Tag: Mixed media

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April Featured Artist: Steve Wirtz

The Hatch Art House April featured artist is Steve Wirtz. His work will be showcased all month long with an opening reception Friday, April 13th from 6-9pm. Refreshments will be served. http://www.facebook.com/events/185085614942215/

Steve Wirtz is an award-winning papier mache’ sculptor. He often creates sculptures that have humorous themes. Steve creates his sculptures in his Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based studio.
In Steve’s words; “I guess I’ve always had a fear of being boring; and stepping on something icky while wading barefoot. The medium I work in alleviates my first fear. My art explores the second. My current sculptures are the result of 20 years of experience with laminated paper (a form of papier mache’) techniques. It gives me great reward to make people laugh. When a collector tells me how they smile every time they look at their Wirtz original, I realize what keeps me going, and why I keep taking my shoes off before stepping in the creek.”

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Sarah Hemm: Alternative Embroidery

close up of "Perceptions"
close up of "Succulent"

This is NOT your grandma’s embroidery! Sarah Hemm has a style that is unique, hip, interesting…makes you wonder what the heck she was thinking while, with no pattern- all free style, stitches away on the hoop. Every piece deserves a closer look. Make sure to stop by her artist reception Friday, March 9th, 6-9 for your viewing pleasure! Beer and wine will be served:)

"Leaves"
close up of "Sirena"

 

 

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March Featured Artist: Sarah Hemm

 

The Hatch Art House March featured artist is Sarah Hemm. Her work will be showcased all month long with an opening reception Friday, March 9th from 6-9pm. Refreshments will be served.
Sarah Hemm is a contemporary fiber/textile artist and maker of unique, handmade goods for your home. She is interested in the DIY, subversive craft movement and strives to be a unique contributor to the handmade community. She has been an artist her entire life, and has exhibited her work for over ten years. Currently Sarah is working on a series of 366 embroideries, one finished for each day of 2012. Hatch is showcasing her embroideries.

Facebook event page for Sarah: http://www.facebook.com/events/332980603415032/