Porcelain and Petals at Lunaria Gallery

Porcelain and Petals is the June Show at Lunaria Porcelain and Petals is the new show for the month of June at Lunaria Gallery, 113 North Water Street in Silverton. The show features functional and sculptural ceramic works by Lee Jacobson, and floral paintings by Judith Frohreich. A reception for the artists will be held Friday June 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. Lee Jacobson creates functional forms that explore color and texture, often using clay to decorate thrown pieces from the potter?s wheel to enhance surfaces, or hand building porcelain forms in a more sculptural approach. "My most recent work involves unique shapes and fluid surface decorations, appendages and handles," Jacobson said. "I am heavily influenced by Art Nouveau style and artists such as Rene Lalique, Alphonse Mucha, and Gustav Klimt." Judith Frohreich paints vibrant floral acrylics and watercolors inspired by nature and the interplay of light and color. "In process I am fascinated with accidental compositions discovered in photos or compiling subjects to tell a story," Frohreich said. "The serendipity of a character here and there (should I mention cats?) adds to the fun." Porcelain and Petals will be at the gallery from May 30 through July 2. In the Loft: “Fruition” acrylics by Anneli & David Anderson. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. To 5 p.m. daily. For more information visit www.lunariagallery.com or call the gallery at (503) 873-7734