A large group of hand-formed wire bird sculptures by Thomas Hill, sold as a whole or individually. Some pieces mount of the wall with white wires and some hang with clear monofilament.

Tomas Hill is a British San Francisco-based sculptor. He sketches birds in nature and then transforms his ideas into wire. His craftsmanship and sense of energy built into to his sculptural forms is truly wonderful. “The mystery of why starlings make these murmuration has been speculated for some time but the reason is unknown. Some believe it’s practical because of safety in numbers, but we like to believe that it’s more joyous for them to be together, enjoying their flight with each other.”

Saturday December 3rd starting at noon and onward into the late evening at Gallery Lulo.

Alice Warnecke Sutro creates large scale figurative installations that fully depend on audience interaction. Her live drawing sessions are humorous and bright thanks to her signature emotive line style, but also reveal a deeply philosophical comment on the nature of art. After many years of experimental drawing, Alice’s practice prioritizes art’s ancient purpose as a community-forming activity for ritual gatherings.
The format for her projects is recurring: inviting participants from a crowd and drawing them live, direct and with no erasing. She works in charcoal, paint or digital. The figures are rendered with an extremely sensitive line that demonstrates her love of people, often strangers, with whom she converses the entire time.
In keeping with ritual experiences, Alice will always design the project so that she is exploring the edge of her physical capacity by drawing for extended periods of time and on extreme dimensions. Past projects have included covering a 3-story façade with figures by means of a scissor lift and extension paintbrushes, drawing in public hallways in a hotel, and most recently, drawing art fair visitors for 2 days straight in record heat to create a 120 foot human roll.
Alice does not have a studio and claims to have studio-phobia. She works only on public oriented projects carefully designed to meet the criteria discussed above. This life-balance allows her to maintain her other passions: Warnecke Ranch, a family grape growing business; Sutro Wine Co, a boutique wine label founded and entirely run by Alice; and her volunteer work with Alexander Valley Winegrowers. She is a mom of two and lives with her family at Warnecke Ranch in Healdsburg, home to Chalk Hill Artist Residency.

We are excited to host this successful event again showing the process of an artist at work.

Alison grew up in rural Cheshire near the Potteries border. After a BA Hon’s in Textile design at Brighton, she had a long and well-established career as a print designer for several luxury fashion houses. A lifelong passion of pottery collecting led toa career change and Alison trained under the guiding eye of Nicola Tassie, who encouraged her to set up her own studio in 2016.

Alison specializes in creating distinctive and individual stoneware vessels. They investigate the collaboration between the domestic bellied form and the broken fragile painted surface. Using a combination of stoneware course clays and porcelain, pieces are repeat fired resulting in cracked and blistered finishes. The addition of volcanic engobes and lava stone deepens the textured and disrupted veneer which is so integral to her practice.

“Investigating the materiality of the clay is the foundation and focal point for all of my vessels, sculptures and assemblages. The shapes and surface treatments take their influence from plants, water, rocks, and clay, as well as from architecture, industry, and machinery. As creative expressions of form, movement, and texture, my work is infused with a modern, minimal aesthetic while at the same time reminding one of a natural or ancient object exposed to the rigors of time.” Ani Kasten is the recipient of numerous awards and grants and is in both private and public collections around the country. She received her BA from the University of Michigan and has apprenticed with master potters in both Nepal and England. Ani makes all her ceramics by hand from her studio in Brentwood, Maryland.

“Twenty years ago, in Tokyo, I stepped into a freshly cut, monumental bamboo installation created by Hiroshi Teshigahara. In that moment I experienced a palpable elevation, the sense of deep order and connection present in a sanctuary or sacred place. In the intervening years, the character of bamboo continued to resonate. I studied ikebana for 15 years and took art classes on a regular basis. Bamboo captivated me. I wanted to understand why it held this meaning in my life. Today I find myself immersed in bamboo. To the amazement of family and friends, bamboo lures me into the studio for long days of cutting, taping, measuring, drilling, threading, designing, arranging, problem-solving. the repeating hand-eye rhythm of gluing or connecting the crosscut bamboo pieces absorbs and mesmerizes me. I am in the flow. This is my meditation. The work is a giant puzzle; I crave the process of assembling the pattern. I become the process of assembling the pattern.”

Crumpacker holds a BA from Scripps College and a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies from Reed College as well as a teaching credential from University of California, Berkeley. She is a member of the first graduating class of the MFA program in Applied Craft and Design from Oregon College of Art and Craft + Pacific Northwest College of Art.

Carina Shoshtary’s jewelry can be characterized as emotional, imaginative and innovative. Shoshtary describes herself as a kind of modern hunter-gatherer as she finds the materials for her artworks in her immediate surroundings. Her choice of materials is often unusual: colorful graffiti from heavily sprayed walls, old bobbin laces found in a cellar, the plastic nets of shower sponges. All her materials have had a previous life, a former use and meaning. With scientific curiosity and sensitive intuition, Shoshtary reveals the potential of these materials.

Carina’s new work is a bold statement of beauty and sustainability. The flower earring series is titled For When We Flourish. The beautifully sculpted forms are made from a 100% bio sourced plastic PLA, vintage lucite, glass and recycled silver.
The new bracelet series is called Mock Weave. The title comes from the process “I create the pattern by placing dot by dot by hand with the 3d pen, so the time to build the shape might be similar to the time it needs to weave a basket.”

She redefines the expressive and decorative qualities inherent to the materials by repurposing them in a different context.

Carina has exhibited internationally and belongs to the public collections of Victoria and Albert Museum, London, The Röhsska Museum, Gothenburg and The International Design Museum Munich - among others.

She resides in Munich, Germany.

Lima, Peru-born artist Cecilia Paredes might just remind us of the female version of Liu Bolin. Working with her assistants, she creates photo performance-based works that have her seamlessly blended into creations of intricate, botanical backgrounds. Acting as both the photographer and subject, she carefully chooses her poses and leaves parts of her body unpainted, which adds an element of mystique to each piece. Through this disappearing act, Paredes explores themes of displacement and migration, illustrating the difficulties of blending into new surroundings without completely casting off one’s roots.

Cecilia Paredes’ works involve performance, photography, sculpture and installations.

Dlisa Creager holds a Ph.D. Social Psychology from University of Southern California. She originally began her career as a maker in jewelry, working in different wiring techniques.
She was first inspired to work with copper wire on a larger sculptural scale, when in 2007, she took a class at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, with the daughter of Ruth Asawa, Aiko Cuneo. The technique used is commonly referred to as “Viking Knit.” It is an ancient wire weaving technique originally used by the Nordics to create exquisite ornamentation and used today in different cultures from making fine jewelry to storage baskets. Dlisa`s sculptural wire hangings are made in copper and oxidized copper wire.
She lives with her family in Los Angeles.
D'Lisa has a beautiful design library from which pieces can be chosen and made to order, inquire with us for more information.

Elyse Graham's work is driven by the processes she develops for the very specific materials she uses; most notably plaster and resin. Her drip vases are created with a process Graham designed to cast plaster inside of a flexible latex balloon mold. The interiors of the vessels are then sealed with layers of poured resin, making them functional pieces. Each vase is hand-dyed with custom mixed pigments and finished with a unique pattern of dyed plaster protuberances. The exterior of each piece is sealed with a UV-resistant acrylic coating. The inspiration for this collection comes from Graham's fascination with the microbiome and the vast and unseen world we are just beginning to explore. She creates with a sense of curiosity, wonder, and joy. Elyse Graham was born and currently resides in Los Angeles, California, she graduated from Brown University in 2003 earning a BA in Art: Semiotics.

Eric Wolske is an artist who uses oil paint and a variety of pigment-based drawing and calligraphy inks on paper and canvas to explore written language and handwriting. Wolske takes his inspiration from cryptography, asemic writing, calligraphy, graffiti and code. The layering and juxtaposition of his wordless constructions create new combinations and residues of written abstractions. With an eye toward new technologies such as cryptocurrency and the flow of information across the globe, Wolske explores a visual language that facilitates between the ancient and the new.
Born in Ohio and based in Sonoma County, Wolske attended Yale Summer School of Art and Music and received his BFA from Indiana University and MFA from Hunter College in New York City.
www.ericwolske.com

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"Last year, during the fires, I looked to the sky many times, like it was supposed to give an answer to what was happening. Which is an interesting situation to put oneself nowadays, considering I can turn on my cellphone and see up to date satellite images. What became clear was that neither way of seeing was particularly better than the other. The only difference seems to be ones speed of engagement. The memory of seeing the falling ash, a sliver of blue sky, and of course the ever changing smoke and clouds became the starting point for this series of 19 drawings. The slow reveal of the sky in the drawings are for me the most interesting thing about them, its always there, you wish there was more, and helps give a sense of clarity of what is present. I like to say that these are my subdued reaction to my very chaotic 2020."

Showing 10 in a series of 19 drawings. Each are 9x9 inches. Oil and ink on paper. Created ca. 2020-2021.

Born in Ohio and based in Sonoma County, Wolske attended Yale Summer School of Art and Music and received his BFA from Indiana University and MFA from Hunter College in New York City.
www.ericwolske.com

For information please contact Gallery Lulo at [email protected].
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Gallery Lulo will be featuring a new collection of jewelry work from artist Maral Rapp beginning April 3rd.

Former graphic designer Maral Rapp’s focus on detail and craft, commitment to personal style, and deep love for vintage objects all come together to create this singular, metal mesh jewelry. Forever drawn to the flashy, fluid metal of Mid Century and Art Deco mesh purses,
Maral was inspired to give the iconic handbags new life in a more wearable, contemporary style.

Working from her Oakland, California studio, she presents swatches of the reclaimed mesh as small jewels, as artifact, rich with history yet decidedly modern. Detailed with precious metals, the resulting works offer this storied material in a fresh, accessible, and ultimately more personal way — delivering slinky, flashing jewelry that glows in the lowest of light.

Heather Knight has worked as a full time studio artist since she opened Element Clay Studio in Decatur, Georgia in 2007. Heather has also taught classes for Odyssey and served as ceramics faculty at the Greenville County Museum of Art in South Carolina.

Her aim is to create work that reflects both her love of modern design and her admiration for the natural world. She is passionately committed to the hand made aspect of her work, and strives to deliver pieces that display impeccable craftsmanship and an eye for detail.

Heather Knight has worked as a full-time studio artist since she opened Element Clay Studio in Decatur, Georgia in 2007. Heather has also taught classes for Odyssey and served as ceramics faculty at the Greenville County Museum of Art in South Carolina.

Her aim is to create work that reflects both her love of modern design and her admiration for the natural world. She is passionately committed to the handmade aspect of her work, and strives to deliver pieces that display impeccable craftsmanship and an eye for detail.

Pieces can be made to order in 8 to 12 weeks

Lulo is a gallery of contemporary work, with artists who explore form, material and technique in progressive, original ways. Gallery Lulo shows work in the mediums of jewelry, fine art, design, and sculpture from regional, national, and international artists. We share our curated point of view in a space that is ethereal, progressive and unique.

We are based in Healdsburg, California, a small, country town with deep cultural roots in the land and nature.

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Jake's powerful and beautifully executed paintings, evokes characteristics of Baroque art traditions, while depicting natural and contemporary elements. The results are otherworldly and dramatic works of art.

Jake Messing was raised in Northern California. He lived many years in New York City, where he graduated from Parsons School of Design and taught as an adjunct professor at NYU. Jake's "creative focus spans the areas of fine arts production, art direction, visual merchandising, illustration, and graphic design.”
Jake returned to his childhood home and currently lives and works in Healdsburg with his family. His work includes original works in acrylic and watercolor for private and public commissions. His impressive resume includes commissions for the Mercedez Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, as well as artwork and visual merchandizing for Tiffany &Co, Nike, and Harry Winston, among others.

Justine Ashbee’s work consists of one off woven pieces, wearable jewelry, hanging light sculptures, and wall hangings, all of which stem from her early explorations in weaving metal sculptures, as a textiles student, at the Rhode Island School of Design. After spending several months in the desert of the Southwest, the landscape that most speaks to her, light inspired visions unraveled in new woven forms inspired by the timeless motifs of Indigenous woven craft work. Justine combines geometric lines with shimmering metals, to create luminary pieces of woven art, whether for your wall, or to wear as every day statement pieces. Justine works from her studio in Brighton, United Kingdom.

Originally from the East Coast, Kelly Defayette has been showing in the Bay Area for the past 20 years. Abstract and brightly colored, her geometric wood panels veer from tessellated formations to irregular polygons in differing depths. A high gloss epoxy resin gives each piece the feel of a wall sculpture and the finish of an object.

Kelsey lives and works in San Diego. She received her MFA in 2018. She says of her work, process, and inspirations: "My multi-media abstract paintings are blueprints: a visual reference for the structure of the human experience. This structure is divided into three rooms: the body, sensory experience, and thoughts and feelings. I create the blueprint for these rooms using the principles of embodiment, awareness, and the tension of yin and yang. My process uses the pacing of impulsive movements and slow, meditative marks to portray the power and fragility of the body. The senses are an exploration of the specific meanings and stories our bodies tell. I paint in silence to heighten the other senses and increase sensitivity to the mystery and breadth of the human experience. In a way, my art is an act of sensory sharing between the artist, observer, and blueprint of what it means to be human in the world today. The painting process teaches me how to live more effectively outside the studio, respecting the senses, inspiring focus, and honoring the rhythm and beauty of life. "