October Artist Feature- Houston Llew

Spiritiles

Houston Llew, hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, is an artist working in the medium of glass fired onto copper. Llew's Spiritiles are a fresh dialect of lustrous art created to capture the spirit of the moment- fun, culture, adventure and love. Through their eclectic imagery and the stories engraved on their sides, these luminous artworks string together like bejeweled paragraphs in the narrative of life.

Spiritiles are made of molten glass on copper, an ancient medium translated into interesting contemporary art. All Spiritiles are hand colored and handcrafted by Houston Llew and his artists in Atlanta, Georgia. The materials for Spiritiles are made in the United States, with glass coming from the Southeast and copper from the Southwest. Spiritiles measures 5 ¼” x 8 ½” x 1 ¾” and weigh three pounds. They easily hang on a wall or stand alone. These wonderful works of art will never fade or tarnish and may be enjoyed in sunny or humid places where other art may not endure.

Houston Llew's Spiritiles will be a fresh new visual piece for any room in the home. The eclectic variety of work is sure to appeal to any palate. They are sure to enlighten your décor and your life. Be sure to come visit and see our newest artist!

Gallery Hop 2009

Featured Artist- Matthew Dutton





Fall is nearly upon us and that means its time for the annual Gallery Hop! We, at Umbra Essence, are very excited to be participating again this year. The Gallery Hop,which is put on each year by the Association For Visual Arts and the Chattanooga Downtown Partnership, will be taking place on Saturday, September 12 from 2pm until 9 pm.

This year Umbra Essence has chosen to feature local artist, Matthew Dutton during the Gallery Hop. Matthew Dutton is an artist who combines non-traditional media with innovative approaches toward traditional art making methods.

We will be hosting a reception for him on Umbra's garden terrace. Everyone is invited to visit our gift gallery to meet Matthew and see some of his work. Complimentary beverages and hors d'oeuvres will be served.


Be sure to stop in Umbra or AVA to pick up a Gallery Hop brochure map and listing of all the participating galleries. For more info please visit the AVA website www.avarts.org or call 423.265.4282.

We look forward to seeing you! It is going to be a great time for sure so mark your calendars. This is an event that you do not want to miss!

September Artist Feature- Bibelot Design

Bibelot Design located in Ontario, Canada was started by Christine McGrath in 1994. The company began designing jewelry and small items and has since evolved into creating a line of fresh, modern, and sophisticated home accents using glass, textiles, and wood veneer. In 2006 McGrath's husband, Reid Maltby joined Bibelot and is very active in the creative process.

Having evolved from designing only jewelry and small items, Bibelot Design now produces frames, coasters, night lights, vases, and mirrors. Each piece is handcrafted from start to finish with great attention to detail. Whether your tastes are modern or retro you are bound to find a great addition for your home decor. Be sure to pop in for a visit and check out one of our newest additions, Bibelot Design.