Monthly Archives: July 2009
Joanne Mariol’s photography burns through memories
There’s something about the way that Joanne Mariol liquefies her subjects. It’s as though the metal melts under her lens’ watchful eye, as though she sees something more than we do in the seemingly ordinary objects she captures. Continue reading
Laura Kolinski-Schultz sure sets a beautiful table
I love a good multi-task – and that’s the first thing comes to mind when I look at Laura Kolinski-Schultz’s ceramic pieces. Her lovely pieces are at once utilitarian, creative and historic. Simply put, they’re beautiful. Continue reading
Sue Steiner charmed us with her equine style
When evaluating art, subject matter is one of the things that even the most novice of critics can identify with and internalize. In deciding what we ‘like’ and ‘don’t like,’ subject matter is huge. If I’m being honest, Sue Steiner’s equine-centric paintings didn’t catch my eye at first – not because they’re not well done (they are), but because, hey, I’m just not that into horses… Continue reading
Bili Kribbs is our first Hearted Artist!
I first encountered the work of Bili Kribbs a few years ago at my first visit to Canton’s annual “Art is Alive” show, which, coincidentally, is an absolute artistic gem of a show for Stark County. I was drawn to his work because it’s a little dark, a lot funny (funny “haha” and funny peculiar) and clearly quite a bit engaging. Continue reading