Spirits in the Wind Gallery

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How do they do that?

GRAPHITE BLACKWARE
Mata Ortiz pottery comes in a variety of colors and styles, and one of them is often referred to as “black on black.”  I had been curious about how the potters achieved this look, and came across the answer one day while browsing through The Many Faces of Mata Ortiz (contributors: Susan Lowell, Jim Hills, Jorge Quintana Rodriguez, Walter Parks, and Michael Wisner).  Apparently, one day one of the artists signed his pot with a pencil before firing it, and realized that the silvery look of the graphite was still there afterwards.  The potters of Mata Ortiz have always been innovative and willing to try new things, and applying graphite mixtures to the surface of pots (along with other processes for firing/polishing/burnishing to get different finishes) took off in the 1980’s, and artists are still using that technique today! ~ Emily, Gallery Associate

Spirits in the Wind Gallery
1211 Washington Ave
Golden, CO 80401

Olive Parker Leather

Spirits in the Wind Gallery

is proud to feature
Jewelry by Olive Parker.
Awards: People’s Choice Award – Western Design Conference
Jackson Hole, Wyoming 2012
Leather Feathers and Montana Sapphires set in White Gold
 www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com   $78 each
Elegant thick leather bracelets feature hand-made ceramic beads and silver-plated zinc beads.  Securely fasten your bracelet with an awesome pewter magnetic clasp with safety latch.

Horses, Horses, Horses!

As a western art gallery, we naturally feature artists who are talented at depicting horses.  From clay pieces to sculptures to paintings, our artists have found creative new ways to portray this much loved subject.  It is really not surprising considering how gifted they are and the fact that many have their own horses.  Talk about an endless source of inspiration! ~ Emily, Gallery Associate

Spirits in the Wind Gallery
(303) 279-1192
1211 Washington Ave
Golden, CO 80401

Horsehair Pottery

One question we get a lot here at Spirits in the Wind is “how do the artists get those black lines on there?”  Most of our visitors are surprised to hear that the lines are made with horsehair!  After the piece is pulled out of the kiln horsehair is applied to the piping hot surface, and the burning hair leaves these incredibly interesting lines.  This is quite an old technique, and while various other materials could technically be used (such as leaves), our artists stick with horsehair.  As I was talking to one of our customers about this I mentioned how horses are so symbolic of the west and therefore it makes sense that western potters would continue the tradition of using horsehair, and she said “Well yeah, that, and it is easy to come by”  That is very true here – many of our artists own horses.

~ Emily, Gallery Associate

Spirits in the Wind
1211 Washington Ave
Golden, CO 80401
303-279-1192

Founding Members of the prestigious Russell Skull Society of Artists

Month of  March 2016
Spirits in the Wind Gallery, Golden features founding members of the prestigious Russell Skull Society of Artists.

Jerry McKellar’s, sculpture work is his realistic style, use of movement, and impeccable detail. His subjects range from wildlife to human figures that focus on an accurate depiction of the culture, ritual and tribal affiliation.

One of many sculptures include:

Sun and Moon – Plains Indian Legend of Sun and Moon: Sun made a daily journey across the horizon to the West where he entered his lodge to pass the night. Moon, his wife, also dwelt in Sun’s lodge, but they would only see each other in passing each morning and evening.

Monumental Bronze “Bow Stringer” once displayed in front of gallery. His sculptures have been purchased for permanent collections of museums, corporations, and communities.

Randy Van Beek, Landscape Oil Painter

Randy enjoys a broad range of subjects and painting styles. He continually strives to improve in composition, which is the most intellectual aspect in painting. Its the design arrangement of dark and light masses, the harmonious union of line, form and color to which a viewer is attracted He develops composition to communicate a message or a sensation. Artwork seen at National Geographic Society, Smithsonian Institute, Charles Russell Museum and in major collections.

1211 Washington Ave. Golden, CO 80401 303-279-1192

Plains Indian Legend of “Sun and Moon”

Dance of Sun and Moon Jerry McKellar
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Dance of Sun and Moon
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        Sun and Moon
Plains Indian Legend of Sun and Moon
Sun made a daily journey acros the horizon
to the West where he entered his lodge to pass
the night. Moon, his wife, also dwelt in Sun’s Lodge, but they would only see each other in passing each morning and evening.

ALTHOUGH OUR TIME TOGETHER IS FLEETING,
OUR LOVE IS DEEP AND EVERLASTING…
The bronze sculpture, “Dance of Sun & Moon” by Jerry McKellar
is his interpretation of this Native American Legend.

Primarily self-taught artist, Mckellar’s vivid imagination combined with input from life experiences, travel and nature influenced his creative spirit. His education at the University of Washington dental school provided him with extensive studies of facial and human anatomy that has helped greatly in sculpting the human body.
As an accomplished and inventive artist, he is constantly expanding hs style and subject matter. Many monumental and Life-Size sculptures have been installed in public and private collections.
Contemporary sculpture with a unique patina in a stone apprearance.
Only one left in the edition 23/30  – 41″ h x 13″ x 13″ on maple turntable base
$6000.00

Spirits in the Wind Gallery, 1211 Washington Ave., Golden, CO  80401
www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com

Spirits in the Wind Gallery

1211 Washington Ave.
Golden, CO 80401
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303-279-1192
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Dawn Kloba, Director
480-334-7744


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