Tuesday, May 22, 2007

we are one


first and foremost we the women of clothesline would like to thank each and everyone of you who came out to laura's house to support us and spend time with us this past weekend. friday and saturday we had fantastic weather so it was an absolute pleasure for our friends and families to come out, and they did. we appreciate all of you.

i think for the eleven of us artists it was an opportunity to get to know one another better, to rekindle old relationships, to fellowship with each other and those in the community who stopped by to say hi, browse or buy our art. i don't think i could have imagined what it was going to turn out to be like, but it was really amazing.

if you came out you would have noticed how much art there was, how much these women have created. you would've seen the variety and the low prices, all of which was intentional. from the very beginning it was very important to us that we make ourselves and our art very accessible to the community. jennifer kring puts in nicely over at cornflower blue, "This weekend just reinforced over and over again that this is the kind of environment in which art was meant to be viewed. I just think that people need to see art living with people...they need to be in a comfortable place... a place where conversation isn't stifled and they can meet artists and be themselves.Perhaps the gallery scene is just not always the right fit for every artist...or every viewer, for that matter. I know that the older I become the more weary I become of going through those motions. And perhaps I should take note b/c my sales this weekend were grrreat! Thank you everyone for coming out and supporting us!"

if you'd like to continue this conversation or have any questions, items of concern or would actually like to see a specific artist work please feel free to leave a comment or write us @ ourclothesline@gmail[dot]com. we are really excited about the future of ourclothesline. we have a possible fall/winter show and we'd like your feedback. we will of course keep you updated on the artists and their works in progress or you can find them at their own websites via the sidebar. thank you so much.


Thursday, May 17, 2007

Tomorrow, this is it!


CLOTHESLINE SHOW: WOMEN’S ART
May 18 & 19
Friday 11-7 and Saturday 11-4

Featuring several of Chattanooga’s premier up and coming women artists Come meet the artists and see their most recent works at the home of Laura Pettit at 113 Ochs Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37409.

A collective of some of Chattanooga’s most intriguing women artists will display fine artworks for public viewing on May 18th and 19th at the home of Laura Pettit at the foot of Look out Mountain. The event will showcase a variety of different mediums and styles to fit an assortment of varied tastes. The art aficionado will have the opportunity to enjoy everything from abstract expressions to photography to finely detailed figurative painting to illustration-style images.

The format of a clothesline art show traditionally offers fine quality art in simple presentation mats rather than full frames. This permits artists to sell their works at affordable prices and the buyers to frame the artwork in any manner they prefer. This passion is the seed of Laura Pettit’s vision to organize and host this inaugural art event. She wants to provide a venue for viewing and selling the art of a wonderful variety of woman art ists in our community other than in a gallery setting.

The artists are Linda Thomas, Lauren Leutwiler, Maria Cardillo, Laura Pettit, Diane Reed, Cathy Collier, Katie Ward Knutson, Jen Kring, Christina Halvorsen Kelly Ann Wilkes and Mary Ferris.
Don’t miss this opportunity to chat with the artists or add to your own art collection. The exhibit will be open for viewing Friday, May 18th, from 11-7 and Saturday, May 19th, 11-4 at the Victorian home of Laura Pettit, 113 Ochs Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37409. Hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Saturday, May 12, 2007

In the News

Make sure you check out Chattanooga is Home, a informative blog by Alli Crumley, there is a quick write up on The Clothesline Show. Thanks Alli for your support! Also, The Clothesline Show can be found in the AVA weekly email newsletter, check your inbox for a tid-bit on the show. Thanks to my fellow gallery worker Laura Murphy for thinking of us!

Tuesday, May 8, 2007

Featured Artists: Maria Cardillo and Mary Ferris

I can't say I know much about photography but I know I love this shot. I have a thing for the beauty of decay. The color combo of sunbleached turquoise and rust is very beautiful. The lines are real and captured in a way that find the unique symmetry of the collapse of this structure. I can't wait to see other work Maria has to show us all.



Mary Ferris has been loving life with her one year old Henry and displaying her talents at the Clothesline Show is greatly appreciated by me! When young moms realize that their art is still so important even though their everyday tasks and priorities may have changed, what evolves is a stronger person and a happier mother! And hopefully a love for the arts in her little ones. I love the photo that Mary submitted. It has a beautiful movement that suggests joy with a smidge of eeriness. I know there is a story behind this one, I can't wait to see Mary at the Clothesline Show and ask her about it.

Thursday, May 3, 2007

Featured Artist: Kelly Ann Wilkes


I have loved Kelly's work since I first saw it. The first things I saw of hers were pieces she did in college and the first thing I thought was, "Oh, boy, she's gonns give me a run for my money!" Kelly's work is so whimsical, peacful, poetic and captures pieces of life that are universal and uniquely Kelly's. She works with pen and ink, black and white and with color. Her most recent work is polished and methodical with free thoughts inter-twined. Her family bonds must effect her work so much because the celebration of children, relationships, literary imagery are all there. Kelly is newly married and a new mama, I can't wait to see what she creates in lew of her huge life changes. Come to the Clothesline Show and check out what Kelly has to offer!