Local Master-Level Decorative Artisans Featured in Pop-Up Show
/For Immediate Release: Date: December 6, 2017
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CONTACT: Sarah Gay, Manager, ClearWater Artist Studios;
704-784-9535 or clearwatermgr@gmail.com
Local Master-Level Decorative Artisans Featured in Pop-Up Show at ClearWater Gallery
CONCORD, NC – For a brief three weeks, starting this Saturday, the public can get a view of a ‘hidden art’ in the special exhibit, “Creative Surfaces: The Art of Decorative Artisanal Walls,” on view Dec. 9-29, 2017 in the Gallery at ClearWater Artist Studios.
Decorative Artisans transform mundane walls, ceilings, floors and more into custom-designed, jaw-dropping interiors –often tricking the eye into believing solid stone, hand-carved plaster, metal, or leather exists where surface applications simply dress up drywall. Those at the top of the field are hired by moguls and millionaires, to make homes, corporate spaces and places of worship look richly and uniquely appointed. Many reach a level of fine art, in their handcrafted details.
Two such artisans reside here in Concord, NC and are in high demand. They’ve been in this business for 25 years as a couple, running their home-based business from their house on Union Street South; and also their studio. Bob and Cindy Andrews have created custom decorative finishes for clients all over the Southeast and the country; they run classes for others mastering the craft and materials, and rub elbows with colleagues doing castles and churches on far-away continents.
Their 2nd studio is based at ClearWater Artist Studios, in the Gibson Village Neighborhood.
This exhibit of their Sample Boards and site photos, on display in the ClearWater Gallery for a limited time (Dec. 9-29), gives a glimpse of the intriguing materials and methods of these ‘Wall Magicians.”
This Saturday, on December 9, the artisans will be available in the Gallery to meet and speak with, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. during ClearWater’s monthly open house, ‘2nd Saturday Open Studios’ (monthly 10a-4p on 2nd Saturdays).
ClearWater Artist Studios is the artist haven and community hub housed in the City of Concord's nearly century-old former water works and utility operations facilities. It launched a new, interactive website in August; feedback on the new clearwaterartists.com is welcomed. Email clearwatermgr@gmail.com or connect on Facebook, @ClearwaterArtistStudios.
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ClearWater Artist Studios is located in Gibson Village, less than a mile from Downtown Concord, at 223 Crowell Drive NW. Its Gallery is open to the public Weds-Friday, Noon-5pm; every 2nd Saturday 10am-4pm; and/or by appointment. The Gallery, outdoor Green, and open-air covered Market are available to rent for private events. For details, see clearwaterartists.com; or call 704-784-9535.
