Monday, February 10, 2014

Whitefish Winter Gallery Nights



 


Join us Saturday, February 15th, 6-9PM for a special mid-winter Gallery Nights featuring new and current works by Andrea Brew and new works by Michelle Edland and Maggie Logan.  Fine art and refreshments served.  For more information, call 406-863-ARTS. 

Saturday, February 1, 2014

Tim Carlburg - The Purple Pomegranate - February

The Purple Pomegranate, a fine craft specialty store, is featuring work by Kalispell ceramic artist Tim Carlburg during the month of January. Largely a self-taught potter, Tim Carlburg holds a BS in K-12 Art Education.  He has built, owned and operated Carlburg Pottery (a Veteran Owned Business) since 2008.  Focusing his attention on the micro brewing industry for the past four years, Carlburg sells growlers to micro breweries and bars around the world and has made countless one-of-a- kind growlers for home brewers and micro brew aficionados alike.  Recent endeavors include producing work oriented for local and national Distilleries; as well as the exploration of more politically charged artwork.


Traditional American pottery was often not fancy, nor pretty; it was functional and served a very specific purpose as a cooking, drinking, or storage vessel. Use of this pottery was centered upon the communal acts of cooking, eating, or sharing a drink. It was from this perspective that Tim created his first growler; a half-gallon beer jug that is based loosely upon traditional moonshine jugs. The sense of community, friendship and camaraderie that can be formed and shared over such a communal vessel was paramount to the thought behind it and he hopes that the growler plays a role during that special time of sharing. Made to be used, it is Tim's intention that they will be enjoyed by their owners; not just placed on a shelf. Through use, they will become part of those special interactions and will eventually take on marks of wear; a proud patina that is a direct reflection of where they have been and how they have served.

Meet Tim during Whitefish Gallery Night, Saturday, February 15, 2014 from 6-9 PM. Tim's work will be displayed throughout the month of February.