Here To There
The Work of John Brickels and Wendy James
Frog Hollow Craft Gallery June 2017
Here to There The Work of John Brickels and Wendy James June 2017 Frog Hollow Gallery Burlington, VT
Frog Hollow Craft Association Inc FROG HOLLOW IS DEDICATED TO THE EXPOSURE AND APPRECIATION OF VERMONT FINE ART AND CRAFT. THROUGH SALES, EXHIBITIONS, AND EDUCATION, IT EXISTS TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, AND TO PROMOTE THE AWARENESS OF THE ESSENTIAL IMPORTANCE OF THE HANDCRAFTED.
Staff Rob Hunter
Frog Hollow Craft Association Board of Directors Carol MacDonald- President Lynne Bond - Vice President Rachel Morton - Secretary Eileen Blackwood - Treasurer Susan Raber Bray
Frog Hollow Gallery Board of Directors Liz Lawrence - President Cody McKibben Kevin Ruelle - Secretary
***Prices listed in this catalogue apply to the listed works only during the duration of the exhibit and are subject to change.
Executive Director
Founder Allen Johnson
Cover images: Big Red by John Brickels Traffic Lighting by Wendy James
Here to There In June of 2017, Wendy James will be retiring from her position as an Art Teacher at Essex High School and with her retirement ends an era at Frog Hollow. An era begun by Wendy’s husband, clay sculptor John Brickels. Over thirty years ago John juried into Frog Hollow with his quirky and much beloved barn and building sculptures and for decades John has been a draw to our gallery. In 2011, following a group exhibit entitled Partners (an exhibit where we asked local artist couples to collaborate on a single piece incorporating both of their media and signature “look”), Wendy juried into Frog Hollow with her digital photomontage work. For years the two have been a constant presence within our gallery. Always present at openings, annual meetings and events they are a model for community support and involvement in the arts. With Wendy’s retirement, the two plan to move out of state, closer to their grandchildren. Since Frog Hollow does not allow the exhibition of non-Vermont residents, we will be hosting the farewell exhibit of these talented artists. Please join us as we celebrate our time together with Wendy and John and our deep appreciation for their support and commitment to Frog Hollow. Rob Hunter Executive Director Frog Hollow
Artists Statement Everything changes. And this change takes three decades of John and Wendy’s “Here” in Vermont to a new “There” in Lowell, Massachusetts. John’s art has played many themes, from rural and urban architecture to pedal car sculptures to Steampunk gizmos and robots to Mid Century Modern interiors and facades. Wendy has moved within several media including digital photomontage, ceramic pottery and sculpture, and oil painting. Although this change from Here to There is filled with exciting promises of new adventures, deep ties to friends and Vermont’s rich artistic community will always be a strong draw back to Here.
Stay in touch. John Brickels Wendy James
Works by John Brickels
John Brickels 352 Gizmo Clay, Wire 10” x 6” x 6” $95
John Brickels 93780 Gizmo Clay, Wire 8” x 8” x 10” $125
John Brickels Fellows Machine Clay 18” x 16” x 16” $450
John Brickels A-Frame Clay 20” x 11” x 6” $385
John Brickels MCM House Clay 20” x 11” x 6” $385
John Brickels Jetwash Clay 13” x 11” x 6” $385
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John Brickels
Buddha Bot Gizmo Clay, Faucet Knobs, Taxiderm Eyes 23” x 23” x 44” $1250
John Brickels Falcon Clay, Pedal Car 20” x 14” x 8” $450
John Brickels Finback Clay, Pedal Car 20” x 15” x 8” $450
John Brickels Sidewinder Clay, Pedal Car 20” x 20” x 6” $450
John Brickels Big Red Clay, Pedal Car 22” x 39” x 28” $3250
John Brickels
Drill Baby Drill Clay, Globe, Micro Machines 16” x 16” x 29” $450
John Brickels MCM Vignette 1 Clay, Paper 14” x 10” $125
John Brickels MCM Vignette 2 Clay, Paper 10” x 9” $125
John Brickels MCM Vignette 3 Clay, Paper 15” x 11” $125
John Brickels Hill Town Terrecotta Clay 60” x 30” $325 ea.
Works by Wendy James
Wendy James Corner White Oil 24� x 18" $900
Wendy James Green Sky Oil 24” x 18" $900
Wendy James Shoe Repair Oil 24� x 18" $900
Wendy James Got Green Oil 24� x 18" $900
Wendy James Traffic Lighting Oil 24� x 18" $900
Wendy James Window Stop Oil 18� x 24" $900
Wendy James Tire Lines Oil 24� x 18" $900
Wendy James Underpass Oil 18� x 24" $900
Wendy James Loading Dock Oil 24� x 18" $900
Wendy James
Cloud Jump Digital Photomontage 27� x 18" $300
Wendy James
Giant Steps Digital Photomontage 27� x 18" $300
Wendy James
High Notes Digital Photomontage 27� x 18" $300
Wendy James
Out to Dry Digital Photomontage 27� x 18" $300
Wendy James
Time Sweep Digital Photomontage 18� x 24" $300
Wendy James
Urban Swing Digital Photomontage 27� x 18" $300
Wendy James Kangaroo Ceramic 9” x 4" x 6” $100
Wendy James Kitty Ceramic 8” x 4" x 7” $100
Wendy James Monkey Ceramic 7” x 5" x 8” $100
Wendy James Rabbit Ceramic 8” x 5" x 6” $100
Wendy James Ram Ceramic 9” x 6" x 7” $100
Wendy James Swan Ceramic 8” x 6" x 8” $100
Artist Bios
John Brickels
John Brickels has been creating architecturally themed sculptures for over 30 years. Inspiration for his meticulously crafted buildings come from weathered Vermont barns, New York City row houses and Rust Belt factories. The City of San Antonio has presented Brickels' sculptures to visiting dignitaries such as Queen Elizabeth and Pope John Paul II. He is married to Frog Hollow artist Wendy James
Wendy James
Wendy James has been making ceramic sculptures, reliefs, and functional pottery for three decades. In addition to ceramics, she also works in photography and oil painting. She lives in Essex, Vermont, with her artist husband, John Brickels, and teaches art at Essex High School.
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