d i a l e c t
is proud to present:

The first solo exhibition from metal sculptor
~Shira Loa~
http://www.shiraloa.com/

Tangible Growth in Metal Sculpture~

Closing Reception~ Saturday, November 5th, 7-11pm

About the artist~
"It’s like a botany I have in my head….

Sometimes I call my sculptures “cocoons”, “flowers”, “mushrooms” and “branches,” though really, they are... [read more]

d i a l e c t
is proud to present:

The first solo exhibition from metal sculptor
~Shira Loa~
http://www.shiraloa.com/

Tangible Growth in Metal Sculpture~

Closing Reception~ Saturday, November 5th, 7-11pm

About the artist~
"It’s like a botany I have in my head….

Sometimes I call my sculptures “cocoons”, “flowers”, “mushrooms” and “branches,” though really, they are all and none of these things. My pieces do not replicate, but reference organic forms, allowing me to abstract shapes I appreciate in the natural world in order to communicate the joy that they inspire in me; the feelings they evoke put into form. It’s my own kind of botany, with its references known and unknown."

For this show, she will be creating illuminated diorama's with her original metallic gardens.

Shira's amazing jewelry will also be showcased~

"The opportunity to show my couture pieces has rejuvenated my interest in jewelry and my faith in artistic success without mass production in other countries. I want to show the broad scope of my work while still tying it all together, as well as offer multiple opportunities for people to connect with the aesthetic. If someone does not have a place for a larger sculpture, they may find that a piece of my jewelry evokes the same natural elements they appreciate in the sculpture. Or vice versa."

Process (a.k.a the devil/angel is in the details)

"In an age of machines, “raising” metal is a technique of the past. For centuries, craftsman used the technique to create vessels and utensils, heating non-ferrous (brass, bronze, copper, silver) sheet metal until malleable and then cooling it to use hammers and stakes to stretch, bend and compress the metal into complex and hollow forms.
After studying with a master of the technique (http://www.opb.org/programs/artbeat/segments/view/642 ) for two years, I continued on my own for the following six, using raising to create organic sculptural forms that reference roots, plants, cocoons and chrysalises. I’ve so love exploring how an innately hard and tough material like metal can be made to look soft, alive, kaleidoscopic."

In addition to Shira's work, we have a TBA showing from our wonderful resident artists, as well as a fully stocked accessories counter~

Tonia King~ http://www.queenking.com/
LAS ~ http://www.lisasoltis.com/LAS/LAS_Jewelry.html
Belle Brooke~ http://www.bellebrooke.net/
Laser Ray~ http://www.wileyscoldfusion.com/
Shira Loa~ http://www.shiraloa.com/
delevo designs~ http://www.delevo.com/
Zubin~ http://www.zubinart.com/


We look forward to this very special show and invite each of you to visit during one of the show hours, or our regular gallery hours throughout the month:

Thursday~ 5-10pm
Friday~ 5-10pm
Saturday~ 2-8pm