Friday, January 23, 2009

Organic Beauty

While visiting Asheville, North Carolina during the Inspired Design conference I got the opportunity to visit the Blue Spiral 1 art gallery. If you are ever in Asheville I highly recommend you check out the enorumous gallery. One of the pieces I enjoyed was by Celia Gray. Her pieces are constructed using various materials and methods like encaustic, paper, and fabric on wood. Don't you love the hazy colors and organic shapes?

22 comments:

  1. JanJanuary 23, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    Loving the vibe of those. Very earthy.

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  2. leah - moxiethrift on etsyJanuary 23, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    they would be a fabulous set of three in my hallway. i agree with jan...very earthy.

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  3. Brittany | the Home GroundJanuary 23, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    These are gorgeous.

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  4. erin@designcrisisJanuary 23, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    Lovely sense of layering.

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  5. Ms. Katee/e-polishblogJanuary 23, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    Those are beautiful!

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  6. CindyJanuary 23, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    the layers are lovely. have a nice weekend!

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  7. CourtneyJanuary 23, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    Those are beautiful! I love the hazy colors and the layering. I would be very happy to have those in my home!

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  8. Tina { Luphia Loves... }January 23, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    the tones and shapes are gorgeous! love these pretty art works!

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  9. kendaleeJanuary 23, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    These are the sort of pieces I wish I could create - such great balance between complexity & layering, and simplicity & restraint. Beautiful.

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  10. limonanaJanuary 23, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    these are very visually soothing & delicate...

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  11. aimeeJanuary 23, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    gorgeous!

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  12. VictoriaJanuary 24, 2009 at 12:05 AM

    Imagery like this really intrigues me. The subtle images, colors and layers... I could spend hours gazing at this type of artwork.

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  13. LindleyJanuary 24, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    i love the first image! looks like upside-down hearts. the colors are beautiful!

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  14. Hey HarrietJanuary 24, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    Mmmmm....very nice. The colours make me think of gelati icecream!

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    these are lovely! i still haven't been to asheville, and i hear it's amazing-- i'll have to make a long weekend of it sometime!

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  16. Ms UnreliableJanuary 25, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous!

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  17. Julie @ Belle Maison January 26, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    these really are beautiful. i'd like to see more of her work!

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  18. Project EcoartJanuary 26, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    Beautiful...

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  19. piccioloJanuary 26, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    wow I love these
    : )

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  20. shi(f)tJanuary 26, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    i love the ghost-like images in the background...lovely little surprises

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2009 at 11:34 PM

    These are whimsical and hauntingly beautiful. I love the different textures and natural shapes -- what a gorgeous post!

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    Oh my, how I love Celia's work. So lovely!
    If you are in Raleigh, her work is available at Rebus Works, and there are a few online here: www.rebusworks.us

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