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Historic Bears Mill
“Art at the
Mill” exhibits patterns from nature
Historic Bear's Mill's Clark Gallery will feature the unique work of
glass artist Susan Cannon and sculptor and jewelry-maker Jennifer
Engel-Conley in the upcoming “Art At the Mill” exhibit opening with a
reception on Friday, July 8. Sweet and savory finger food provided by
The Merchant House plus drinks will be offered from 6 p.m. until 9
p.m.; the artists will speak about their work, methods, and
inspirations at 7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. The
exhibit, on display during Mill store hours, closes on Sunday, August
14.
According to Marti Goetz, Executive Director of Friends of Bear's Mill,
this exhibit is particularly suited for display at the lovely site on
the banks of Greenville Creek. “Susan Cannon's glass pieces are
inspired by nature—mountains, trees, the ocean, while Jeni
Engel-Conley's eclectic artistic background motivates her to create
impeccably designed architecturally-inspired pieces that contrast
beautifully with our rustic setting,” Ms. Goetz stated.
Former dancer Jennifer Engel-Conley earned a degree in architecture, a
field which the Ohio native says bears many similarities to dance.
“Both tap into the knowledge of how people move through space,”
Engel-Conley explains. “In design classes, I always got high marks for
how well the circulation worked in my buildings; that skill directly
translated into creating “place-making” sculpture; each medium informs
the next, making what I bring to my work pretty complex,” says the
nationally acclaimed artist. Always allowing for new influences to keep
her viewpoint fresh, Engel-Conley abides by classic principles of
rhythm, proportion, contrast and balance in designing the jewelry and
metal wall tiles that will be shown at Bear's Mill.
After years of professionally counseling clients to follow their
dreams, Susan Cannon pursued her own path to become a creator of glass
art. Not limiting herself to one style, she sometimes uses a single
line to emphasize simplicity, and at other times creates dramatic
complex designs in functional and decorative glass work, employing
varying techniques to achieve her goals. “Her stunning, colorful work
inspires a sense of joy in the viewer,” said Ms. Goetz. “These slumped
and fused glass pieces will enhance any home, providing beauty and
delight for years, to come,” she concluded.
Bear's Mill is open 11 a.m. till 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and
1 p.m. till 5 p.m. Sundays. 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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