view from other tree

Ries Niemi & Sheila Klein

The official opening isn't until Friday, June 1st, but the show is up now.  Ries Niemi and Sheila Klein are sharing Anchor through July 24.  View from other tree is an installation based show.  Niemi's wall work is priced individually, but while at Anchor can be read as a visual sentence.  His work at Anchor combines lessons learned from musicians at Anacortes' own What The Heck Fest, and the common practice in consumer culture of tossing objects aside.  Niemi explores the question of what makes an object precious or trash.

On the other side of the space, Sheila Klein's closet-like installation is neither narrative or representational.  Her work invites the viewer to enter the work, and think of art in a less traditional way.  Klein's work can be worn, sat on, touched and even hugged.  "New Trade Route" contains a variety of pieces that can be worn directly out of the gallery.  Also at Anchor, in the video room, are three of Klein's videos; "Run'er way Detour", "We're Busy", and "Comfort Zone: The Process".

  

Even though the official opening is July 1st, 6-9pm we are open to the public now, so stop by and get a look. 

See you at Anchor!

June at Anchor

Today, Friday June 3rd, is the Anacortes Art Walk.  The weather is absolutely gorgeous and is showing no signs of changing.  If you have somehow missed Gail Grinnell's work, make sure you fit time in your schedule to stop by and spend some time absorbing this truly unique work.  We will be open until about 8 pm tonight.

This also means we are in the final throws of Gail Grinnell's work dominating the front room at Anchor.  tinker, tailor will be up through June 11th, at which time (1:00 pm) Gail will be coming in to talk about her work and the process of making it.  This is a great opportunity to ask Gail any questions you may have. 

The following week will be a busy one, Sheila Klein and Ries Niemi will be spending a week installing their work.  The show will be able to be viewed starting June 17th, and the official opening will be July 1st.  Start planing your visit(s) to Anchor now, the weather is only looks to be getting better!

See you at Anchor!