Bonsack Gallery: Friday, 5 April 2013

A Bonsack Gallery exhibit entitled “Everyday Beauty” will feature the paintings of Julie Wiegand and the jewelry of Nancy Pierson from April 5 through May 7.

Julie Wiegand’s collection of still-life oil paintings was inspired by and painted at Lyon School Studio in rural Berger, Missouri, the artist’s home and studio. Vibrant colors and the play of light convey the joy in everyday life in these works. Subjects range from collected treasures to beautiful food, functional tools to the windowsills of Wiegand’s home. “I have tried to approach each painting for this show with a feeling of new adventure and mainly to work with available natural light on the subjects,” says the artist.

Nancy Pierson says that working in metals, making jewelry in particular, has enabled her to incorporate a variety of media in an intimate scale. Her inspiration comes from the natural world and objects collected along the way — a rusty scrap of metal, a pebble or a vintage photograph. “I like the juxtaposition of materials, and as a result, these found treasures find a home in my work. I am drawn to the textures, patterns, forms and colors that can be achieved,” says the artist.

All are invited to an opening reception hosted by the artists from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, on Friday, April 5. Regular gallery hours are 8 am to 6:30 pm, weekdays. The exhibit is free to the public.

755 South Price Road

St. Louis, Missouri

314/993-4040

www.jburroughs.org