Baiser (to kiss) - by Maeve Harris arrives

Baiser by Maeve Harris in French means "to kiss" and arrived at Turning Point Gallery in Chapel Hill, NC last week. The creation of Baiser, which has a certain human chemistry connotation, is itself the product of years of careful study, practice and mixed media chemical experimentation by Maeve in her sudio or possibly laboratory. The result is a welcoming multi layered experience. For more about Maeve Harris and her current work go here.

August Transitions Show

Turning Point Gallery's new artists headline August as we continue to search the art world for the unique.




Tanner Jensen’s mixed media horses encompass not only the earthly elements, but also the spiritual. more......





Jason Ramsay Clark doesn’t merely carve a chunk of wood, he “deconstructs” the wood into 1” segments then reconstructs it with offsets followed by shaping, sanding and 10 coats of finish. He achieves this while still retaining the original grain. more...



For the serene waterscape best captured with oil on canvas you must experience Mai Shang’s fine line paintings. These 18” x 32” scenes are vacations at home. more.....



Six museums include Bob Haselle’s pottery in their collections. His technique for imprinting vaporized chemicals and combustibles on his pit fired pottery yields unique patterns. more.....




Three new pieces by bronze sculptor Wayne Salge, new Chinese Paper Sculpture , some new Nan Jacobsohn horses and the magical paintings of Eric Zwezerijnen

Ruffin Hobbs Leaves A Metal Sculpture legacy

Ruffin Hobbs, whose art has been instrumental in our success as a gallery, died in an accidental fall on July 28, 2008. His yearly one man show was always filled with new ideas, from very large mobiles to small intricate wire sculptures produced up close one on one in front of our gallery.

Most of all we liked him as a friend and he will be missed.

Ruffin was a sculptor who lived and worked in southern Alamance County, North Carolina. As an artist primarily working in metal, he was fascinated by the interplay of wire, volume, and open space. Ruffin also explored how using combinations of different metals in his work could add color contrast, texture and strength. He often combined traditional metal working techniques, such as forged iron, with more contemporary methods, including hollow-form assembly.

Ruffin's most ambitious sculpture commission to date, was the design and fabrication of a pair of majestic stainless steel tigers for Princeton University.

Dubai's Helena Fann First US Show

It was a colorful evening for the visitors to Turning Point Gallery on July 11th. Shown here in front of Helena Fann's work are gallery owners Garry and Jerri Meldrum, Helena center and Art Consultants Sarah Coppola and Marlowe Dutton.

Undersea Imagery With Nude Drama

Artist’s Acrylics Stage Turning Point From South African to Dubai Culture

Feathery angelfish float serenely through a sea of dramatic aquatic hues in one painting, as a human female form wrapped in erotic ribbons of color radiates nearby in another. Could both paintings come from same artist? Only if that artist is Helena Fann.

Turning Point Gallery’s featured artist July 3-Aug. 4 presents “Scales, Skins and Things,” an unlikely blend of undersea splendor with startlingly beautiful—and mature—human forms. Known for her vibrant aquatic and nude paintings, acrylic artist Fann recently relocated to Raleigh, but was born in South Africa and owns a home in Dubai.

“With me I bring a bit of Dubai culture—in the form of abstracts, which is very popular over there,” she says. “They love rich colors, the color of the ocean, the warmth of the desert and the color of gold.”

Fann will attend an opening reception during the 2ndFrday ArtWalk at Turning Point gallery July 11 from 6-9. Fann will also serve as the judge for a Turning Point Gallery children’s art contest, which seeks 2D, 8-by-10-inch undersea pictures in any medium from contestants in two age groups: 3-5 and 6-8. The gallery will award a prize to the winner of each group, as well as an overall prize of an original painting by Fann.

Fann matriculated from Johannesburg School of Art, Ballet & Music. She was commissioned to illustrate a children's book during her final year in school, and went on to work in the display department of a large company designing posters and building props for window displays. After marriage and the birth of her son, Fann started her own advertising and promotions company, which left little time for painting. She moved to Cape Town in 1993 with her new husband and extended family, where she was able to fully pursue her passion for drawing and painting.
“The clear vibrant colors she uses together with the strong lights and darks give depth to the ocean and to the painting,” says Patricia Southcombe, former gallery director of Hunar Gallery in Dubai. “In their own way, these paintings are also very evocative with the floating fins of the angelfish.”

Christopher Southcombe met Fann while serving as Dubai International Art Centre’s chairman when she joined on as a teacher, and was particularly struck by the originality of her nude works. “Sensuality is well expressed in forms such as those clothed in the leopard skin and the giraffe skin,” he says. “By depicting only a part of the female form, essential characteristics of each animal can be inferred. The graceful power of the leopard and the serene elegance of the giraffe are subtly expressed.”

Learn more about Fann, her upcoming show and the children’s art contest at www.harmonyfineart.com.

Painter Wilfred Lang "Summer Abroad"

Turning Point Gallery in Chapel Hill will display 15 original paintings from acrylic artist Wilfred Lang June 5-July 3 in an exhibit titled “Summer Abroad”. The gallery will also feature his work at the 2ndFriday ArtWalk June 13, 6-9.

Wilfred’s unique and instantly recognizable style reveals a clever use of color coordinating and color integration techniques that create three-dimensional effects. He combines elements of Eastern and Western culture and inspiration, displaying what Turning Point Gallery owner Jerri Meldrum calls “a pleasing transition between realism and abstract” for local collectors.

The artist, who signs his paintings as “Wilfred,” exhibits original work in Hawaii, New York, Hong Kong and Barcelona in addition to Chapel Hill. Born in Shanghai, Wilfred currently resides in Amsterdam, which serves as his second home and the gateway for sharing his art with the world.

Wilfred started watercolor painting at the age of 7, and attended art schools in China and Hong Kong, where he began his modern contemporary work. His acrylic-on-canvas paintings are gallery-wrapped so they do not require further framing, since the image wraps around the edge. Wilfred paints in large formats with the majority of his artwork covering 40x40 inches or 36x48 inches—an exceptional value for such high quality work.

“When I am not creating art, I enjoy walking my dogs in the forest around my town,” Wilfred says. “People who know me best would describe me as a good friend with an open house living situation.”

Simon Bull New Original Arrives in Chapel Hill

Simon Bull's newest original Fanfare III arrived this week in Chapel Hill at Turning Point Gallery. A dramatic 24"x 24" represents another dimension of Simon's ever evolving body of work.

Also arriving is Simon Bull's latest limited edition release Living The Life is available in 18"x 24", 24"x 32" and 30"x 40", all gallery wrapped ready to hang without a frame or add a frame. See more at our website www.harmonyfineart.com.
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