Tuesday, we went to Albuquerque, to a store of store fixtures and bought gridwall to create the screen between the Art Garden Gallery and the Greenhouse Creative Center. We wanted a wall that was not a wall so the spaces would still share energy, but there would be difference.
Wednesday, we spent the entire day in the space – starting for the first time to set out displays and products.
Though I don’t have prices figured out and can’t put these for sale online until after our opening, I can show and tell a few things . . .
I’ll start with the whimsical and wonderful ceramic art by K. D. Fullerton. We do not have this particular piece (wish we did) but we have a very nice selection which will take up a good piece of wall.
And I personally love these pieces . . . made of wood, copper, and glass . . .
Each piece is about 5.5″ x 8.5″ and heavy because it is based on a block of wood. The glass is fired onto the copper and then the pieces is formed to the word. A quote runs around the outside edges. This one says “May all your weeds be wildflowers.” We have 10 designs in the gallery to start with. The artist is Houston Llew from Georgia.
And how about these beautiful fused glass birds? We have them hanging on one of our metal trees in two sizes. They come from Bainbridge Island up in the Northwest and are handmade by Racquel Stanek . . .
So far, we are loving how things are beginning to shape up.
What wonderful things to start your journey with. I adore the copper piece and can see the little glass bird hanging here in some wonderful, whimsical spot to be created just for it! How excited you must be…and so are we!
I love seeing how your gallery is coming together. Great choices of art!!! Wish I lived closer.
Wow wow! I’m loving the art and the metal trees! I can feel the excitement from here in Texas. Wishing you the VERY best Jessica! Thanks so much for sharing your adventure with us.
I also am thrilled with how things are shaping up. You have great taste and are willing to share it with us.
How beautiful all these are. What a great assembly to open your store. Best of everything. Jane ellen
these are wonderful pieces….love seeing them!
your space is shaping up to be chock full of sumptuous eye candy!
tfs, sandyh
sandyha@comcast.net
Love that little bird!