Author: Margaret Evans

Beaufort Art Association is proud to present “Gates, Gardens, and Grace”, a new exhibition by artist Michael B. Pearson, running from October 18 through November 27.  The public is invited to meet the artist at an opening reception on Friday, October 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the historic Elliot House. Michael holds a degree in Fashion Illustration from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and has an extensive background in commercial art, advertising, and children’s book illustration.  She has been a full time painter for over 30 years and has had over 40 solo shows. While being primarily a watercolor artist, she also works in acrylic, pen and ink and is well known for exquisite wall murals.

  Artists William Kwamena-Poh and Donna Ireton have chosen to honor their divergent heritages in their exhibit opening with an artist reception on Oct 12 at 5-7pm at the Art League of Hilton Head Gallery.  The show runs through Nov 6.  For details call 843-681-5060 or visit www.artleaguehhi.org William Kwamena-Poh was born in Ghana and now lives in Savannah.  Ireton was born in upstate New York, and is of Dutch and Irish ancestry.  Kwamena-Poh’s paintings reflect both his African heritage and the Black American experience, while Ireton’s pine needle and driftwood wall hangings, sculptures, and baskets are created using natural materials and coiled basketry techniques, much as our ancestors did.  Together, their art honors their ancestors and their traditions, culture and heritage.