New Member Spotlight
Found Art Collective Now Open on Scotts Valley Drive
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ound Art Collective, now open at 5167 Scotts Valley Drive, features pottery and other handmade goods, many from local artists. The products are earth-friendly, and the artists use sustainable processes in their work. Mother-and-daughter team, Elaine Sherer and Jennifer Janisch, created Found Art Collective out of a love for pottery and a desire to offer an alternative to mass produced, disposable goods. Elaine started collecting pottery in the Midwest in the 1970s, bartering with goods from the family’s woodworking
business, trading with other artists on the art show circuit. Now semi-retired, Elaine enjoys sourcing wellexecuted ceramics and other handmade goods. Jennifer works in the tech industry but is a creative at heart. She provides the back-of-house support. When one steps into the Found Art Collective gallery, it’s not clear if you’ve stepped into the past or into the future. A mash up of modern, contem-
porary aesthetic with farmhouse, rustic sets the stage for fine ceramics both new and vintage. There are local artists’ wares as well as handcrafted goods from other parts of the country. The ceramics offered range from sculptural vases to unique plates, bowls and mugs, as well as special purpose items like French butter dishes, and the occasional berry bowl. In addition to pottery, the shop offers jewelry, greeting
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cards, kitchen accoutrement and self care products. Bath and body products range from scented soaps and shampoo bars to beard care products. The selection reflects a desire for simple, yet sophisticated, functional art for the kitchen, bath, and dining room. ••• The shop is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. You can visit their website at www.foundartcollective.com or follow them on Instagram @foundart collective.com where they share when new goods arrive in the shop.
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