Interiors Market Place

Introducing you to Interiors Market Place
Charlotte NC

Created in 1993 out of a passion for the home and all that it embodies, Interiors Marketplace is the South's premier resource for the procurement of fine home furnishings, antiques, art, and accessories. Originally located in the Atherton Mill in Historic Southend, the Interiors Marketplace has recently relocated to the landmark Myers Park Hardware in the heart of Myers Park. " We continue to provide a wonderfully unique offering of beautiful wares for the home and garden," said John Vieregg, who owns the Interiors Marketplace with his wife Kelley. A loyal following, including some of the world's most renown designers shop with confidence, relying on the discerning eyes of more than 40 distinct merchants housed in this charming shop.

Interiors Marketplace has received numerous awards, including the national 1997 Retailer of the Year ARTS Award.

Interiors Marketplace has been featured on the nationally syndicated HGTV show Interiors by Design, as well as ABC television's Extreme Makeover Home Addition and has been recognized by numerous publications including Southern Accents, Southern Living, Veranda magazine, Charlotte's Best magazine,The Charlotte Observer, The Charlotte Business Journal, Furniture Today, US Airways magazine,Accessory Merchandising magazine, Highpoint magazine, and Elle Decor. In addition to being recognized by so many leaders in the industry, Interiors Marketplace believes strongly in giving back to the community and has been a supporter of the Mint Museum of Art, The Mint Auxillary, Winghaven, The Charlotte Symphony, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and many other organizations. Most recently Interiors Marketplace has partnered with Common Grounds, a farmer's market, to raise money for Urban Ministry.

You owe it to yourself to visit their untique gallery and follow their blog for the most up to date information about,"what's going on", at the Market place and learn more about their featured artist's and their cretive works.

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Abstract Art

Featured Abstract Artist
Lasha Khidasheli
Charlotte NC

Lasha was born in Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, in 1971. Graduated from the State Academy of Fine Arts in 1995 with qualification of Artist-Sculptor. From 1995 to 1998 worked as an instructor at the Academy.

His works were displayed at exhibitions in the Republic of Georgia, including exhibition of Avant Garde Fashion Assembly in 1995, the exhibition at National Art Gallery in 1995, the Modern Art Gallery in 1996 and 1997, the exhibition at the Hobby Gallery in 1997. In the US has exhibited at the Art-1 Gallery in Gastonia, NC (2000); at the Tri-State Sculpture Exhibition (2000), as well as one man show at the Tyson Executive Center (2001) in Washington, DC. Was also selected to exhibit in the national competition in Loveland, CO at the Sculpture in the Park Exhibition, and at the America-Georgia Business Council Annual Conference in Washington, DC (2001). In April of 2002, had an exhibition at Picture House Gallery in Charlotte, NC. Interviewed by Voice of America in November of 2001. The works are displayed in many public and private collections in Tbilisi, Praha, Moscow, Madrid and in the USA.


Lost Civilization

Black Butterfly

Alabasters

Sisters

Hawk of the Mountain

Understanding Abstract Art

Artwork which takes liberties, altering for instance color and form in ways that are conspicuous, can be said to be partially abstract. Total abstraction bears no trace of any reference to anything recognizable. In geometric abstraction, for instance, one is unlikely to find references to naturalistic entities. Figurative art and total abstraction are almost mutually exclusive. But figurative and representational (or realistic) art often contains partial abstraction.

Both Geometric abstraction and Lyrical Abstraction are often totally abstract. Among the very numerous art movements that embody partial abstraction would be for instance fauvism in which color is conspicuously and deliberately altered vis-a-vis reality, and cubism, which blatantly alters the forms of the real life entities depicted.




Abstract art uses a visual language of form, color and line to create a composition which may exist with a degree of independence from visual references in the world. Western art had been, from the Renaissance up to the middle of the 19th century, underpinned by the logic of perspective and an attempt to reproduce an illusion of visible reality. The arts of cultures other than the European had become accessible and showed alternative ways of describing visual experience to the artist. By the end of the 19th century many artists felt a need to create a new kind of art which would encompass the fundamental changes taking place in technology, science and philosophy. The sources from which individual artists drew their theoretical arguments were diverse, and reflected the social and intellectual preoccupations in all areas of Western culture at that time.
Abstract art, nonobjective art, and nonrepresentational art, are loosely related terms. They are of similar, although perhaps not identical meaning.
Abstraction indicates a departure from reality in depiction of imagery in art.



I believe my featured Abstract Artist is driven by the science of  abstract art, according to the definition above, Lasha explained to me what drives his creative works in the paragraph below.

Lasha Khidasheli is a person deeply driven by concerns of the existential relationship of time, space and human interaction. The sculptures express my basic philosophy of existence, time, mass and energy. The essence of my artistic views is revealed in Creation.

Creation is a sculpture looking backward to the beginning of the universal existence. Two diametric energies crash together producing the beginning. Here is the fusion of two entities. Creation shows white limestone shining with the bright light of the ideal in humanity – while black serpentine groans with the midnight of darkness. The heaviness of stone is made fluid with ornamentation and carvings which assert brightness of the vision surrounding creation. The source of the light for our existence is the sun whose face is light, now and forever. Dark shadows pierce the bright areas of sunlit stone – weeping black tears of dark wine of evil and despair. The light is greater than the darkness. Primordial words shout from the darkness. The white need not explain its existence as it will conquer in eternity. Creation was a deeply thoughtful force. Attending all Creation is the god of light. Beyond these antithetical powers flows time, realizing nothing.

His style of work is Modern abstract ( Lasha works in stone , wood and bronze.) his accomplishments in art, both international and in the United

International Exhibits

1995 Group Show-Avant Garde Fashion Assembly-Republic of Georgia

1995 Group Show-National Gallery-Republic of Georgia

1996-1997 Group Show-Modern Art Gallery-Republic of Georgia

1997 Personal Show-Gallery Hobby-Republic of Georgia

1998 Group Outdoor Show-National Sculptor Symposium-Republic of Georgia

1998 Group Show-Malaga Spain

1998 Group Show-Munich Germany

Exhibits within the United States

2000 Personal Show-Bronze Studio-Stanley NC

2000 Group Show-Art One Gallery-Gastonia, NC

2000 Group Show-Tri-State Competition-Washington, DC

2001 Personal Show-Tyson Executive Center-Fairfax, VA

2001 Group Show-Sculptor in the Park-Loveland, CO

2001 Persona Show-Georgia American Business Council-Washington, DC

2002 Group Show-Florence Art Museum-Florence, SC

2002 Personal Show-Picture House Gallery-Charlotte, NC

2004 Group Show-Art Festival in the Park-Charlotte, NC

2004 Group Show-Antique Gallery-Charlotte, NC

2005 Spring Group show-South park Art Gallery-Charlotte, NC

2005 Persona Show-Tyson Executive Art Center two-Fairfax, VA

2005 Group Show-Washington Square

(Washington Sculptor Group)-Washington, DC

2006 Group Show-Diverse Works Exhibition (South Park)-Charlotte, NC

2006 Group Show- exhibition of Contemporary Art (South Park)-Charlotte, NC

2006 Group Show-Design House International-Lake Norman, NC

2007 Group Show-Picture House Gallery-Charlotte, NC

2008 Group Show-Lurie Gallery-Miami, FL

2008-2009 Represented by Elder Art Gallery-Charlotte, NC

2009 Represented by Regina Nussle Gallery-Miami, FL

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Expression in Art

This article is to introduce you to Bee Skelton. She has sent me the following information about her style and herself. We met when she made a comment on one of my articles about "Lighting Design".

"Unlike most artists who have a single recognizable style, I am focused on making art that is constantly changing. As a result I paint in a number of evolving styles, which include abstract figurative expressionism, pure abstract, contemporary realism and portraiture. I am motivated by the process and freedom of putting paint on canvas in different ways and love not knowing exactly what I will paint next! As a result I believe my clients are stimulated and excited to have the range of choice I offer when choosing or commissioning art for their homes or places of work.

For example; the abstract figurative drama and vivid colors of 'Something Together, Nothing Apart' is ideal for the wall requiring impact; a small format still life, such as 'Strawberry on Poppy Dish' can give color and uniqueness to a Kitchen or Dining Room; the oh so dreamy softer tones of 'Family 1008' would look perfect in a romantically styled Living Room or Bedroom; a portrait of a precious family member or much loved pet requires a place of honor and small format abstract gems look amazing when grouped together on a wall or shelf!

I create art for people any where in the world and my paintings currently are in private collections or galleries in the USA, Canada, Great Britain, Australia, Singapore, Cyprus and Holland."

The "Sensazione" is a book about , "How to think like Leonardo da Vinci", by Michael Gelb, it is dedicated to re-awakening and sharpening each of the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste and touch.

As artists do, they get to play in the land of the senses as often as they allow themselves to. Their creativity is a gift to the world that helps others engage their senses through what they create.

da Vinci took great care to create an environment that nourished every one of his senses. Nothing was there by chance.

I've written about how to set-up an inspiring creative space in previous articles, Also about placing special art in a room where you can reflect on the peace it gives you or to simply escape to what the artist is telling you. If you enjoy abstract art, portraits and animals you will enjoy viewing more of Bee's art at the following link below:"http://www. indigoblah.blogspot.com/"
"http://www.beeskelton.com/"

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The Hanging Garden

Throughout the day, magical moments occur that have the power to relax and refresh the spirit. Irene Suchocki has captured that very feeling of harmony in nature with the piece she has titled so eloquently, "Hanging Garden". Time seems suspended in her art. Whether you seek sanctuary from a square foot garden in the city, or in a flower filled bowery in the country, to be in contact with plants in any form such as art brought into your home creates a meditative mood. In these lines from a poem by the English poet Dorothy Gurny, the calming, spiritual effect of the garden is evoked. The kiss of the sun for pardon./The song of the birds for mirth,/One is nearer God's heart in a garden./Than anywhere else on earth."
This article is dedicated to my Mother, who loved working in her vegetable or flower garden, she once told me working in her garden she felt the closest to God.

"I miss you and I love you Mother". We never knew growing up that food didn't come from the fresh cuts in the garden or what can foods really were....everything was hand made with a lot of love!!!

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