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| Sheila Gamble |
Sheila Gamble has been associated with AGP and the
Sanchez Art Center for a long time. In the early 80’s, she and other artists
brought art workshops into the Pacifica school system, and had studio space
before it was largely used. Now as a
teacher, she continues to bring creativity to her students with great passion, and
coordinates the green science program where she teaches. This is where her
“Coral Reef” was first created.
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| Sheila & Rig |
The “Coral Reef” was inspired by an exhibition at
the Smithsonian National Museum called “The Hyperbolic Crotchet Coral
Reef”. Artists Margaret and Christine
Wertheim “have created an exhibition
that combines the mathematics of hyperbolic geometry with the delicateness of
this traditionally women’s handicraft. The Hyperbolic Crochet Coral
Reef is a traveling
exhibition that not only displays these artworks, but also incorporates an
ever-growing social project—teaching others around the world how to crochet
hyperbolically and make their own reefs.” <source>. Gaining inspiration from this important art,
Sheila and the students, families, and teachers at Ocean Shore Elementary crocheted
the coral pieces in this exhibition, making it truly a community project. It decorated the hallways at Ocean Shore for
several weeks.
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| Coral made from plastic bags! |
Every interesting bit
of coral in Sheila’s exhibition is hand-made and different, created with many
kinds of yarn. Looking closely is a
treat for the eyes. Most notably,
sections of coral and other connective pieces are crocheted out of plastic bags. You have to feel this in your fingers to
appreciate the texture, but the irony certainly wasn’t lost on me. I vote that we use plastic bags for art
rather than sticking them in our landfill or having them blow aimlessly about
town! Sheila Gamble’s “Coral Reef”, the
very first live exhibition in “Live & Current”, carries a message about our
responsibility to the world’s coral reefs and oceans, whose resources are
limited. She will add finishing touches
over the week of July 30, and we’ll be sure to include a photo of the finished
display … or, be encouraged to visit the exhibition yourself during open
gallery hours!
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| Jana |
This innovative “show
within a show” approach to AGP’s Gallery Exhibition is the brainchild of AGP’s
Oceana Committee including Rig Terrel, Jana Nesbit (shown assisting in the
installation) and Daniele Derenzi. The “Live”
opening is Friday, August 17, 2012 at the Oceana Gallery from 7 p.m. to 9
p.m. Sheila’s latest work entitled
“Jelly (Fish) I” is also on display in the gallery, as well. See more photos on flickr.
Blogged by Donna L. Faber
donnalouisefaber.com
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