When entering a gallery, one expects to see certain materials in use: oil/acrylic paints, charcoal, pastel, ink, paper,. panels, or canvases. When a gallery has a selection of work as broad as ours, unexpected materials tend to come into use in artworks. Read on to learn about the artists who make use of unexpected materials in their work.
Butler Steltemeier is typically a watercolor painter, but she brought in this stunning piece and we couldn’t leave it out. Her use of gems, rhinestones, and pearls makes this a luxe and unique addition to her body of work, and would be a wonderful, whimsical addition to any environment.
Queen of Lower Dean - 22 1/4” x 30 1/4”
Nick Capaci does paint on canvas, but he also incorporates sheets of aluminum into his body of work. He uses the aluminum as a canvas to both paint on and create texture on the bare metal. The result is a unique blend of industrial, geometric, and abstract visuals.
Emerald Estock merges basket weaving and photography into beautiful, textured vessels and wall art.
James Garrett uses Venetian plaster, a material used in place of marble in the buildings in Venice 1000 years ago. Layering different tones of plaster and polishing it to a shine gives his works their signature glow.
Saul Gray-Hildenbrand takes mixed media to a whole new level with his pieces incorporating lit gunpowder. Pair this with his works incorporating matches, and the element of fire becomes a significant part of his work, even in suggestion.
Marianne Kolb uses rust to create unique color and shapes in her paintings of figures. The material adds a unique warmth to the imagery.
Daniel Lai uses discarded books to create his unique sculptures. Adding playful, contemplative, and resting figures creates a whole new dynamic for 3D art.
Hannah Lane uses colorful, patterned papers in her artwork. Collage can often look messy and fragile, but Hannah’s expert techniques ensures her bold, colorful artworks will last generations into the future.
Graceann Warn uses dowels, tops, and other small objects in her art and it creates a wonderful 3D effect, drawing the viewer in for a closer look.