For
Immediate Release
Cary
L Weigand represented by High Desert Gallery of Central Oregon
Bend
Oregon – December 3, 2007 -- High Desert Gallery of Central
Oregon is pleased to announce the representation of Oregon Artist,
Cary L Weigand. An artist feature showcasing Cary's recent works
will be open to the public through January 30 at the High Desert
Gallery, 281 W. Cascade, Sisters, Oregon. Work on display includes
new fine art porcelain sculpture. For more information including
hours of operations, please call High Desert Gallery at 866-549-6250
x 3.
About Cary L
Weigand: A sixth
generation Hawaiian, Cary graduated from the University of Hawaii
with a Masters of Fine Art in Ceramics and relocated to Central
Oregon in 2004. 
Since
she graduated she has eagerly pursued the path of establishing
herself as an independent ceramic artist. Her major interest in
figure modeling expands both the use of ceramic techniques as well as
explores some relatively neglected areas in content. Inspired by the
loose slab work her figures evoke a sense of mass in contrast to the
loose and flowing slab work of drapery and body appendages. This
formal device provides an important ground for the content of her
work, aimed at a search for a contemporary spirituality. Working
with earthenware or porcelain, a figurine is worked upward slowly
allowing each layer to dry. Then it is painted with Terra Sigilatta,
wood ash, overglazes and fired. Next is applied a variety of stains,
paints and sometimes wax. Each piece builds a bridge connecting
Cary's psyche with the physical realm.
For
nationally known artist, Cary Weigand, ceramics is a very humanistic
and tactile experience. Drawn to Asian philosophies and Shamanism
she finds they both focus on awareness of mind, spirit, and
environment. The figure represents a vehicle of humanity. Cary's
work is an expression of the subconscious and symbolism. She states:
“In
this way, I 
seek to look deeper within myself. I look upon each
piece as that something which beckons the impenetrable shadows of
madness, or the liquid flow of existence, day after day after day,
(Or maybe this heart...) a wild beast caged within its chest,
dreaming a dream which we've already seen unfolding before us, (time
and time again.)
Cary's
original artwork including her fine art porcelain sculpture is
available exclusively in Central Oregon at High Desert Gallery.
About
High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing:
High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing, The Art & Soul of
Central Oregon™ is an award winning fine art and custom picture
framing gallery with retail locations in Bend, Oregon (Opening Fall
of 2008), Redmond and Sisters Oregon specializing in Central Oregon
Artists & Beyond™ and Stellar Custom Framing. High Desert
Gallery has been honored in 2005, 2006 and 2007 by Decor Magazine as
one of the top 100 Art and Frame Galleries in America and voted “Best
Art Gallery” in Redmond, Oregon (2006 & 2007) and Sisters,
Oregon (2005, 2006). High Desert Gallery's online sales gallery
can be found at www.highdesertgallery.biz
.
For
more information please visit: www.highdesertgallery.com
or call toll free 1-866-549-6250. High Desert Gallery &
Custom Framing of Central Oregon content copyright 2007. The
Art & Soul of Central Oregon™ and Central Oregon Artists &
Beyond™ are trademarks of High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing
of Central Oregon.
Press
Release Contact:
T
Dow, High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon
PO
BOX 519 Bend, OR 97709-0519 Gallery Phone: 541-388-8964.
Web Site: www.highdesertgallery.com
Gallery Blog: www.highdesertgallery.info
For
high resolution images please contact T Dow at 541-388-8964 x 3.
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The High Desert Art Gallery Guide is hot off the press and available for your online viewing!
2008 looks to be a stellar year for
events, functions and artist in attendance receptions at High Desert
Gallery of Central Oregon. A boat load of great activities including
the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show Poster Preview Party with Paul Alan
Bennett, Patrick Horsley artist reception in Redmond Oregon, Lillian Pitt's
solo show on May 24th in our Sisters Oregon Art Gallery and many
many other great events – We have it all.
