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Jewelry and
ceramics featured at Bears Mill
Pottery by Julie Clark, Dionne Fleming and Loretta Wray plus jewelry
created by Richmond, Indiana silversmith Terri Logan will be on display
during the final “Art at the Mill” exhibit of this season which opens
on Friday, December 5 and continues through December 31. The opening
night reception will take place during Bear's Mill's annual Candlelight
Open House on December 5 from 6 to 10 p.m.
“This exhibit is entitled 'Adorn,' because the ceramic artwork can
adorn the home while the timeless jewelry adorns the body,” said Julie
Clark, gallery coordinator for Bear's Mill. “In addition to offering
unique pieces to adorn yourself or your home, this exhibit offers
one-of-a-kind gifts that will be treasured long past the holiday
season,” Ms. Clark explained.
Terri Logan earned a Masters degree in Art Therapy, uniting her love
for her chosen career field, psychology, with her love for art and
providing a professional career that utilized the arts in many forms.
However, after 18 years as a psychotherapist, she decided to become a
full-time artist; she describes this decision from a psychological
perspective, saying that she makes jewelry because of the intimacy the
function allows, and uses metal and stone because they are inherently
strong materials with a rich historic value and intrinsic links to our
civilization. Her work has garnered many awards and prestigious gallery
placements.
Julie Clark has maintained a private pottery studio adjacent to Bear's
Mill for 35 years. “Inspiration for my clay work comes from the history
and beauty here, which I am honored to enjoy daily,” she said. Her
pieces feature modern elements which are inspired by the historic site,
pairing rustic and contemporary in appealing combinations that seem
totally appropriate and natural.
In 1993, Dionne Fleming moved to Darke County, where she began working
with Julie Clark in her studio. “Julie has taught me so many things
about clay, firing, design, and form; and I continue to learn with
her,” the Salt Lake City native stated. Dionne, who works full time at
a job unrelated to art, says that she is drawn to natural shapes and
surfaces, and hopes to continue her pursuit of the endless
possibilities of ceramics. “Pottery is my creative outlet; it fills my
soul,” she explained.
Loretta Wray says that she enjoys producing functional pieces that can
be used on a daily basis. “I hope that when someone takes a piece of my
pottery home, they will use it and enjoy it,” Loretta stated. The
ceramic artist built her own salt/soda kiln on her small farm near New
Castle, Indiana, where she pursues her dream of creating pottery that
connects with people and with nature.
Artworks by Gary Hovey and Dan Knepper will remain in the Gallery at
the Mill through November 30.
“Art At the Mill” receives financial support from Darke County
Endowment for the Arts. Art exhibits are on view during regular Mill
store hours, 11 a.m. till 5 p.m. daily. Historic Bear's Mill, owned and
operated by Friends of Bear's Mill, a non-profit organization, 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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