Sisters

Feed the Artists

this Holiday Season

by MICHELLE DEADERICK

With the holidays upon us and people getting into the giving spirit, I know that the trend is to buy from Amazon or online. Easy isn’t it? But is it good for your community?

With the beautiful artwork and area products in our local galleries and shops, it’s good to support them. It keeps the artists and our community thriving, keeping the money locally. Seventy to eighty percent of the money spent here stays here, whereas the Amazon money isn’t here at all. The other reward is less gasoline and therefore emitting less carbon dioxide. That’s a win for our planet and the art lover. We are all in this together.

When I was in New Mexico I saw a sign in front of a gallery that said, “Please Feed the Artists Feeding Time 11-5.” I laugh, but that is what you are doing when you buy from local artists. Art is what artists do because they have to. Art can make life more interesting, it’s what the artist is trying to share — to take you on their journey of self-understanding of art.

Come share some good cheer with us at Hood Avenue Art 4th Friday, December 23 from 4-7pm in Sisters. There will be music and appetizers, and you can help “Feed the Artists.”

We wish you peace this season ahead. hoodavenueart.com

SSISTERS

Photo courtesy of Hood Avenue Art

SISTERS EXHIBITS

Hood Avenue Art Carolyn Platt 357 W Hood Ave. hoodavenueart.com • 541-719-1800

Like a conductor of an orchestra, the artists are coordinating their skills, memories and perception of Peace’d Together for a group show at Hood Avenue Art, bringing us together at this time of year. Peace — that is something we all dream of... to find spirit of place, love of family and our fellow humans. The need to express ourselves as individuals but we can still work together. The artists’ self-understanding of Peace’d Together and the art that it will create.

We hope you come in and check out our Christmas tree full of small pieces of art to share with your loved ones along with our show.

We will have 4th Friday December 23 4-7pm. With some time to get that last-minute gift or come on in and just enjoy the music and holiday cheer. Happy 2023 from Hood Avenue Art!

Stitchin’ Post Gallery

311 W Cascade Ave. 541-549-6061 • stitchinpost.com

Currently showing in the Stitchin’ Post Fiber Arts Gallery thru December 26: the Stitchin’ Post Staff’s Handcrafted Gift Boutique. Items range from quilts and stuffed animals thru home, kitchen and everyday items, including ornaments and holiday decorations.

Photo courtesy of Stitchin’ Post Gallery

Toriizaka Art

222 West Hood Ave. 541-595 8285 toriizakaart.com

This month, Toriizaka Art welcomes two soulful artists — both of whom work with their head, hands and heart.

Lawrence Stoller is a world renown crystal and bronze sculptor. His quest to find beauty in natural crystals has taken him to all corners of the world in search of amazing and unique stones. Once the stones are in his possession, he studies the stones over an extended period to determine how to best cut and present them to reveal their inner beauty.

AJ Evansen is a ceramicist specializing in delicate porcelain vessels finished with crystalline glazes. All of AJ’s vessels are thrown on a potter’s wheel and high-fired for an extended period to form crystals within the glaze. The process is arduous, but the result is unique and stunning.

Both artists live and work in Central Oregon.

Crystal Sculpture 212 by Lawrence Stoller

Porcelain vessel by AJ Evansen