force it,” Scarber said. What has helped Scarber move from a child who muted her artistic voice to a proud, outspoken adult is hearing responses from people who look at her work. One acknowledgment came from a painting that Scarber did of a forest in the fall with the red foliage and leaves sprawled on the ground. A person viewing the painting wrote it reminded them

Lisa Scarber uses nature as a focal point and inspiration in her acrylic paintings. Photo courtesy of Lisa Scarber

of hiking in autumn where they once lived. “I can’t believe I did something so well that someone read my message in a bottle,” Scarber said. “They saw what I saw. What can be better than that?”

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common occurrences in her abstract paintings. “This is inspirational to me,” Marshall said. “Even though I paint abstract, it is something that influences me.” Teaching has also inspired Marshall. She taught at Queens University of Charlotte for two years and the Weddington Activity Center for four years. She currently teaches painting to adults and teenagers from her home. “To see the excitement of the students is great,” Marshall said. “They are puzzled at first and they do not know what to do. They may say they have no talent but everyone has a talent. Then when they realize what they want to do, it is really a nice feeling.” Want to see more? Learn more about Lambeth Marshall's work at www.lambethpottery.net.

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“What I learned from Odate is the Japanese aesthetic and every artist has to respect their tools. He was just a wonderful quiet, easygoing man,” Witt said. “From Chaim, I learned the basic figurative structure. I learned the fundamentals of how to sculpt the body out of clay.” Witt graduated from the institute and moved to North Carolina in 1996. She worked for textile companies as a designer for several years. The textile industry changed and as more jobs were lost and factories closed, Witt decided to be a full-time artist by creating her pottery with a twist.

Instead of doing typical vases and earthenware that many potters in the area have gravitated towards, Witt focused on faux pottery. The discipline involves artists taking clay and designing it with a realistic appearance. Witt makes handbags and pocketbooks that at first glance are true to life right down to the straps and zippers. “When I have people come to my booth, I have one customer say, ‘Oh handbags. I don’t need another handbag,’” Witt said of the confusion between her artwork and the real thing. “The next person is excited it is a handbag until they realize it was clay. But the third one is intrigued, and we start talking.” The process begins by Witt rolling out several mounds of

clay before deciding what accessories her piece will have. She then puts the clay on a table and creates the shape she wants before letting the clay dry for a couple of days. The clay is then placed in an electric kiln for 13 to 14 hours at 2,000 degrees. Glazing follows with Witt using light tan, red clay, medium brown and chocolate brown colors to resemble the handbags she imitates. “I like working with my hands and the feel of it.” Witt said. “It does what I want it to do without struggling. It’s a nice median to work with and if it doesn’t work out, you punch it down and start over again. You just recycle it without much investment.” Witt has brought her experience as a textile designer to

her pottery through a series she has called “All Dressed Up.” The vases resemble clothing that Witt created in a haute couture design by using colored clay. She also has turned her focus to working on the Japanese style of pottery called Kohiki. The pottery started in the 14th century and involves cream-colored clay that is heightened through brushstrokes. “I just do what the clay says to me,” Witt said. “It’s good to play in the dirt. It’s like being a kid again.” Want to see more? Visit www.marvingardens studio.com to learn more about Witt’s pottery.

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CHARLOTTE – The ongoing stay-at-home orders have people trying to find creative ways to be active and maintain a grip on some Torres semblance of life before the pandemic. Luckily for Becky Torres, her stress reliever was already in place as the married mother of two takes a break from remote learning and the claustrophobic confines caused by COVID-19 by participating in an art form called quilling. “My daughters are like, ‘Mommy, why is the door locked?’” Torres said of doing her artwork. “And I am just like, ‘Mommy needs a couple of hours.’” The median involves an artist rolling, looping and twisting strips of colored paper before gluing them together to form decorative designs. Although quilling is used on greeting cards, jewelry and boxes, Torres keeps her work to picture frames that focus on flowers and animals. “It’s the only thing that interests

me,” said Torres, who lives in Charlotte. “Sometimes I get inspiration that I see online. Sometimes I will look in my supplies and see a lot of color, and I will see stunning blue landscapes or a stunning blue flower.” Torres worked as a graphic artist for several years for a local real estate company and drew coloring books to help adults alleviate stress and anxiety from daily life. Things initially went well as Torres sold her books at Barnes & Noble, but a saturated market had her looking for a change. After watching several how-to videos about quilling on the internet, she was ready to give the art form a try. “You really have to love what you do,” said Torres of a process that can sometimes take a week to make one picture. “It’s a trade-off with the little income I get off it. But it keeps me busy … I must be busy. I can’t stay at home without having something in my hands to do.” Torres initially sold her pieces on social platforms, such as Facebook, and took specialty orders. But customers changing their mind on the color scheme or the design after she had completed her work had her looking for other outlets.

Luckily, a framing shop in Matthews wanted to showcase local artists. Torres was selling her work there within a few days of talking to the store owner. Much of her quilling now can be found at 47K Marketplace in Monroe. “Nobody knows about that kind of art,” Torres said of having her work in stores. “When they see it and how it is made, they are really astonished by it. There are people who come in all the time to see new stuff I created.” Patience is important in quilling because of the time it takes to cut designs before gluing them down. Torres said she sometimes holds an object on a piece of paper for close to 20 minutes until it dries. Resourcefulness is also paramount as Torres recalls going to her backyard to get a rock to hold a 3D object in place. COVID-19 has proven challenging for Torres as production has been put on hold because of stores not opening. The result has been a backlog of artwork that sits in a closet waiting to be sold. “Hopefully, when things settle back down, I can get back into it again,” Torres said. “But it just depends on if it sells, too.”

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