By Taylor Forseth
Staff Writer A new art exhibit at the Wolff Gallery in Portland Oregon features felt sculptures that are meant to look like everyday Grocery Items. Each sculpture is hand stitched to perfection by LeBrie Rich. Some of the grocery items featured in the exhibit are Hostess Powdered Donuts, Ritz Crackers, and Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix. The exhibit opened on September 5th and will continue through October 28th. LeBrie Rich is a visual artist who who focuses on colleges, mosaic, and fiber. Riche´s art has been featured in many different places all over the world including store from windows, museums, and even in art vending machines. Rich also owns a felt store called PenFelt in Portland Oregon. PenFelt is a place to make felt pieces like felted decor and clothing. Some of PenFelts upcoming classes include making felt slippers, coasters and ornaments. ¨It is amazing how something so small can turn into a masterpiece,¨ explained Leanne Forseth. Shannon O’Connor and Zemie Barr, the co-owners of the Wolff Gallery said they wanted to expand the portland art display and allow the under represented artist to show their outstanding masterpieces. O’Connor is currently working on a film about artists creative process into making the magnificent end result. Barr also conducts the photography exhibits at Blue Sky Gallery. “They're not only creative but their craftsmanship and detail almost makes them seem real,” said Caroline Woodcock. The Wolff Gallery has had many different exhibits in the past. The most recent exhibit before the Felt Grocery was the Fragmented Fruits exhibit that began on July 4th and went through september 3rd. The art in the display was created by a local artist named Lorena Guerra Matteucci that goes by M3AT. The art is meant to express the feelings of loss, depression, and new beginnings that the artist has gone through in the past year. The Array of art has been features in many different galleries across the United States and even in the Philippines. “Now that I know about the art gallery I am intrigued and interested to learn more,” explained Mariella Marandas. Starting on October 31st, a new exhibit will come to the Wolff Gallery. Artist Tara Murino-Brault is a printmaker in Portland, Oregon. Munro-Braut teaches an array of classes at the Portland Community College. She explained that Symbolism has been a major theme in her art. Her art includes things like trees, hands, and bones and she likes working with opposite aspects like light and dark Comments are closed.
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October 2018
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