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By DIANA BIRD
Rappahannock News Contributing Writer • “Of The Land By The Hand,” a juried show of fine aits created of Iwood and fiber, at the Middle Street Gallery for August, is one of the most refreshingly aesthetic experiences I ; have encountered.
First prize went to Edward D. Luebke of Washington for his walnut, cherry and cedar “Hope Chest.” Its iragrance fills the gallery. It is beautiful to look at and its utilitarian design •would encourage anyone to want to tyke it home.
All of the handmade paper pieces, three by Bo Breda of Murphysboro, •HI. and Nina Moore of Sperryville, excel with their textures and colors. Nina’s color combinations are subtle, encouraging study, and Bo’s “Moon” images, while not suggestive to me of a; moon, are appealing in a tactile sense and well designed. ; Everything in the exhibition is attractive and individual. No wonder the judges said it was difficult for Ihem to make awards. Geoffrey Wilkes’ “Ghost Vessel Series,” wooden vases made to look like pottery or porcelain are classically shaped pieces reminiscent of the best of our native American ceramics. I was gratified that the judges selected this West Virginia artist’s “Storage Jar #2” for third prize, since one can award only one first prize.
The pieces of furniture made by Pres Nowlin, Craig Landrum and Stephen R. La Drew were appealing in part owing to their modest proportions. Elegance is easier to achieve with a ■small rather than with a large, perhaps “superhuman,” piece of furniture. However, a principal attraction of these men’s works lies in the beautiful woods they are made of and their fine finishes.
Especially noteworthy in Pres Nowlin’s “Octagonal Stand 21” where Walnut burl veneer makes a surprising
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