Category Charles Schweigert

Wood Sculpture

Photo essay from the opening reception of STEP OUTSIDE, a Fairweather exhibtion.

STEP OUTSIDE art by Melissa Jander, folded book art by Mary Boittia and Jeannie Bamberg, art quilt by Cherry Harris, earrings by Mary Truhler, wood bowls by Dale Larson, gemstone art by Cherissa Mai, seascapes by Lee Munsell, photography art…

Dial it Up, Fairweather’s March exhibition.

According to the meteorological calendar, spring always starts on March 1. Fairweather’s artists joyfully captured the change in the season. They embraced the arrival of spring through their inspiring art. The gallery proudly showcased their work. It presented a collection…

LIFE FORMS exhibition and art on display through April 25.

LIFE FORMS vignette #1 facing left to right: Oregon crab still life oil painting by Michael Muldoon, dragonfly themed lampwork earrings, handmade glass sandpiper coasters by Bob Heath, pottery by Marilyn Cohn, seeded glass bubble mushrooms, felted textile bunnies, handmade…

The displays for Lush, an exhibition through March 25.

Vignette #1: Original oil paintings by featured LUSH artist Emily Schultz-McNeil, art glass by NW makers, Illume candles, handmade paper spheres, balsa wood flowers, bamboo runner, cut crystal candle sticks, cloissone picture frame, Fine Art buffet lamp, vintage faience tulip…

New 2022 arrivals from Charles Schweigert, mixed media sculpture artist.

These pieces are made entirely of bamboo and waxed linen, and although they suggest basket shapes, they are more sculptural than functional. The bamboo is bent using heat, interwoven, and secured using waxed linen knots. The shapes are inspired by traditional Japanese baskets, which use humble materials to suggest movement and energy associated with natural forces in the environment.

More photos from A GOOD FIT, Fairweather’s December exhibit, on view through Dec. 23.

Made by Hand ™ is becoming one of the retail highlights of the gift-giving season in 2021 as local artists, makers, and craftspeople are creating beautiful and original works.

A second look into specific art concepts on display through Sept. 25.

ON SECOND GLANCE, vignette #1:  Handmade display cabinet, coastal pen and ink landscapes by NW artist Dorota Haber-Lehigh, pottery by Marilyn Cohn, mahogany turned wood pedestal, handmade urchin bowl by Emily Miller; inlaid wood, embossed wood, and leather frames, shell…

BE OUTSIDE displays and original art by NW artists on view through Aug. 25 @Fairweather’s.

Front entry BE OUTSIDE exhibition display   Sunflower watercolor mixed media with gold dust by artist Lieta Gratteri, encaustic art by Peg Wells, whimsical bird by Sandy Visse, hand forged three tiered bronze display stand, hand woven natural reed table…

Staying home for the holidays on the side of good.

  As this holiday season is upon us, it is important for each of us to do what we can for one another – it is the ultimate gift. Staying safe.  Staying well. Since March, the gallery has tried to…