In addition to the above, you’ll also have a chance to participate in a silent art auction. Approximately thirty area artists will have their work on display, including yours truly, and the pieces available for bid include the following media: paintings, pastels, photography, pottery, hand-turned wooden bowls, metal sculptures, Phillips Mill birdhouses, and multi-media works. This is a terrific opportunity to pick up pieces from some of your favorite artists; the bidding usually starts at half the usual purchase price, and again, the proceeds benefit the land trust and their mission.

 

Above is the piece, “Rondel,” that I’ve donated. It’s a triptych made from found wood, agates and an agate slab, found metal, beads, and hardware. It can be hung on a wall or displayed on a flat surface (as shown). What doesn’t show up in this photo are the intriguing reflections that are created by the metallic beads on both the wood and the metal flashing. It’s a very lively work.