Author: Margaret Evans

Fiber artist Kim Keats and fine-art photographer Gary Geboy collaborate on a groundbreaking show at USCB. The press release describes Organics: The Art of Nature as “both collaboration and continuum – on one end Kim constructing works of art from natural elements and on the other end Gary deconstructing nature into elemental shapes, tone and texture.” The show opens January 12th and runs through much of February. Although the two artists work in entirely different mediums, they share a similar vision and a common fascination with the smallest aspects of the natural world. One is a scavenger, the other a salvager. Both offer up a unique vision of intimate detail. Mark Shaffer sat down to talk with them…

The beginning of a new year can be a great time for a clean slate. Unfortunately, people often use this fresh start to commit to eating nothing but cabbage until they lose twenty pounds. While this is an interesting test of willpower, it will hopefully have worn off by the time you read this article, in favor of just a few more vegetables and a little more walking.

The Art League of Hilton Head presents Atelier/ABSTRACT opening with an artist reception on Thursday January 5, 5-7pm at the Art League of Hilton Head, Walter Greer Gallery at 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island.  The exhibit runs through January 28.  The public is cordially invited. 843-681-5060 or visit www.artleaguehhi.org

Our cover painting is “Story Girl,” by Amiri Farris, first place winner in the...