“My Dear” Oil on canvas 48″ x 24″
Join us for Canvases for Conservation: Art Show and Online Auction of work by Elizabeth Darrow to benefit the Coastal Land Trust this summer! The online Auction is open for bidding now and ends at 4:30pm on Sunday, August 16th. View the art in person at a ticketed art opening on Friday, August 14, 5-8pm & on Saturday and Sunday, August 15-16, 10am-5pm free and open to the public at Station No. 2 Historic Firehouse at 602 S. 5th Ave., Wilmington, NC 28401 (Corner of 5th and Castle Streets).
About the Artist
Elizabeth Darrow has made Wilmington her home since 1977. Born in Hartford, Conn. Darrow is a 1967 graduate of Oberlin College (Oberlin, Ohio), where she majored in painting. She has been working in oil and collage throughout her career, usually in the manner of Abstract Expressionism.
She works in a variety of styles depending on her medium but never works “from life” in the traditional sense. Most of the imagery that comes to her seems to hatch of its own accord, emerging from the process. Darrow enjoys working with color, repeating patterns, and embedding humor (and angst) into her work. Each piece takes her on a journey of discovery where she hopes to lose herself to the process.My
Darrow’s works are held in many private collections locally and abroad. Additionally, her work can be found in the permanent collections of the Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington, North Carolina, Duke University Medical Center, R.J. Reynolds, Lowes, Wells Fargo, BB&T Bank, SAS Institute, Sara Lee Inc., The Holiday Inn, and Nations Bank.
The North Carolina Coastal Land Trust conserves lands with scenic, recreational, historic and/or ecological value. Our mission is to enrich our state through conservation of natural areas and working landscapes, education, and the promotion of good land stewardship in our coastal communities.
Meryl Lefkovich “A Balance of Wings (Diptych)” Oil painting on canvas, 24″ x 60″
This September, Asheville-based guest artist Meryl Lefkovich will be inviting us into the magical realism of her paintings, which blend nature, animals, and symbols to evoke the soul. A self-taught painter originally from the Boston area, Meryl’s move to Asheville has deepened her connection to the natural world and the importance of its preservation. Meryl uses oil paint to unearth the hidden connections between humanity and the wild, and embrace the enchantment that lies just beyond the surface of reality. Says Meryl:
“Through my art, I aim to convey the profound sense of harmony that can be found when humans reconnect with the untamed spirit of nature.”
Join us in the gallery on Sunday, September 20th, 2-5pm for our Artist Reception. Enjoy special refreshments, meet our artists, and enjoy live music by violinist Shirley Lebo! This exhibit will run through November 1st, alongside a new selection of featured works by our 30+ Gallery Artists.
Art by Brian Evans, Debra Bucci, and Dianne Evans
Art in Bloom Gallery is celebrating this holiday season through its Annual Holiday Show, featuring the latest creations of gallery artists Debra Bucci, Brian Evans, & Dianne Evans! Painter Debra Bucci will join forces with ceramicists Brian Evans & Dianne Evans once more to embrace the power of color, texture, and movement in every dimension. Between Debra’s dynamic color patterns and details, Brian’s sculpted forms and weathered textures, and Dianne’s paper-resist patterns and striking surfaces, these artists fuse natural inspirations with their distinct media and techniques to evoke energy, joy, and beauty.
Join us in the gallery on Sunday, November 8th, 2-5pm for our Artist Reception. Enjoy special refreshments, meet our artists, and enjoy live music by guitarist Robert Beauchene! Discover our 30+ Gallery Artists’ delightful new creations, and shop for one-of-a-kind gifts to beautify your home year-round.