“Sticks & Stones” Exhibits Glasswork at The C Gallery
After more than seven years of presenting art shows, The C Gallery in Los Alamos will be presenting a
genre new to the gallery walls. For the first time, The C Gallery will be exhibiting stained glass sculpture.
The show is entitled “Sticks & Stones,” and features glass art by artist, Claudia Ariss, and wood turned
containers by photographer, musician, and now wood worker, David Passage. The show opens Saturday,
November 21, part of Los Alamos 3rd Saturdays, with a reception from 4 pm – 6 pm, and will continue
through January 13, 2016.
Claudia Ariss, of Eye Candy Glassworks, comes to Los Alamos from Nipomo, California. Her work is
influenced by her many previous and unusual places she calls home. From the rain forests of Northern
California, to the ocean and rivers of Oregon, in the jungles of Kauai, and throughout the islands of the
South Pacific, and now on the Central Coast of California Claudia creates unique glass sculptures. “Head
Glass” is the heart and soul of each new design. Formerly thrown away, these flowing, smooth ends of
traditional sheet stained glass have been rescued and formed into some of the most sought-after glass
art today. Some of Ariss’ materials and methods include traditional copper foil techniques, and her
signature decorative soldering, creating “bronzed” hardwood branches. She also uses agates, mouthblown glass, rondels, and beads.
Her work has been shown in galleries, and at juried art shows throughout Colorado and California. The
Cherry Creek Branch of the Mutual of Omaha Bank in Denver showcases one of her most notable
commissions.
David Passage, instructor at Allan Hancock College, is not new to The C Gallery. He curated the Cell
Phone photo show in 2013, and now revisits The C Gallery with his newest art form, wood turning. He
owns his own lathe, and learned how to do this by watching YouTube videos. He’ll be exhibiting small
containers, able to be held in the palm of the hand. He uses assorted woods to include maple, ebony,
redwood, and osage. An accomplished French horn musician, affiliated with the Santa Maria
Philharmonic Orchestra, and a photography instructor at Hancock, Passage is excited to show his latest
creations. Currently, some of his turned containers are on display as part of the Allan Hancock Faculty
exhibit.
The opening reception on Saturday, November 21, from 4 – 6 pm is open to the public. For more
information call Connie at 805-344-3807, connie@thecgallery.com or visit The C Gallery online at
www.thecgallery.com.