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Re-paired at pinch

Thanks to a fabulous turnout and two fabulous artists, pinch's latest Arts Night Out show was a success! Nan and Abby's show is running through the 29th of June, so make sure to stop by pinch to check it out for yourself!

Re-paired at pinch

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Found Object Art by Abby Rieser & Nan Fleming

June 9 – June 29

Opening Reception: Friday, June 12, 6-9 pm.
wine, water and snacks will be served

Abby Rieser Artist's Statement

A 1983 graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design in metalwork and surface design, I have served since 2003 as a Gatekeeper, managing the recycling center in Northampton, Mass. Over the years I have accumulated innumerable found objects which now form a vast library of materials I draw from for my sculptural pieces. Although the materials I use in my assemblages are quite diverse, they share in common a beautiful patina, soft edges, and worn surfaces. My current work incorporates the influences of Joseph Cornell and my lifelong mentor Varujan Boghosian. I maintain my studio in Northampton.

www.abbyrieser.com

Nan Fleming Artist’s Statement

I discovered metal as an art form while at UMASS in 1992 when taking a
welding class on a whim. Always a hoarder of the discarded and used, I
was drawn to the shapes and patinas of the broken farm equipment and
rusted gears rather than the shiny sheets of new metal available in the
foundry. Manipulating a shape with heat continues to be pure magic for
me.

I combine these worn metal elements with other materials such as wood,
paper, clay and small found objects to create both functional and purely
sculptural pieces. Usually a single shape will suggest a gesture or the
beginning of an idea. I tend to work on 2 or 3 pieces at the same time,
solving problems and sometime waiting for months to realize the final
detail needed to complete a sculpture.

www.nanfleming.com

Twist artists to show at Pinch

In addition to helping sponsor the Twist Fair, Pinch is showing the work of the following Twist artists. In order from left to right, top to bottom, the new artists at Pinch are: Raeburn Ink, Happy Owl Glassworks, Murdock Design, Twigs & Heather, Meghan Burch, BMW Ironworks, Zeal: Handmade Home, Excely Jewelry, AWC Designs, Sarah Ahearn, and Donnabelle Designs.

Pinch sponsors Twist Fair

About Twist

Twist is an exciting event showcasing original handmade goods and art, held twice a year (May and November) in Northampton, MA. The show features a multitude of talented and unique vendors, a live DJ, entertainment, and refreshments in a fun and lively festival atmosphere. For more information about Twist, and a list of artists showing there, please see www.twistfair.com.

Location

Northampton Center for the Arts
17 New South Street
Northampton, MA

Show Dates and Hours

Friday, May 1, 2009 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday, May 2, 2009 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

About the Directors

Cory and Lexie Barnes are the founding directors of Twist. Lexie is a nationally recognized author, designer, and entrepreneur. Her first book, Sew What! Bags, from Storey Publishing, was released in February 2009 and is available online and in bookstores worldwide. She is currently working on the 2010 lexie barnes handbag collection and her next book. Cory is the owner of Spire USA, a highly regarded manufacturer of laptop bags and backpacks. Originally from Chicago, the couple now lives in Western Massachusetts with their four sons.

New at Pinch: Kitras Art Glass Hummingbird Feeders

Hummingbird Feeders

Bring life to the garden with sparkling colour combinations dancing across the surface of Kitras Art Glass hand-blown Hummingbird feeders. Each one is an original and functional token of everlasting friendship.

About Kitras Art Glass

Stephen Kitras began work as a glass blower in 1988. He studied at Sheridan College located in Oakville, Ontario Canada. For five years he worked alone handling all the production and administrative tasks. He and his wife Elke then shipped the product out from their dining room table.

In 1994 Kitras Art Glass was formed. Stephen and Elke became founding partners of the corporation. At this time, the single most important factor in the company's growth was the start of exports to the United States.

By 2001 company sales had increased and a new facility was built to accommodate increased production demands. In 2006 Stephen and Elke's eldest daughter, Sophie, joined the company and she now manages all of the sales and marketing. Stephen continues to be involved in the company, overseeing all new product development, the training of new staff, and when he has time, work on his own art projects.

In 1999, the company suffered the loss of Elke Kitras to Leukemia, but the vision that she and Stephen developed for the company continues to thrive.

New at Pinch: Pewabic Art Pottery

About Pewabic Products

Pewabic has hundreds of gift tile and pottery designs to choose from and all are made on site in our National Historic Landmark building in Detroit. All are made with Pewabic’s own clay and renowned glazes using handcrafted techniques that make each piece unique. Tiles are pressed and vessels are thrown or cast using Pewabic molds. Every Pewabic tile is stamped on the back with the trademark "Pewabic Detroit" logo stamp and the year it was pressed. Frequently, tiles bear the stamp of the individual staff artist who pressed the tile. Each tile and vessel is then kiln fired in Pewabic’s National Historic Landmark building. Most of our gift tiles are reproductions of historic Pewabic tile images found in our archives. We do add to our gift tile line but we always keep within the traditional Arts & Crafts feel. All of our vessels are reproductions or inspired by original Pewabic designs.

A Brief History

Pewabic is a century-old American Art pottery founded at the height of the Arts & Crafts movement in 1903 by Michigan artist Mary Stratton. Since 1907, Pewabic has been housed in its National Historic Landmark building located in the Indian Village historic district of Detroit. Pewabic is nationally renowned for its gift tile and pottery in unique glazes.

New work at pinch

We are proud to introduce you to two new lines here at pinch. Elisabethan: Clothes with a History, by designer/recycler Elisabeth Delehaunty of Western Colorado and Sugarboo Designs by the husband/wife duo, Rick and Rebecca Puig, of Buckhead, Georgia. Delehaunty says of her designs, "The nature of our raw materials makes each Elisabethan piece unique. Fabric, trims, and buttons are harvested from existing items. They may have previously been a dress, drapery or vintage yardage stashed in your grandmother’s sewing room." Rebecca and Rick describe their mission to "make handmade products that add soul to a home."

Stop by pinch to check out our new artist's work and our recent interior paint job!

FIELD OF VIEW reception

Our March 13th Arts Night Out reception for local architect and photographer Rachael Alexander Chase was a huge success! Thanks to everyone who came out. If you missed the show, do not worry, pinch still carries a wide variety of Rachael's work. Stop on in to see them!

Pictured: pinch owner Jena Sujat with lady of the hour, Rachel Alexander Chase.

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Re-paired at pinch Thanks to a fabulous turnout and two fabulous artists, pinch's latest Arts Night Out show was a success! Nan and Abby's show is running through the 29th of June, so make sure to stop by pinch to check it out for yourself! Re-paired at pinch Re-paired Found Object Art by Abby Rieser & Nan Fleming June 9 – June 29 Opening Reception: Friday, June 12, 6-9 pm. wine, water and snacks will be served Abby Rieser Artist's Statement A 1983 graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design in metalwork and surface design, I have served since 2003 as a Gatekeeper, managing the recycling center in Northampton, Mass. Over the years I have accumulated innumerable found objects which now form a vast library of materials I draw from for my sculptural pieces. Although the materials I use in my assemblages are quite diverse, they share in common a beautiful patina, soft edges, and worn surfaces. My current work incorporates the influences of Joseph Cornell and my lifelong mentor Varujan Boghosian. I maintain my studio in Northampton. www.abbyrieser.com Nan Fleming Artist’s Statement I discovered metal as an art form while at UMASS in 1992 when taking a welding class on a whim. Always a hoarder of the discarded and used, I was drawn to the shapes and patinas of the broken farm equipment and rusted gears rather than the shiny sheets of new metal available in the foundry. Manipulating a shape with heat continues to be pure magic for me. I combine these worn metal elements with other materials such as wood, paper, clay and small found objects to create both functional and purely sculptural pieces. Usually a single shape will suggest a gesture or the beginning of an idea. I tend to work on 2 or 3 pieces at the same time, solving problems and sometime waiting for months to realize the final detail needed to complete a sculpture. www.nanfleming.com Twist artists to show at Pinch In addition to helping sponsor the Twist Fair, Pinch is showing the work of the following Twist artists. In order from left to right, top to bottom, the new artists at Pinch are: Raeburn Ink, Happy Owl Glassworks, Murdock Design, Twigs & Heather, Meghan Burch, BMW Ironworks, Zeal: Handmade Home, Excely Jewelry, AWC Designs, Sarah Ahearn, and Donnabelle Designs. Pinch sponsors Twist Fair About Twist Twist is an exciting event showcasing original handmade goods and art, held twice a year (May and November) in Northampton, MA. The show features a multitude of talented and unique vendors, a live DJ, entertainment, and refreshments in a fun and lively festival atmosphere. For more information about Twist, and a list of artists showing there, please see www.twistfair.com. Location Northampton Center for the Arts 17 New South Street Northampton, MA Show Dates and Hours Friday, May 1, 2009 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday, May 2, 2009 10:00 am - 6:00 pm About the Directors Cory and Lexie Barnes are the founding directors of Twist. Lexie is a nationally recognized author, designer, and entrepreneur. Her first book, Sew What! Bags, from Storey Publishing, was released in February 2009 and is available online and in bookstores worldwide. She is currently working on the 2010 lexie barnes handbag collection and her next book. Cory is the owner of Spire USA, a highly regarded manufacturer of laptop bags and backpacks. Originally from Chicago, the couple now lives in Western Massachusetts with their four sons. New at Pinch: Kitras Art Glass Hummingbird Feeders Hummingbird Feeders Bring life to the garden with sparkling colour combinations dancing across the surface of Kitras Art Glass hand-blown Hummingbird feeders. Each one is an original and functional token of everlasting friendship. About Kitras Art Glass Stephen Kitras began work as a glass blower in 1988. He studied at Sheridan College located in Oakville, Ontario Canada. For five years he worked alone handling all the production and administrative tasks. He and his wife Elke then shipped the product out from their dining room table. In 1994 Kitras Art Glass was formed. Stephen and Elke became founding partners of the corporation. At this time, the single most important factor in the company's growth was the start of exports to the United States. By 2001 company sales had increased and a new facility was built to accommodate increased production demands. In 2006 Stephen and Elke's eldest daughter, Sophie, joined the company and she now manages all of the sales and marketing. Stephen continues to be involved in the company, overseeing all new product development, the training of new staff, and when he has time, work on his own art projects. In 1999, the company suffered the loss of Elke Kitras to Leukemia, but the vision that she and Stephen developed for the company continues to thrive. New at Pinch: Pewabic Art Pottery About Pewabic Products Pewabic has hundreds of gift tile and pottery designs to choose from and all are made on site in our National Historic Landmark building in Detroit. All are made with Pewabic’s own clay and renowned glazes using handcrafted techniques that make each piece unique. Tiles are pressed and vessels are thrown or cast using Pewabic molds. Every Pewabic tile is stamped on the back with the trademark "Pewabic Detroit" logo stamp and the year it was pressed. Frequently, tiles bear the stamp of the individual staff artist who pressed the tile. Each tile and vessel is then kiln fired in Pewabic’s National Historic Landmark building. Most of our gift tiles are reproductions of historic Pewabic tile images found in our archives. We do add to our gift tile line but we always keep within the traditional Arts & Crafts feel. All of our vessels are reproductions or inspired by original Pewabic designs. A Brief History Pewabic is a century-old American Art pottery founded at the height of the Arts & Crafts movement in 1903 by Michigan artist Mary Stratton. Since 1907, Pewabic has been housed in its National Historic Landmark building located in the Indian Village historic district of Detroit. Pewabic is nationally renowned for its gift tile and pottery in unique glazes. New work at pinch We are proud to introduce you to two new lines here at pinch. Elisabethan: Clothes with a History, by designer/recycler Elisabeth Delehaunty of Western Colorado and Sugarboo Designs by the husband/wife duo, Rick and Rebecca Puig, of Buckhead, Georgia. Delehaunty says of her designs, "The nature of our raw materials makes each Elisabethan piece unique. Fabric, trims, and buttons are harvested from existing items. They may have previously been a dress, drapery or vintage yardage stashed in your grandmother’s sewing room." Rebecca and Rick describe their mission to "make handmade products that add soul to a home." Stop by pinch to check out our new artist's work and our recent interior paint job! FIELD OF VIEW reception Our March 13th Arts Night Out reception for local architect and photographer Rachael Alexander Chase was a huge success! Thanks to everyone who came out. If you missed the show, do not worry, pinch still carries a wide variety of Rachael's work. Stop on in to see them! Pictured: pinch owner Jena Sujat with lady of the hour, Rachel Alexander Chase.
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