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Watercolors and
Wood Sculptures on display at Bear’s Mill
Wood sculptures by Richmond, Indiana resident Tom Bartel will be
displayed alongside the watercolors of Peter Frederick at historic
Bear's Mill during the month of September. The monthly “Art at the
Mill” series features the work of an artist who creates
three-dimensional pieces alongside complementary two dimensional fine
art. The Bartel/Frederick exhibit opens on Friday, August 29 with a
reception featuring hors d'oeuvres and drinks from 6 p.m. till 9 p.m.;
the artists will speak briefly about their work, methods, and
inspiration at 7 p.m. This exhibit continues through Sunday, September
21.
According to Julie Clark, retail manager and gallery coordinator for
Bear's Mill, the nostalgic quality of Peter Frederick's paintings
enhances and illuminates the abstract realism of Bartel's sculptures.
“These artists bring an almost spiritual quality to their work that
permeates the aura of our unique exhibit space; this exhibit will
provide a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of busy lives, a
mini-vacation that elates the spirit and inspires the soul,” Ms. Clark
stated.
Tom Bartel retired from teaching art at Richmond High School in 2013,
and enjoys now being able to spend the majority of his time in the
studio. His highly finished sculptures, created from various woods,
take on forms indicative of nature and humans. Bartel says that the
central inspirations for his art work are his family and the
magnificent trees that provide the material he sculpts into various
shapes. “Trees represent the splendor and wonder of the world and
remain a source of revelation,” explained the sculptor. However, he
does not usually offer his own impressions of his work, preferring to
allow viewers to form their own opinions and interpretations.
A self-taught painter, Peter Frederick finds inspiration in the
changing light and shadow produced by the interaction of the sun and
weather conditions throughout each day and each season. He is drawn to
subjects with bold contrasting color values, especially those evoking
fond memories of a bucolic past. The landscapes of Ohio, Pennsylvania,
Indiana, and Kentucky provide the subjects for his realistic work which
often moves viewers to linger while contemplating the seemingly
familiar scenes.
Laurel Dabbs' finely hand-crafted duck decoys, songbirds and
shorebirds, and photographs by Paula Willmot Kraus remain on display at
Bear's Mill through Sunday, August 24. “Art At the Mill” receives
financial support from Darke County Endowment for the Arts. Art
exhibits are on view during regular Mill store hours, 11 a.m. till 5
p.m. daily. Historic Bear's Mill is owned and 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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