Upcoming Exhibition Calendar
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December 3, 2022 - January 5, 2023 Only the Forest Knows... Featuring Sculpture by Andrea Wilkinson and Paintings by Christie Coker Opening Reception Saturday, December 3 5 – 8 p.m. with Artist Talk at 6:30 p.m. Complimentary Valet Parking and Light Refreshments |
"Keep close to nature’s heart and break clear away, once in a while, …spend a week in the woods, wash your spirit clean.” This quote by John Muir serves as inspiration for Andrea Wilkinson and Christie Coker as they express their love of nature. Only the Forest Knows… is a collaborative effort combining Wilkinson’s exquisite sculptural portraits of wild animals with Coker’s textural paintings which are evocative of the environs in which these animals live. In the words of Muir, each artist believes that, “In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.”
For this show, Andrea Wilkinson has created sculptures inspired by the wild animals that live among us, for animals are highly adaptive in sharing our forested neighborhoods and yards. Even large animals such as deer have learned to make allowances for, and take advantage of, our proximity carrying on with their lives while our lives are enriched by their presence. Wilkinson has incorporated a variety of media and a bit of whimsy to suggest textures of fur and feather. As always, her goal is to find that emotional connection to each animal and share that connection with the viewer.
Growing up in Oklahoma, Andrea Wilkinson’s love of and interest in animals led her to major in Zoology in college and later to volunteer as a docent at the Houston Zoo. As an artist, she is naturally drawn to animals as subject matter for her sculptures. Her art training comes from attending numerous workshops in New Mexico and Arizona and classes at the Glassell School and Art League Houston. She works primarily in two media, clay to be cast in bronze and papier mache.’ Wilkinson is represented by Archway Gallery in Houston and Galleries at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Her work is included in collections both public and private.
Christie Coker’s artwork in this collection is inspired by the beauty found in nature’s offerings. Whether it’s through the inspection of a bird’s nest or gazing at the moon through tree branches, it’s the intricate detail of nature that draws her in and captivates her artistic muse. Her acrylic paintings are on textured surfaces where the creative process includes spontaneous development allowing each painting to simply lead the way on this artistic journey. In agreement with Muir, Coker feels that wandering through a forest is the perfect way to “lose her mind and find her soul.”
Christie Coker received her degree in Education with a specialization in Art from Lamar University. In addition to post-graduate hours in art, she has also studied at the Glassell School in Houston and has participated in local, as well as regional, workshops which encourage artistic growth. Her artwork is included in private collections throughout the United States, South America, and Europe. Coker has been represented by Archway Gallery since 2001.
For this show, Andrea Wilkinson has created sculptures inspired by the wild animals that live among us, for animals are highly adaptive in sharing our forested neighborhoods and yards. Even large animals such as deer have learned to make allowances for, and take advantage of, our proximity carrying on with their lives while our lives are enriched by their presence. Wilkinson has incorporated a variety of media and a bit of whimsy to suggest textures of fur and feather. As always, her goal is to find that emotional connection to each animal and share that connection with the viewer.
Growing up in Oklahoma, Andrea Wilkinson’s love of and interest in animals led her to major in Zoology in college and later to volunteer as a docent at the Houston Zoo. As an artist, she is naturally drawn to animals as subject matter for her sculptures. Her art training comes from attending numerous workshops in New Mexico and Arizona and classes at the Glassell School and Art League Houston. She works primarily in two media, clay to be cast in bronze and papier mache.’ Wilkinson is represented by Archway Gallery in Houston and Galleries at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Her work is included in collections both public and private.
Christie Coker’s artwork in this collection is inspired by the beauty found in nature’s offerings. Whether it’s through the inspection of a bird’s nest or gazing at the moon through tree branches, it’s the intricate detail of nature that draws her in and captivates her artistic muse. Her acrylic paintings are on textured surfaces where the creative process includes spontaneous development allowing each painting to simply lead the way on this artistic journey. In agreement with Muir, Coker feels that wandering through a forest is the perfect way to “lose her mind and find her soul.”
Christie Coker received her degree in Education with a specialization in Art from Lamar University. In addition to post-graduate hours in art, she has also studied at the Glassell School in Houston and has participated in local, as well as regional, workshops which encourage artistic growth. Her artwork is included in private collections throughout the United States, South America, and Europe. Coker has been represented by Archway Gallery since 2001.
DECEMBER EXHIBITION EVENTS
December 3 (Sat) |
Opening Reception (5 - 8 p.m.) and Artist Talk (6:30 p.m.) |
December 5 (Mon) |
WindSync Wonderland (7:30 p.m.) More Information Here Houston’s wind quintet WindSync returns to Archway Gallery in this cozy concert event. WindSync Wonderland will feature music written for winter and the winter holidays, curated from the 16th century to the present day. |
December 18 (Sun) |
Friends of Texas Wildlife Presentation (2:00 - 4:00 p.m.) Discussion of the importance of wildlife rehabilitation. Educational Wildlife Ambassadors will be present. Website: www.ftwl.org, FB page: www.facebook.com/SavingTexasWildlife |
January 4, 2023 (Wed) |
Closing Reception (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.) with Musical Performance by Joy of Djembe Drumming (6:30 - 7:15 p.m.) Featuring bubbles and bites, as well as soft smooth drum rhythms of the forest. Website: www.joyofdjembedrumming.com |
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January 7 - February 2, 2023 Myths, Legends, and The Holy Spirit Featuring new paintings by Susan Sheets Opening Reception Saturday, January 7 5 – 8 p.m. with Artist Talk at 6:30 p.m. Complimentary Valet Parking and Light Refreshments |
Inspired by myths, legends, and the Holy Spirit, Susan Sheets invites us on a journey of the traditional storytellers of the past, creating a 21st Century view of tradition through her paintings.
Encapsulating allusions to historical legends and ancient myths, including Helen of Troy and Lady Godiva, as well as exploring religious tenants from the Bible, her collection is symbolic and vast ranging. By fusing techniques and imagery, she brings to light the importance of the myths, legends, and spiritual beliefs on the human experience. Working with oils on canvas and unique layering techniques, Sheets manipulates the viewer’s perspective, focusing the experience on the illustrated stories presented and the individual’s interpretation of man’s explanation of the world. Her paintings compel individuals to look at their own understanding of the past, meeting them where they are, and taking them on a journey of reflective thought.
Sheets turns standard notions of man’s understanding of the world into a uniquely expressive form, reaching beyond the borders of history, beliefs, and religion.
Susan Sheets is a contemporary western artist, known for her dynamic compositions of horses and cattle, as well as the cowboys who ride and herd them on the harsh Texas terrain. She gained her experience through years of working with cattlemen and horsemen across Texas, Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico. Her paintings pay homage to the animals necessary to work the land, and the interplay between riders and mounts.
Her compositions express the bond between partners, including the trust and respect men and animals have for each other. They press the edges of the canvas, capitalizing on the tension created to bring the viewer into the moment. With her strong sense of texture, contrast, and color, Susan captures the iconic images of Texas. Her paintings are about the power and grace of the contemporary animal within the gritty and earthy essence of Texas.
Sheets holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Houston and a Master of Art Education from Sam Houston State University. In 2003, Sheets attended the Jentel Artist Residency in Sheridan, Wyoming. Her works have been showcased in countless exhibitions, including exhibitions at Philmont Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico, the Butler Longhorn Museum in League City, Texas, and the prestigious American Academy of Equine Art in Lexington, Kentucky. In 2008, Sheets was accepted into a six-day national photography seminar concentrating on western equine images at the Heart Six Ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. She was juried into the Women Artists of the West 41st Annual National Exhibition. She has also been published in Ex Arte Equines III, International Equine Art Competition 2010. In May 2011, Sheets was a highlighted artist appearing in the “Women Artists of the West” article published in Southwest Art Magazine and Western Art Collector Magazine. Most recently in 2018, she attended a six-day equine art workshop, called Figure of the Horse in Art, with Jill Soukup at Zapata Ranch, Mosca, Colorado.
Encapsulating allusions to historical legends and ancient myths, including Helen of Troy and Lady Godiva, as well as exploring religious tenants from the Bible, her collection is symbolic and vast ranging. By fusing techniques and imagery, she brings to light the importance of the myths, legends, and spiritual beliefs on the human experience. Working with oils on canvas and unique layering techniques, Sheets manipulates the viewer’s perspective, focusing the experience on the illustrated stories presented and the individual’s interpretation of man’s explanation of the world. Her paintings compel individuals to look at their own understanding of the past, meeting them where they are, and taking them on a journey of reflective thought.
Sheets turns standard notions of man’s understanding of the world into a uniquely expressive form, reaching beyond the borders of history, beliefs, and religion.
Susan Sheets is a contemporary western artist, known for her dynamic compositions of horses and cattle, as well as the cowboys who ride and herd them on the harsh Texas terrain. She gained her experience through years of working with cattlemen and horsemen across Texas, Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico. Her paintings pay homage to the animals necessary to work the land, and the interplay between riders and mounts.
Her compositions express the bond between partners, including the trust and respect men and animals have for each other. They press the edges of the canvas, capitalizing on the tension created to bring the viewer into the moment. With her strong sense of texture, contrast, and color, Susan captures the iconic images of Texas. Her paintings are about the power and grace of the contemporary animal within the gritty and earthy essence of Texas.
Sheets holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Houston and a Master of Art Education from Sam Houston State University. In 2003, Sheets attended the Jentel Artist Residency in Sheridan, Wyoming. Her works have been showcased in countless exhibitions, including exhibitions at Philmont Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico, the Butler Longhorn Museum in League City, Texas, and the prestigious American Academy of Equine Art in Lexington, Kentucky. In 2008, Sheets was accepted into a six-day national photography seminar concentrating on western equine images at the Heart Six Ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. She was juried into the Women Artists of the West 41st Annual National Exhibition. She has also been published in Ex Arte Equines III, International Equine Art Competition 2010. In May 2011, Sheets was a highlighted artist appearing in the “Women Artists of the West” article published in Southwest Art Magazine and Western Art Collector Magazine. Most recently in 2018, she attended a six-day equine art workshop, called Figure of the Horse in Art, with Jill Soukup at Zapata Ranch, Mosca, Colorado.
JANUARY 2023 EXHIBITION EVENTS
January 7 (Sat) |
Opening Reception (5 - 8 p.m.) and Artist Talk (6:30 p.m.) |
FUTURE FEATURED ARTIST EXHIBITIONS
February 2023 |
Tracey Meyer |
March 2023 |
Donna E. Perkins |
April 2023 |
Carol Berger |
May 2023 |
Becky Soria |
June 2023 |
Annette Palmer |
July 2023 |
Archway Gallery 15th Annual Juried Show |
August 2023 |
Cookie Wells and Tom Wells |
September 2023 |
Denise Giordano and Fatima Ramos Donaldson |
October 2023 |
Laura Viada and Silvia PintoSouza |
November 2023 |
Blaine Davis |
December 2023 |
Chris Alexander |