Acausal Coincidences
Works by Lynn & Mark Golitz

July 10 – August 19, 2023
Reception July 14, 5 – 7

Husband and wife, Lynn and Mark Golitz share a studio in Morehead City, NC, but work in two separate mediums.

Lynn is a self-taught abstract acrylics artist who is a continual student of compositional theory, art history, color, and design. She says, “In passages that merge and flow like action in language, my brushwork conveys my sense of seeing concepts in abstracted form. Always aware of the ‘if you see everything, you see nothing’ conceptual approach, I use my canvas to present social conscripts meant to inspire as well as invite thought and conversation.”

Mark describes himself as a functional and contemporary pottery maker. The colors and designs of his work translate from a lifetime of outdoor experiences including a career as a forester and a love of inshore and deep-water fishing. A longtime potter and instructor, he says, “Exploring new forms, colors and firing techniques keep the creativity flowing. In addition to functional designs, I enjoy creating decorative saggar and raku fired vases that infuse the color and luster of interference mica.”

Diversity by Studio 8

May 22 – July 1, 2023
Reception June 16, 5 – 7

Works by Linda Hester, Linda Karaskevicus, Barbara Kohn, Donn McCrary, Judi Moore, Vicki Neilon, Brenda Riggins, and Rachel Sunnell

This show  is a selection of new works in various styles and media. The work ranges from conceptual to traditional to contemporary. Individually speaking, the talents of this group are immense. Collectively, the artists pull from each other’s energy, humor, and love for diverse art styles. Says McCrary, the only brave gentleman in the show, “These girls don’t hold back!” They inspire each other; they reinforce each other; they encourage each other to take that leap. The result is a delightful combination of uniquely created pieces.

Setting the Mood

April 1 – May 13, 2023
Group Show

Sunset River Gallery has increasingly become the place that area visitors and local residents turn to when seeking fine art for their homes and businesses – especially large format pieces that “set the mood” in a space. Setting the Mood features large paintings that can act as a centerpiece over a sofa or dining table, anchor a gallery wall, or create the dramatic ambiance you want in an entry.

Featured in the show are works by fine regional oil painters Connie Winters, Pat Puckett, Ruth Cox, Rich Flanegan, Nancy McClure, Bayou Gray, Mary Welch Austin, Nancy Hughes Miller, and Carol Iglesias; and fine acrylic artists Cristiana Rioli, Ginny Lassiter, Roberta Rotunda, and Sterling Edwards.

This is an exciting show that demonstrates the artistic talent of the regional artists exhibiting at Sunset River Gallery in Calabash, NC.

Images: Thinking of Fishing – Connie Winters, Palmettos Along the Bank – Pat Puckett, Quiet Sea Light – Nancy Hughes Miller, Ascribed – Sterling Edwards, Hanging Out – Roberta Rotunda