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Historic Bears Mill
Final “Art at the
Mill” features Innovative Installation
Indiana artist Zach Medler uses an array of traditional and
non-traditional media to create his unique pieces which will be
exhibited in an installation format at historic Bear's Mill until
Sunday, December 31, closing this season for “Art at the Mill.” The
series will take a short recess during the cold winter months, but will
re-open in Spring, 2013. Medler's installation entitled “Midwestern
Landscapes” will include ceramics, paintings, and sculptures created
from found objects of wood, metal, paper, books, fabric, and more. The
exhibit opens with an artist's reception offering light appetizers and
wine from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday, November 30.
According to Julie Clark, retail manager and gallery coordinator for
Bear's Mill, Zach is a potter, printmaker, and painter with a degree in
ceramics from Purdue University. “Zach's work is incredible -
interesting and fun and moving and charming,” Ms. Clark stated. “He is
creating this three dimensional installation mural that will spill from
the wall and onto the floor, telling its story in muted tones and
midwest-inspired imagery to fit perfectly within the Mill's warm,
rustic setting. Although the installation has an overall narrative,
each panel will stand on its own and can be purchased individually,”
she explained.
The artist himself says that his art is focused on connection with his
audience. He often asks viewers to interact with his work by touching
and even moving components. “My job is to create a simply told story
that people can experience for themselves,” Zach said. His serious, yet
playful pieces capture themes that reveal aspects of rural, suburban,
and city living, and to which most viewers can relate.
The work of Dayton, Ohio, collage artist Marsha Pippenger remains on
display at the Mill through Sunday, November 25. “Art At the Mill” has
received funding from the Ami McClurkin Community Fund, held by the
HOPE Foundation of Darke County, and also receives support from Darke
County Endowment for the Arts. The art exhibit is on view during
regular Mill store hours, 11 a.m. till 5 p.m. daily. Historic Bear's
Mill is operated by Friends of Bear's Mill, a non-profit organization,
and is located at 6450 Arcanum-Bear's Mill Road about 5 miles east of
Greenville. For more information, contact Bear's Mill at 937-548-5112
or www.bearsmill.com.
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