{"id":1158,"date":"2011-04-19T15:53:57","date_gmt":"2011-04-19T22:53:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sierramadrenews.net\/?p=1158"},"modified":"2011-04-19T16:08:45","modified_gmt":"2011-04-19T23:08:45","slug":"featured-artist-for-art-fair-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.sierramadrenews.net\/?p=1158","title":{"rendered":"Featured Artist for Art Fair Announced"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ivy Shuman, Featured Artist Photo courtesy of Friends of the Library<\/p><\/div>\n

The Friends of the Sierra Madre Library are pleased to announce and introduce Ivy Shuman as the Featured Artist for their 49th Annual Art Fair, Saturday May 7 and Sunday May 8.<\/p>\n

A woodturner for more than 25 years and self-described \u201cwood-junkie\u201d, Ivy, owner of Storied Woods in Chatsworth (www.storiedwoods.com<\/strong><\/a>), is expecting to present his selection of art pieces which will include wood vases, classic bowls, flower bowls, and business and home accessories.\u00a0 \u201cMy creative endeavors have evolved from a high regard for craft and craftsmanship.\u00a0 Early on, I\u2019d fallen in love with the color, figure and texture in wood.\u00a0 Each piece of wood is unique in its features, which includes the flaws,\u201d said Ivy \u201cBy incorporating the most exciting and interesting elements with creative design, I strive to offer a distinctive variety of turned wood art.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Friends of the Library<\/p><\/div>\n

Shuman began woodworking in 1977 making furniture, fly tying boxes and bookcases. \u00a0His first lathe was purchased in 1984 and so began his love with this turned form of artistic expression. \u00a0Ivy\u2019s work is currently sold through Southern California art galleries, shows and specialty shops, and he\u2019s been a regular at the Friend\u2019s Art Fair for the past eight years.\u00a0 \u201cI have a lot of galleries that carry my pieces, but an event like the Art Fair allows me to have more of a relationship with my buyers,\u201c said Ivy.\u00a0 \u201cI appreciate the instant feedback that the face-to-face showing offers, as it allows me to see if they appreciate the work.\u201d<\/p>\n

The \u201cFeatured Artist\u201d is a regular recognition at the Friends Art Fair.\u00a0 According to Sharon Murphy, Art Fair Chairperson, although the medium is rotated each year, the artist is selected for his\/her exceptional skill, creating 100% hand-crafted pieces by the artist, and pieces that are eye-catching.\u00a0 \u201cWhat separates Sierra Madre\u2019s Art Fair from crafty-type festivals is the quality of work,\u201c said Sharon.\u00a0 \u201cIvy definitely reflects the exceptional quality of art that has been a hallmark of our Art Fair,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Friends of the Library<\/p><\/div>\n

According to Shuman, he considers those attending the Friends Art Fair to be among the most intelligent and sophisticated of customers. \u00a0\u201cThose who attend this event understand the various art media, they\u2019re easily educated and there\u2019s a very loyal following in Sierra Madre.\u00a0 What keeps me coming back to Sierra Madre is also the QUALITY of the art and the artists.\u00a0 It\u2019s a pleasure to participate with these other artists,\u201d said Shuman.\u00a0 Ivy will be joining these 100 other artists demonstrating their techniques in other media such as oils, jewelry, glass art, metal art, ceramics, weavings and photography.<\/p>\n

Memorial Park, at 222 W Sierra Madre Blvd in the heart of charming Sierra Madre will be transformed to allow\u00a0patrons to not only LOOK, but to LISTEN to a number of local bands performing both days.\u00a0 Add to this, TASTE from a full food court, and you will be attending what continues to be one of the year\u2019s most popular events.\u00a0 Also, for the kids, you\u2019ll find the Sierra Madre Creative Art\u2019s Group craft activity called \u201cInsects in the Garden).\u00a0 The young ones will enjoy drawing their favorite insect, then create their own garden of plants and flowers, using a variety of different materials.<\/p>\n

In addition to teasing every one of your senses, you\u2019ll enable\u00a0the Friends of the Sierra Madre Library to support programs and services.\u00a0\u00a0 This past year, the Friends donated over $58,000 for library equipment and upgrades.\u00a0 For more information about the Art Fair, contact Sharon Murphy (626) 355-3977, and discover more details at www.sierramadrelibraryfriends.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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