Commonwheel Artists Co-op Presents: Alchemy

Opening Reception Friday, June 20, 5 – 8 pm
Show runs June 20 – July 14, 2014; 10 am –8 pm

Artists include: Jeremiah Houck, Jerry Rhodes, Belinda Chambers, Caron O’Neil and Ace McCasland

Alchemy – a power or process of transforming something common into something special.

See the transformation of our gallery space into a laboratory of near-infinite possibility.

Every artists' fingers are dusted with the essential elements of transformation. A common object can be elevated to the level of cherished treasure by enhancement, observation, or embellishment. The shapeless powder of plaster can be molded into sculpture, ordinary clay shaped into priceless objects, base metal lifted to an extraordinary level by the touch of the artist's hand.

Jeremiah Houck brings stoneware and porcelain sculptures and wall pieces focusing on the topic of Mad Scientists and further, related religions.

Caron O'Neil has always had an insatiable desire to create art from found & discarded objects by making art out of things from nature as well as man made junk. With her own concept of ethnic jewelry, she brings beauty from a different perspective.

Belinda Chambers thinks that there is nothing more beautiful than transforming a forgotten item into a new creation. It is incredibly challenging but satisfying to attempt. She draws on her love for the outdoors and combines this into her work.

Jerry Rhodes draws from global, temporal, and cultural palates to create his compositions. Rather than resolve and unify disparate elements, he attempts to bring each piece to a point where it finds a temporary détente within itself.

Ace McCasland offers her hand, both literally and figuratively, to the transformative process, and entices you to join her, and all artists, on this journey.