Featured Artists: Georgia Weithe and Laura Annis

Exhibition Dates: May 9 – August 2, 2025

On view at River Arts on Water Gallery (590 Water St, Prairie du Sac, WI) and online.

Reception: Thursday, May 29, 5:30-7:30 pm. Artist talks begin at 6 pm.

This reception will also be celebrating Hallows Betwixt by Kel Mur in the Powder Room Gallery.

10% off all artwork in the gallery during the reception!

River Arts, Inc. is pleased to present our two featured artists – jeweler Georgia Weithe and painter Laura Annis.

Georgia Weithe Artist Statement:
My jewelry is a language; it speaks of beauty, hope, serenity, tenderness, and other qualities of the heart.

Without beauty there is no peace, without beauty there is no hope, without beauty we are left with a sense that part of us is missing. I believe if we are drawn to a work of art, it’s because it reflects something we are looking for in our own lives. Gazing on beauty, a feeling of completeness settles over us, and it can help us feel balanced.

Throughout my collection, I transform gold, silver, pewter, gems, stones, shells, pearls, and beads, which evoke some of nature’s gentlest images: waves, wings, seeds, moonbeams. My creations are a reflection of the inspiration I find within and the beauty that surrounds me. The designs come from a deep place in me, and I hope they speak to a deep place in others.
reflectionsjewelryonline.net

Laura Annis Artist Statement:
Laura Annis is an artist based in Baraboo, WI, transplant from Chicago. Her work is known for utilizing varied materials, including scroll saw cut imagery that, when layered, utilizes negative space and silhouette to create a multidimensional and sculptural painting. These intricate artworks are deeply inspired by pagan folklore, nature’s cyclical patterns, and the symbiotic relationships that thrive within the natural world. Through these cutout compositions, Laura explores themes of interconnectedness, the feminine divine, and the beauty found in both the visible and invisible elements of nature. Each piece reflects her fascination with the harmonious coexistence of most living things and the mystical narratives woven into ancient cultural traditions. Her artwork invites viewers to explore these connections in a visually stunning and unique way. lauraannis.com