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Scuppernong Gazette special IBX arts edition 2010TRANSCRIPT
Special IBX Arts Event Feature
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INAUGURAL EVENT MAY 29TH, 2010 - TYRRELL COUNTY
IBX artsINNER BANKS ARTS
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Thanks Travis Creek WoodOver 100 artists residing in the Inner Banks of North Carolina, thanked the public for sharing the vision of an Artistic Economy. their work is a product of our Heart and they felt honored to share it with Tyrrell County.
Together , IBXartists and Tyrrell
County are forging a Heritage for the next generation.
IBXarts has hosted a website for two years, Since it’s inception, over
100 artists have been listed, featured and promoted. They have had incredible coverage from Our State
magazine in the May 2009 Arts edition,All this on a shoestring budget
of less then $120 bucks! Although they have not formerly
sought sponsorship, many who share
the vision have chipped in to lend a hand.
IBXarts had gratefully acknowledged Tim and Rachel Spruill
of Travis Creek Wood Products for sharing their building and proper-
ty, Frank Dooley of IBXLifestyles for promotion, Tyrrell County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) for a
grant to cover signage and promotion materials, Southern Dreams Gallery for
print material, Ingrid Lemme of the Scuppernong Gazette and Swan Quarterly, Katie Hurley (author of
IBXarts Smart) ,The Private donations of Photographer Ron Kemp, Pitt
County’s Artist, Destry Sparks, Hyde County’s Joan Sears, and Joni Fortney and all the Artists that share
the vision of an Artistic Economy !
The future of IBXarts looks bright!IBXarts ( Inner Banks Arts) has a
vision of an Artistic Economy as they have been able to empower Independent Artists for no
cost. IBXarts.org will be moving forward with some neat opportunities
around the bend along with a redesign.
Denise Murphy, Mixed Media, Currituck County
Tunde, Acrylic Painting, Pasqoutank County
Christy Maready, Portrait
Photography, Tyrrell County
Lee Ann Vincent, Watercolor,
Perquimians County
Diane King, Oil painting, Pitt County
Faye Eure, Acrylic painting, Pitt County
Marge Soper, Oil Painting, Chowan County, Chowan County Arts Council
Devon Hurley, Clay Balance
Pottery, Washington County
Ashley King, Outdoor
Photography, Tyrrell County
Ken Cherry, Enviornmental Photography, Tyrrell County
Destry Sparks, Mixed Media assemblage, Pitt County
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Photo by Neli LemmeTeddi Forsyth, Long Leaf Pine
needle basketry, Washington County
John Peel, Pottery, Pasqoutank
County
Margi Wynn, Acrylic painting,
Perquimanns County
Melanie Kosis, Stained Glass, Washington County
Erik Errickson, Silver Jewelry Smith, Martin County
Tessie Ann Adams, Contemp. Art, Pitt County
Cobb, Sculpture, Bertie County
( Merry Hill)
Jamie Konaski Davidson, Macro
Photography, Pitt County
EriK Mattsson, Watercolor, Washington County
The Kilian Family, Tyrrell County
The artists listed are in no
particular order.
A Successful Arts Fest!IBX ArtsFest was a success!
Over $4,000 of art sold - proceeds went directly to the Artist who sold. -
truly we are realizing an artisic economy in Art sales itself.
- Tom Kilian
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J A COBB, SCULPTURE, BERTIE COUNTY ( MERRY HILL)
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J A Cobb
J A COBB, SCULPTURE, BERTIE COUNTY ( MERRY HILL)
J A CobbA man who takes his whimsy very seriously. Once this metal sculptor traded in his three
piece suits and starched shirts for jeans and a T-shirt, he never glanced back. He found a life he loves. One where five and six foot frogs in tutus and tuxedos are the norm and his graceful herons and realistic fish sculptures dot the gardens and homes throughout the
United States, England and Canada. This world is far from what Cobb envisioned after graduating with a degree in business from the University of North Carolina, but one he has
embraced with both his heart and soul.
www.cobbstudio.com
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TUNDE, ACRYLIC PAINTING, PASQUOTANK COUNTY
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Tunde Afolayan
TUNDE AFOLAYAN FAMOUS JR- a Nigerian native continues to make a significant impact on the lives of people through his
paintings, and mixed-media expressions. He is a graduate of the prestigious Yaba College of Technology 'Yaba School' Lagos-Nigeria and University of Missouri-Columbia; MO. Exploring color
as the basis of painting, Tunde infuses spiritualism and symbolism in his powerful lyrical expressions. His thematic compositions captured in vibrant colors allow figurative images to adopt expressive, abstract qualities as well as representational styles. Tunde’s spontaneous, energetic gestures created splashes, strokes, and heavily layered areas that reveal the confident control of his painting media for clarity of expressions. His color pallet tampered with strong and vibrant hues
exemplifies his powerful traditional African roots and aesthetics. Tunde’s paintings are held in private and corporate collections throughout the world. Currently he teaches Art Appreciation at Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina where he serves as a member of the adjunct faculty.
- www.tundevisualart.com
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DESTRY SPARKS, MIXED MEDIA ASSEMBLAGE, PITT COUNTY
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Destry Sparks’ Mixed Media
DESTRY SPARKS, MIXED MEDIA ASSEMBLAGE, PITT COUNTY
Destry S. Sparks is a contemporary mixed media painter using unconventional media such as driftwood, raw burlap and even parched white bones. These found objects create a
visceral effect upon the surface of his works, bringing a very tangible element to painting. His influences range from contemporary international painters (Anselm Kiefer and Gregory Amenoff) and modern masters (such as Joan Miro) to untrained outsiders and ancient
artists from diverse cultures (African, Aboriginal and native American). From his studio in the college town of Greenville, NC to galleries around the country, Sparks enjoys bringing
his work to new audiences. By networking internationally with other innovative artists, he organizes outstanding group exhibitions under the Sparks Art Projects banner to expose their work to new markets. www.destrysparks.com
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JOHN PEEL, POTTERY, EDENTON, PASQUOTANK COUNTY
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John Peel
JOHN PEEL, POTTERY, PASQUOTANK COUNTY
John Peel, Pottery, Pasquotank County
John Peel’s Pottery is located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. All of John Peel Pottery's glazes are non toxic and microwave and dishwasher safe. His hope is to provide you with a piece of pottery that will be used and enjoyed for a long time.
East Carolina University, Greenville, North CarolinaB.F.A Ceramics
www.etsy.com/shop/johnpeelpottery John Peel attended the IBX arts show with his wife Natalie Peel and their new baby.
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TEDDI FORSYTH, LONG LEAF PINE NEEDLE BASKETRY, ROPER, WASHINGTON COUNTY
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Teddi Forsyth
TEDDI FORSYTH, LONG LEAF PINE NEEDLE BASKETRY,
Revealing Nature’s Art - Long Leaf Pine Needle Baskets by Teddi Forsyth of Roper, NCAgricultural and rural heritage in Eastern North Carolina fostered the creation of a wide
variety of crafts for both utilitarian and decorative purposes such as basket weaving, decorative glasswork and other homemade crafts.Ms. Teddi crafts baskets with the needles of the Long Leaf Pine Tree. Some incorporate
other items from nature such as crab shells or seed pods. All of these baskets are entirely hand made and no two will ever be totally alike. Each is signed with a small silver tree frog
which she selected as her logo. Some of the baskets have been awarded 1st, 2nd. 3rd and honorable mention at art shows and fairs. Contact her at [email protected]
MARGE SOPER, OIL PAINTING, CHOWAN COUNTY, CHOWAN COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL
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Marge Soper
MARGE SOPER, OIL PAINTINGS
Marge Soper, Oil Painting, Chowan County, Chowan County Arts Council Ms. Marge also gives painting classes, workshops and does commissions.
“The painting over is precious!”- IL
www.chowanarts.org
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MELANIE KOCSIS, STAINED GLASS, ROPER, WASHINGTON COUNTY
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Melanie Kocsis
MELANIE KOCSIS, STAINED GLASS, WASHINGTON COUNTY
Some call her the “Glass Goddess” and when one sees the beautiful things she ‘original’ designs, one understands why. Melanie Kocsis custom designs windows and lamps and
also garden stepping stones and many other interesting things to decorate a home. Her art make unique gifts!
Send her an email to [email protected]
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KEN CHERRY, ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY, TYRRELL COUNTY
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Terrie Cherry
KEN CHERRY, ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Fine Art of Our Agricultural Heritage and Rural Lanscape
“I grew up on a farm in Pasquotank County, NC and later moved south of the Albemarle Sound into Tyrrell County. Today, I work here as a farmer, seed grower and photographer. My wife Terrie and I operate Southern Dreams Gallery in Columbia.”
Photo on the left: Terrie Cherry (green shirt) is talking to Ingrid Lemme, co-publisher of the Scuppernong Gazette.
www.southerndreamsgallery.com 205 Main Street, Columbia, NY 27925252-276-4831
Open Tuesdays to Fridays from 10 to 5 pm and Saturday from 10 to 2 pm.
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ASHLEY SPRUILL-KING
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Ashley King
ASHLEY KING, OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY, TYRRELL COUNTY
Ashlee King grew up on a farm near Columbia, North Carolina, a small town in northeastern part of the state. She has always enjoyed taking pictures, but during her
years at NC State University, Ashlee developed a love for the art. After she moved back home to work on the family farm, she decided to incorporate her love of photography with her long-time love of agriculture. Now, she strives to capture the world around her, paying
special attention to her rural heritage. http://songsouthphoto.com
Ashlee’s photography has been featured on the cover of the Scuppernong Gazette
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DEVON HURLEY, CLAY BALANCE POTTERY, WASHINGTON COUNTY
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Devon Hurley
DEVON HURLEY, CLAY BALANCE POTTERY, WASHINGTON
Devon Hurley, Clay Balance Pottery, Washington County Small and serene, The board and batton sided pottery studio of IBXarts bustled with
activity this past month as three potters threw clay from sun up to sundown. At the wheels were potter Thomas Kilian, his father Tom and the California clay artist Devon Hurley that aided the Kilian's in firing the Skutt Kiln for the first time. Devon "ting ting" Hurley, became
known for his unique ability to push the pottery process along at an incredible speed, while maintaining unique tooled forms on the wheel that at times were too thin. Always
pushing the limits of the medium, Devon was rewarded with some unique pieces during the two week stent. www.devonhurley.info
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TESSIE ANN ADAMS, CONTEMPORARY ART, PITT COUNTY
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Tessie Ann Adams
TESSIE ANN ADAMS, CONTEMPORARY ART, PITT COUNTY
Contemporary Southern Folk ArtThe art of Tessie Ann Adams is energetic, jaunty, colorful, and moderately primitive. A
distinctive Contemporary Southern Folk Art that blends the bold and stark of color, line, and texture with out-of-box viewpoints of the extraordinary in the commonplace. While drawing on elements of caricature and the quirk of commonplace conditions, her art
reveals sensitivity and retains the pure essence of her subjects. It is fresh, spontaneous, and compelling. www.taaart.com
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THOMAS KILIAN, POTTERY, TYRRELL COUNTY
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Thomas Kilian (left) with his friend.
THOMAS KILIAN, POTTERY
“You can look at a piece of clay............ and see personality in it.” Says the young artist Thomas Kilian who created the pottery on the table from start to
finish. Thomas explains: “The term "Pottery" is used to describe the result of working clay into a vessel, a usable vessel. In certain artistic circles it also refers to work that may be less than functional and in the future, any artistic expression of clay will more than likely be
called "Pottery". It wasn't always this way, in the past "Pottery" was a term reserved specifically for "a place where pots are made" ( like "Factory", "Bakery" )- in a broader
sense included cups, saucers, plates and other various encpooterments that made life, well... livable. ("Cuppery" never did flow off the tongue! ) The person that fashioned the clay was and is still called the "Potter".”
www.kilianpottery.com
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CHRISTY MAREADY, PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY, TYRRELL COUNTY
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Christy and her daughter Zoe Corin Maready
CHRISTY MAREADY’S COTTAGE PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN
was established around the year 2000, although her love of taking pictures started at a young age. At around age 10, she purchased my first camera by saving up Bazooka Comics and paying postage. All through childhood she had a camera and laughs now at the pictures I took then and still has
today! In 1996 she graduated from James Sprunt Community College with a degree in Commercial Art & Advertising Design. During her time in college, she took photography courses, things which are virtually extinct today, such as darkroom technique and developing film. She has now grown into the digital and online age which has made photography so much easier! After working for a daily paper in Jacksonville, NC as a Graphic Designer for a few years, she realized how much she also loved to
take pictures and even write copy. A few years later, she became a newspaper Photo Journalist, all the while taking pictures on the side. She moved to Columbia, NC in 2006 and continues to do what she loves.http://cottagephotography.zenfolio.com/about.html
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SCUPPERNONG GAZETTE JULY 2010 - SPECIAL EDITION - EDITORIAL
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Jamie Konanski Davidson on the right top photo
JAMIE KONASKI DAVIDSON, MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY
Jamie focuses on the intimate details of the natural world, with special emphasis on close-up photography. Her photographic interests also include gardens, wildflowers, old farm buildings
and tobacco barns, lighthouses and coastal scenes. Jamie has exhibited her work over the past ten years, including the North Carolina Museum of Life & Science, Sertoma Arts Center, and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences with fellow nature photographer, Bill
Campbell. Her work has appeared in Wildlife in North Carolina magazine, North Carolina Literary Review and Fear of the Coming Drought and on the covers of Impressions magazine
(Spring/Summer 2004), Tar River Poetry, Asheville Poetry Review and the Breast Cancer Resource Directory of North Carolina (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Editions). She is currently serving as Nature Photography Summit Program Chair for North American Nature Photography
Association. www.newlifephotos.com
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SCUPPERNONG GAZETTE JULY 2010 - SPECIAL EDITION - EDITORIAL
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Over $4,000 of art sold - proceeds went directly to the Artist who sold. - truly we are realizing an artisic economy in Art sales itself.
- Tom Kilian
" It is an exciting time and there will soon be a new generation at the helm of IBXarts." - Tom Kilian explains, "As Americans we are confident about the future, however, I have been to a place on earth where there is little confidence and I must share with you, my heart is heavy for those in Darfur, Sudan." - Tom shares, " Inner Banks Arts will go through a metamorphis as interest in our thrust to develop an artistic economy has swelled, I couldn't be more excited to pass this onto a youthful generation that will gain the support of the region as we empower others to take the helm of IBXarts in the true spirit of incubating growth."
Recently IBXarts had secured the young Columnist Katie Hurley, Ms.
Hurley holds a B.A. in Art History from Bridgewater State College Massa-chusetts. Ms Hurley is currently
working towards her Master’s of Information and Library Science,
specializing in Rare Books and Special Collections; but most importantly, she loves ART! "Art has always been an
escape for me, something I could turn to in a time of need for inspiration,
hope, relaxing, and happiness." states Katie.Inner Banks Arts has included Katie on the staff as a featured
columnist , covering Art promotion and
sales inquires. If there is a specific topic or issue you as a reader would
like to be covered please contact M s . H u r l e y a t : [email protected]
www.IBXarts.org
IBX Arts Show was a $uccess!
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SCUPPERNONG GAZETTE JULY 2010 - SPECIAL EDITION - EDITORIAL
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IBX arts fest 2010Unfortunately we could not feature
all artists, due to space restraints, but most
importantly due to lack of information. We editors know that the most
talented artists (of all media) often don’t
understand the importance of their presence on the Internet.
No doubt, you need a
core group, like Pocosin Arts for local exposure and IBX Arts for regional
exposure. I mention these
organizations, because this event was held in
Tyrrell County. YES, one artist can be
the marketer and his/her own promoter, but it takes
a lot of work to get something like this
started . You’ll need a group of people who are excited and are willing to
put in some work to make it happen. Get an
affiliation with an organization you feel comfortable with, or
better, as many as you like.
But first, please get a simple website and a nice
business cards that featurer your URL, your
web-site address that is, and your email address
and phone number.
- Or get a Facebook page - the most
important social networking tool today is
Facebook! - The editors and
writers need to find you
on the web, they do
research, which is another word for gathering of
information. The more
information they find about you, the better.
You can
create a simple website TODAY for less then $ 5
a month and that includes hosting.
You and your wonderful talents are
worth it. “Although many feel
the art should speak for itself”
It’s just not so!
Many artist spend a tremendous time developing
their talent but put little or no effort into developing even a profile. They fail to
understand that to be an artist means that you are
have to engage in some sort of marketing and / or social media networking in
order for you to make waves.
All the best. Ingrid Lemme
Faye Eure, Acrylic painting,
Diane King, Oil paintings and Shadow Boxes - Acrylic.
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