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CHRIS LEWIS

Chris Lewis had a successful career as a freelance Illustrator but then in the early 80’s decided to become a full-time Artist. She moved from the hard-edged glamorous world of Coca-Cola, American Express to the world of Clay... She says: “Creating sculpture was a natural outgrowth from advertising illustration. Although both professions are outlets for creative expression, illustration is inherently limited by the need to sell a product, whereas fine art allows the exploration of personal objectives.” (Artist’s website) 

Life, world and Nature dilemmas and dramas inspire her as an Artist. By creating art about and around these predicaments and vicious circles she comes to understand the situations better and then with her work, shares this understanding with the viewer.

Don’t Let Me Fall

Parking Lot Angel

Her “Anonymous Angels” series was inspired by Hurricane Katrina. Not only was her son in New Orleans around this time but they also had damage to their Condo. A couple of junk plastic she found among the debris became the wings of her first Angel. 

Her “Addiction” Series was fueled by her son’s struggle with his drug addiction. The Struggle to accept this addiction, to overcome it and love one another. Her addiction work was on show at the Jim Cherry Learning Resource Center Gallery in 2010.

Chris Lewis’s work can be seen at the Swan Coach House Gallery in “The Summer Swan Invitational” Show. 

edited by CORLIA

"I'm in Love with this Idea" 2011 WCAGA Members show

We were all gathered in the Jim Cherry LRC Gallery, an art show curated by Don Dougan and organized by Barbara Regh. We are the woman of the WCA of Georgia and we like to share our art with everybody. We have thousands of years of life experience collected. 

From doors that close and lead to more doors opening to walking down hallways and covering up that which is chosen not to be shown. Childhood memories that trigger the imagination to millions of roads traveled and traveled again, choices to be made at cross roads. Bodies and minds that mutate and evolve through adventures and experiences. Seascapes, Feathers, and Fantasy Characters to playfully tease your creativity. All this you find in this Art Show and more. 

“I’m in Love with this idea” We all are and you will be too. You can find the artists' names in our previous post Members Show Listing Written

(written by Corlia)

Place: Jim Cherry LRC Gallery

555 North Indian Creek Drive

Clarkston, GA 30021

Duration: March 2 - April 22, 2011

Gallery Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am - 9pm

Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Saturday 10am - 2pm

I'm In Love With This Idea (A curated exhibit by members of the WCAGA)

Gerry Sattele - Wire Drawings Opening Reception

Please join us for Gerry Sattele's solo exhibition, Wire Drawings at Georgia Perimeter College - Clarkston Campus. The opening reception is tonight, April 29, 2009 from 5:00-7:30 pm at the Jim Cherry Learning Resource Center Gallery. The gallery is located on the 4th floor of the LRC bldg. at 555 North Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, GA 30021. The exhibit runs from from April 24 through May 22. For more information, please call (678)891-3556.

To see more of Gerry Sattele's work, please visit her website.

Slideshow of Opening Reception for Not Just Pretty

View a slideshow of the opening reception for Not Just Pretty at The Jim Cherry Learning Resource Center Gallery, Georgia Perimeter College - Clarkston Campus. The exhibition runs through March 25, 2009. Many thanks to Chris Lewis for photographing the reception and sharing the images!

Not Just Pretty Opening Reception

Join us for the opening reception of the WCAGA juried exhibition, Not Just Pretty, tonight Wednesday, March 25th, from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Jim Cherry Learning Resource Center Gallery. The gallery is located on the Clarkston Campus of Georgia Perimeter College, 555 North Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, GA 30021 (corner of North Indian Creek Drive & Memorial College Avenue). For more information, please call (678) 891-3556. For directions: http://www.gpc.edu/Campus_Maps/

The exhibition runs from March 23 - April 17, 2009. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday: 8 am - 10 pm; Friday: 8 am - 4:30 pm; Saturday: 9 am - 3 pm; Sunday: 1 pm - 6 pm. The JCLRC Gallery is located on the fourth floor of the Clarkston Campus Learning Resource Center (Building L). Visitors may park in Lots 3, 4, or 5.