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Sep 6, 16 •
709 Views • Art, ARTSY SMARTSY, FEATURE MAIN • Ryan Small and Shea Carver • No Comments
Xenophobia, the fear of all foreign—that horrid noun and spectre of old and hopefully fading ideals is not exclusive to any one place or people. Be it in the snowy avalanche of white noise of the Carolina’s occasional dissonance on extemporaneous matters...
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Jun 2, 15 •
1310 Views • Art, ARTSY SMARTSY, FEATURE BOTTOM • Josephine Butler • No Comments
To get up close and personal with local artist Jillian Boivin’s work, one might feel tempted to reach out and touch. Braille-like dots weave around patterns of sea life and flora to tell stories of life on the coast. In the vein of Lilly Pulitzer,...
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May 26, 15 •
1074 Views • Art, ARTSY SMARTSY, FEATURE BOTTOM • Josephine Butler • No Comments
Local artists Elizabeth Singletary and Robert Salemme work differently. Singletary is a self-described collage artist who views her style of art as “painting with paper.” Salemme works in a variety of media, including steel, wood, paint and most recently...
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May 19, 15 •
918 Views • Art, ARTSY SMARTSY, FEATURE BOTTOM • Josephine Butler • No Comments
From the windy beaches of Wilmington to the huddled valleys of the Appalachians, North Carolina’s beauty is awe-inspiring. Just read the works of Thomas Wolfe or put on a James Taylor record. It is no wonder so many visual artists call the state home. This...
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May 12, 15 •
1091 Views • Art, ARTSY SMARTSY, FEATURE BOTTOM • Josephine Butler • No Comments
The Carolina Beach Street Arts Festival had humble beginnings. What started as a “Big Block Print Party” four years ago has evolved into an all-day event hosted by the Island Arts and Culture Alliance (IACA). More than 100 local artists, musical...
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May 5, 15 •
1127 Views • Art, ARTSY SMARTSY, FEATURE BOTTOM • Josephine Butler • No Comments
Wilmington artist Christopher Reid works at a rapid pace. His upcoming exhibition, “Reflections,” will open Jazzcars Gallery, which debuts on the local gallery scene on Friday, May 8. The show will feature more than 100 of Reid’s works, the bulk of...
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Apr 28, 15 •
1518 Views • Art, ARTSY SMARTSY, FEATURE SIDEBAR • Shea Carver • No Comments
Mio Reynolds’ fascinating art comes with layers of jubiliance and reverence, only matched by her impressive, varied journeys through life. From psychology student to peacemaker to mother and wife to teacher to CEO to artist, Reynolds’ story unfolds...
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Mar 10, 15 •
1310 Views • Art, ARTSY SMARTSY, FEATURE SIDEBAR • Kamerin Roth • No Comments
Brush and palette knife in hand, Jane Faudree reflects her love of nature and passion for visual art. Painting under the influence of French and American impressionists, combined with classical instruction, Faudree captures life and all its beautiful scenes...
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Jan 6, 15 •
1123 Views • Art, ARTSY SMARTSY, FEATURE SIDEBAR • Christian Podgaysky • No Comments
The tall and mighty pines of the Southeastern U.S. have long inspired many, from artists to musicians. Throughout history the longleaf pine ecosystem reigned supreme in the region; however, excessive timber harvesting and land development has greatly reduced...
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Dec 16, 14 •
1118 Views • Art, ARTSY SMARTSY, FEATURE MAIN • Jay Workman • No Comments
Call it coincidence or cosmic circumstance, but four months after moving into their spacious new digs, Bottega Art and Wine Bar is hosting a show titled, “IV.” It will feature four longtime patrons, friends and local artists. This Friday, December 19 the...
