Opening of the exhibit ECO-ART: Artists Respond – Reclaim, Reuse, Recreate.”

My friend Nancy and I went to the opening of the exhibit ECO:ART at the Hand in Hand gallery in Hendersonville yesterday night. It was a wonderful evening (the thunderstorms had come and gone by then) and the opening was really very well attended. Many of the artists were there, which is always fun. I thought the exhibit was beautiful, original and interesting and there were a number of pieces I would I have liked to take home with me. Even though the theme of the exhibit is a serious one, I did not think the message was overwhelming, as it often is when this subject is broached, and to me, the "lighter tone" made the exhibit even more pleasant. This is what the gallery said about it:
This “green” art exhibition will explore the artist’s response to the world and times in which we live. As creative alchemists, they work daily to transform materials and elements into something beautiful, useful and meaningful. Few artists still mine ore as the first step in forming a gold pendant, dig a riverbank of clay for a pottery mug, or harvest trees for a rocking chair. However, every artist develops sources for their material needs and the inspiration for their creations within the context of their own world. An increased awareness of our impact on the limited resources of our earth home redefine our daily lives, so too, it must affect our creativity."

If you are going to be in Flat Rock or in the Hendersonville area, stop by the gallery. This exhibit is on until July 5.
Hand in Hand Gallery is located at 2720 Greenville Highway (Highway 225) along Flat Rock’s Little Rainbow Row. For more information, call 828-697-7719 or visit www.handinhandgallery.com.