Jane Ellen Horner

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Installation, Abstract Paintings & Assemblages

For those of you who haven't had a chance to see Jane Ellen Horner's show (and those who would like to see it again) we have extended it through this weekend. Special hours: Sat. 2-4 pm and Sun. 12-4 pm at the Beaufort Art Center, 204 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC.

Jane Ellen Horner, firmly established as one the leading Vermont based visual artists, has recently returned to North Carolina after living in New England for 40 years. Her mediums are painting, drawing, installation and assemblage.

Jane’s artwork is informed by process. It is exploratory and naturally ebullient work that is beyond product. Both the installations and the paintings are entirely grounded by the earth and yet impart at least a hint of some world far from our own; from seed to star, profane to sacred. The collections and assemblages are gatherings of disparate nature-made and man-made objects, which convey a time-stretch as artifacts.


Her use of light, a keen understanding of color, and a quest for elegance of form is consistent throughout her work. There is also a never-ending air of discovery that clearly illustrates the ability to integrate knowledge, wisdom and skill to realize her personal vision.

Jane earned a Master of Fine Arts from the UNC Greensboro, and is the recipient of several grants and fellowships. Her work is widely shown in galleries and universities. Bank of the Arts in New Bern is currently showing her work. To see more of her work visit her website: www.janehornerartist.net

Hours: Thursday-Saturdays 5-8 pm, Sundays 5-7 pm and by appointment. For more information call 252-622-8416 or 802-734-1002.

Columns: Installation, Abstract Paintings & Assemblages

July 30 through August 28, 2011

The Beaufort Art Center presents the work of Jane Ellen Horner. Firmly established as one the leading Vermont based visual artists, she has recently returned to North Carolina after living in New England for 40 years. Her mediums are painting, drawing, installation and assemblage.

Jane’s artwork is informed by process. It is exploratory and naturally ebullient work that is beyond product. Both the installations and the paintings are entirely grounded by the earth and yet impart at least a hint of some world far from our own; from seed to star, profane to sacred. The collections and assemblages are gatherings of disparate nature-made and man-made objects, which convey a time-stretch as artifacts.

Her use of light, a keen understanding of color, and a quest for elegance of form is consistent throughout her work. There is also a never-ending air of discovery that clearly illustrates the ability to integrate knowledge, wisdom and skill to realize her personal vision.

Jane earned a Master of Fine Arts from the UNC Greensboro, and is the recipient of several grants and fellowships. Her work is widely shown in galleries and universities. Bank of the Arts in New Bern is currently showing her work. To see more of her work visit her website: www.janehornerartist.net

Opening Reception July 30th 5-8 pm at the Beaufort Art Center, 204 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC. Hours: Thursday-Saturdays 5-8 pm, Sundays 5-7 pm and by appointment. For more information call 252-622-8416 or 802-734-1002.

Shibori~~~ Indigo Dye Workshop

Raleigh artists Susan Oliver Fennell and Janine LeBlanc will hold their third two-day indigo dye workshop at the Beaufort Art Center, 204 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC on Saturday, July 16th from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, Sunday July 17th from noon to 5 pm.

Indigo dyeing has been practiced all over the world for hundreds of years. Its characteristic blue color can range from a pale sky blue to nearly black and is still used to dye denim jeans.

In this workshop, participants will use a traditional Japanese approach to transforming fabric using stitching, binding, capping, pole wrapping and clamping. We will use a slow and meditative approach to the design and preparation of a piece of fabric to be used for a specific project -- an article of clothing, fabric for a garment, quilt or tablecloth. The fabric will first be dyed a solid color using Procion MX dye and then overdyed and discharged using indigo. Participants can either bring their own fabric or contact the workshop leaders for suggestions. No previous dyeing or sewing experience is necessary.

Susan spent her formative years in Japan and brings a deep understanding of Japanese culture. She has taught both Japanese language and indigo dyeing in Wake County schools, as well as Shibori workshops for Elementary School teachers. Janine brings her experience from her work with Japanese textiles at the Gregg Museum of Art and Design at NCSU.

To register for the workshop, call 252-622-8416 and leave a message or e-mail art.beaufort.center@gmail.com. The workshop is limited to 10 participants with a minimum of six. Please reserve your space by registering before July 12th. Cost is $115 which includes the cost of the dyes.

For additional information about the workshop:

Contact Janine at 919-881-8330 or jleblanc33@earthlink.net

Photos of Susan's work can be found at www.susanfennellstudio.com

Life in a Fishbowl

This weekend only! Opening reception tonight July 2 5-10 pm

Five members of the Beaufort Art Group: Craig Gurganis, Lisa Tuchek, Trista Hudzik Reynolds, Abigail Poray & Brett Harrison. Featuring art that ranges from pottery, sculpture, paintings, prints and hand-made jewelry. Inspired by life in a small coastal town, elements of the natural ocean setting and the interactions we have with it are reflected in their work.

Hours: Sat 1pm-7pm, Sun 12noon-4pm, Mon 10am-2pm.

Beaufort Art Center, 204 Turner Street