March Artwalk, Featured Artist Cathi Borthwick, Kind Vines Wine Tasting!

March is here! The featured artist for the WHOLE MONTH is Artist Blacksmith Cathi Borthwick. Cathi uses traditional and modern blacksmithing methods to create functional pieces for the home.

Flower Clock, available for $175:

From Cathi Borthwick

Gneiss-top Table, available for $300:

From Cathi Borthwick

Deep Space Beauty, a collaboration with Sharon Richards, available for $200:

From Cathi Borthwick

INFLUENCES/ARTISTIC STATEMENT Steel is a magical medium to work with. When it is at a working heat (2000°F), it is the consistency of modeling clay and can be worked into all kinds of wonderful, flowing forms. When it cools, it returns to its rigid state and leaves you to wonder just how it could get into the shape it’s in. The final product can be both beautiful and durable, a work of functional art. Ironwork is enjoying a renaissance both in the public eye and in the number of individuals interested in working the metal. Therefore, there is quite a bit of creative energy flowing in our medium, a challenge and stimulation to create new work.

Cathi will be in the gallery during this coming First Friday Artwalk, so stop by to chat with her and see some of her new work!

Also in the gallery this First Friday will be live dancin' music played by Craig Yarbrough, and a free wine tasting provided by Kind Vines. Hoo-wee!