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standard stag thursday, november 15, 2012
Thinking Outside The Xbox
Eureka!
john mcentire If you are reading this, I have returned safely from my nuptials—successfully, I might add. We ventured off to Eureka Springs in northwest Arkansas, for a week of honeymooning, during which many adventures ensued. To my wife’s endearingly loyal nature, she stayed with me the whole time. Despite my masculinity being questioned by a white-bearded old-timer for ordering a mixed drink (my mistake), my musicianship skills being trounced by a mountain man bluegrass band singing about methamphetamines, and my charm being thoroughly surpassed by a Cajun van driver in a Victorian vest, she still likes me. And if I may briefly boast, I consider that one of my crowning achievements. Our adventures paired well with the town’s calm culture and the beautiful backdrop of the Ozark Mountains. For over a century, Eureka Springs has had a reputation for being a healthy and inspirational retreat, which has been fully embraced by generations of creative types: artists, writers, musicians, and a substantial number of hippies. As such, there were many shops, galleries, and craftspeople that attracted us during our exploration about the town, but one in particular stood out–The Quicksilver Art & Fine Craft Gallery on Spring Street featured unique, handmade products from many artists around the Ozarks and the U.S. at large that kept us coming back long after the rest of the woodcuts, pots, and art glass trinkets blurred together.
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1. Clock by Mikutowski Woodworking - Mike Mikutowski works from Michigan’s upper peninsula combining contemporary style with traditional processes to create pieces with superior form as well as function. This clock makes me need a desk to put it on, which would require another room to put it in, but I try not to go down that road. Too much covetousness for one starter apartment to handle.
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2. Eclipse by Kovecses Designs - From rural North Carolina, the Kovecses design Asian-inspired vases and accent pieces. This collection of Ikebana vases was on display at the gallery, and if my décor of choice didn’t consist solely of unbreakables out of necessity, I would have picked up a couple for kitchen centerpieces. The featured vase, called the Eclipse, is made from bubinga and stained glass. 3. Hickory Burl by Unique Turnings by Jerry Crowe - Jerry Crowe works his pottery out of Ozark woods, salvaging what he can from the leftovers of a local logging company. The featured woodwork has malachite inlays and an oil and wax finish.
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