The Folly Current » bridge http://follycurrent.com Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:39:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 New art for the holidays http://follycurrent.com/2009/12/09/new-art-for-the-holidays/ http://follycurrent.com/2009/12/09/new-art-for-the-holidays/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:03:14 +0000 Akhyari http://follycurrent.com/?p=930 AtTheBridgeWEBContinuing with their parade of visiting artists, At the Bridge Art Gallery will be hosting two wonderfully contrasting artists – Janet Kozachek and Linda Elksnin – during the month of December.
Kozachek, a roster artist for the South Carolina State Arts Commission, is an accomplished and traveled painter and mosaic artist. Her art has been exhibited throughout the world and Folly Beach will be her home for the next month. Her eclectic work has been influenced by her experiences in other countries and has earned her awards around the globe. Kozachek uses a classic and unique method to create her paint in this modern age.
“I use only the best materials in my paintings, taking time and great care in the preparation of my gesso panels and oil canvases,” says Kozachek. “I often use hand-ground, pure mineral pigments on burnished oil and marble dust gesso grounds for a luxurious, sumptuous look.”
Her mosaics are breathtaking and alive. Some are functional; all of them are beautiful. Examples of both will be available for viewing and purchase during December.
Elksnin, a Mount Pleasant resident, has only recently dedicated herself to her art, although it has been a part of her life for much longer. Her exhibited work is reminiscent of ancient Native American cultures, with lots of vivid colors and shapes.
“Folk, self-taught, and visionary artists from around the world are the inspiration for my mixed media works,” she says. “Appreciation for the textile art of the Kuna, Oaxacan wood carvings, and Haitian folk paintings led me to create paintings by layering watercolor and gouache, then building up texture with colored pencils. Animals, birds, fish, and insects often are the subjects of my paintings.”
Elksnin received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Syracuse University and went on to obtain a Masters and Doctorate from the University of Virginia. While in Virginia, she taught watercolor painting before becoming a professor at the Citadel where she spent 23 years. In 2006, she retired Emeritus Professor of Education and took up art. Over the past two years alone, Elksnin has received an honorable mention at the 2008 Art in the Park Juried Outdoor Exhibit in Blowing Rock, NC.
Many of her original pieces will be on display and for sale, as well as many of her more affordable prints. However, the originals of both artists are also priced very well. R.T. Shepherd, whose work was displayed with Tyler Blanton’s during last month’s exhibition, will continue to hang through December, as well.
This holiday season, don’t forget to stop by At the Bridge for some unique and original art work.
At the Bridge is located at 83 Center Street on Folly Beach.

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Piggy Backin' Moondog is one of many works by Tyler Blanton being shown at "Over the Edge", an art show at the At the Bridge art gallery which will also be featuring works by R.T. Shepherd.

Piggy Backin' Moondog is one of many works by Tyler Blanton being shown at "Over the Edge", an art show at the At the Bridge art gallery which will also be featuring works by R.T. Shepherd.

Continuing to bring legitimate art to Folly Beach, At the Bridge gallery owner Suzan McNeil will be hosting a new art exhibit called “Over the Edge” featuring two of Charleston’s most talented artists. The event kicks off with a free open house on October 17 from 5-10pm with heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks provided.
The exhibit will display the art work of Tyler Blanton, whose art is intelligent, thought provoking, and created using a variety of mediums. Blanton has been featured in various downtown galleries and has received several awards at Spoleto.
Shepherd will be returning to “the Bridge” for the second time. Last year he blessed Folly Beach with unique constructions of art that you rarely see in today’s watered down art culture. He has a very interesting way of showing the world the fantastic that we often overlook in everyday life. It is a refreshing view that reminds one of the wonder of life and reinvigorates the soul to seek it out. If you missed R.T. the first time around, do not punish yourself by missing it again.
Over the Edge is a fantastic opportunity for Folly Beach to connect with world-class art. Give yourself a treat and come to At the Bridge on October 17. The exhibits will be on display through November, but the opening party is a one time experience.

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