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Come see work by internationally acclaimed artists working in the genre of animal art in "Over Land and Sea". On view in our main gallery through April 30.
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Meet the artist: Martin Gates
I made my first woodcarving from a piece of firewood using a claw hammer and old chisel at my grandparents' cabin outside Sisters, Oregon, when I was 13 years old, and have loved carving ever since. I learned the details of woodcarving by restoring and carving missing pieces on the fine European antiques furniture my father imported from Europe.
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In the fall of 1976, I enrolled in a woodcarving class at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC. I have had my woodcarvings cast into limited edition bronzes, I also enjoy sculpting softer stones like alabaster. I have always had a passion for old antiques and vintage woodworking tools especially old carving tools. At the folk school, I learned traditional carving techniques using all hand tools and still prefer to work that way using chisels, mallets, and knives. The quiet and peaceful nature of working that way has a meditative quality and produces a since of satisfaction watching the pile of chips on the floor grow each day.
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Image: "Sacred Messenger" Raven and bison skull, molded from original woodcarving, edition 4/30, 10"h x 8"w x 6.5"d
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Come see work by internationally acclaimed artists working in the genre of animal art in Over Land and Sea. On view in our main gallery through April 30.
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Meet the artist: Martin Gates
I made my first woodcarving from a piece of firewood using a claw hammer and old chisel at my grandparents cabin outside Sisters, Oregon, when I was 13 years old, and have loved carving ever since. I learned the details of woodcarving by restoring and carving missing pieces on the fine European antiques furniture my father imported from Europe.
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In the fall of 1976, I enrolled in a woodcarving class at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC. I have had my woodcarvings cast into limited edition bronzes, I also enjoy sculpting softer stones like alabaster. I have always had a passion for old antiques and vintage woodworking tools especially old carving tools. At the folk school, I learned traditional carving techniques using all hand tools and still prefer to work that way using chisels, mallets, and knives. The quiet and peaceful nature of working that way has a meditative quality and produces a since of satisfaction watching the pile of chips on the floor grow each day.
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Image: Sacred Messenger Raven and bison skull, molded from original woodcarving, edition 4/30, 10h x 8w x 6.5d

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That is beautiful!

The Aiken Artist Guild Gallery showcases works by its members throughout each exhibition at Aiken Center for the Arts. This exhibition features Samantha Hamrick and Jessica Graham. Come view their work through April 30th.
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Jessica Graham - “To capture the essence of a subject but leaving out the obvious. I continually strive for softer edges, luminous layers, and less details instead of more. Abstract realism gives wings to the viewer’s imagination, and I love the challenge of deconstructing the image to its most simplistic form.”
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Samantha Hamrick - "...Through my own spiritual journey, I’ve developed a unique viewpoint to consider beauty in less obvious places and contemplate the layers of life that present in the complexities of human emotions, mathematics science and even pop culture. It might be my background as a nurse and therapist influencing me a little, but I deeply feel my role as an artist is to inspire others. My desire is that it will inspire others to have a glimmer of hope and find the light in the darkness."
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The Aiken Artist Guild Gallery showcases works by its members throughout each exhibition at Aiken Center for the Arts. This exhibition features Samantha Hamrick and Jessica Graham. Come view their work through April 30th.
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Jessica Graham - “To capture the essence of a subject but leaving out the obvious. I continually strive for softer edges, luminous layers, and less details instead of more. Abstract realism gives wings to the viewer’s imagination, and I love the challenge of deconstructing the image to its most simplistic form.” 
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Samantha Hamrick - ...Through my own spiritual journey, I’ve developed a unique viewpoint to consider beauty in less obvious places and contemplate the layers of life that present in the complexities of human emotions, mathematics science and even pop culture. It might be my background as a nurse and therapist influencing me a little, but I deeply feel my role as an artist is to inspire others.  My desire is that it will inspire others to have a glimmer of hope and find the light in the darkness.Image attachment

Join us tomorrow for a free lecture: Death on the Nile with Rose Hayes
Tuesday, March 26, 6-7pm
No cost, please RSVP 803-641-9094 or online aikencenterforthearts.org/register/
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Dr. Rose Lee Hayes, a medical anthropologist, shares her extensive photography collection and field work in the valley of the Nile River. Traveling 1,400 miles on the river through Sudan and Egypt, by camels, lorries and feluccas, she demonstrates verbally and visually how building barriers, like dams, to restrict the natural flow of surface water, can destroy environments and cultures.
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Join us tomorrow for a free lecture: Death on the Nile with Rose Hayes
Tuesday, March 26, 6-7pm
No cost, please RSVP 803-641-9094 or online https://aikencenterforthearts.org/register/
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Dr. Rose Lee Hayes, a medical anthropologist, shares her extensive photography collection and field work in the valley of the Nile River. Traveling 1,400 miles on the river through Sudan and Egypt, by camels, lorries and feluccas, she demonstrates verbally and visually how building barriers, like dams, to restrict the natural flow of surface water, can destroy environments and cultures.

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I’m sorry I’m going to miss Rose. She’s a pretty awesome person.

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