Opening Reception for Peter Bailey and Kelley Kieve October 1 at Coast Highway Art Collective
The fall art season at The Coast Highway Art Collective is underway, kicking off with an opening reception for Peter Bailey, jewelry, and Kelley Kieve, collage, on Saturday, October 1 from noon to 5:00pm. In November, Ling-Yen Jones, jewelry and Andrea Allen, Chinese Brush painting, will be exhibiting; and the annual holiday gift show returns in December. The collective members' favorite event.
Peter Bailey says “One of my favorite quotes is a simple one from Picasso: ‘Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life.’” In his extensive body of work, Bailey has incorporated this philosophy and says “my expression of creativity unifies my heart, soul, and spirit that can touch and inspire people who appreciate bringing greater meaning to their lives.”
Bailey was mesmerized at the early age of five when his mother would take him to jewelry stores, where the shimmering colors of precious stones and the ageless luster of gold and silver amazed him. That moment in time ignited a creative desire to express himself in the art of jewelry making. He loves to work with the entire range of gemstones, specializing in high quality and timeless gems.
His work emphasizes the sculptural and sensual aspects of jewelry making while at the same time creating a balance between a beautiful gemstone and a complimentary design. Much of his work incorporates images from nature that have inspired him. He says he ‘loves the lines of a dragonfly, an iris or a trellis vine . . . even musical notations. If I can contribute and enrich special events then I feel a little more joy and happiness is added to the world manifested in my jewelry art.”
Kelley Kieve grew up in the southwestern desert of Santa Fe, New Mexico and was surrounded by art at an early age. She says Santa Fe has an incredible and very eclectic art community and she had the good fortune to meet and get to know many amazing artists. From them, she learned about color, placement and how creating a piece of art can change both the viewer and the artist.
Kieve incorporates the visual imagery of her art world into her work as a hypnotherapist, gently guiding her clients inward to find the answers to help them make positive lifestyle changes. She says these changes often include pushing creative edges, in ways to bring joy. “So, I am listening to my own inner voice and taking a chance by presenting my art to the public eye.”
The show opens on October 1 and runs through October 29 during regular gallery hours, Friday through Sunday, 11:00am to 4:00pm. The gallery is located at 284 Main Street, Point Arena, the little red building with the big yellow sun, next door to the Redwood Credit Union.
More information and how to become a collective member is available at www.coast-highway-artists.com
