Barbara Enloe: Nothing Deep & Jim Parris: Furniture as Art
January 6-28, 2023
Barbara Enloe: Nothing Deep & Jim Parris: Furniture as Art
Opening reception: Friday, January 6, 5:00-9:00 PM
Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Saturday, January 28 (only), 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Closed Mon Jan 16.
Nothing Deep is a collection of works that represent an exploration in alcohol ink. For as long as I can remember I have always needed to be creative. I enjoy trying new media and within the last few years have discovered alcohol ink. I love color and the ink has suited me well with their vibrant colors and fluidity. I have called my exhibit Nothing Deep because I really don’t have any underlying message in my art. I use nature and shapes to create pieces that I feel are unique and interesting to look at.
Barbara Enloe was born and raised in Chicago, IL and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art from Southern Illinois University. The following years included marrying, having three children, moving from Illinois to North Carolina, and moving again to Knoxville 26 years ago. Enloe went back to school and received a Masters of Education from Lincoln Memorial University. For the past 18 years, she has taught for Knox County Schools. Her pieces include works of animals, shapes with some 3-D aspects, and abstracts.
Furniture as Art will include various chairs, tables and lamps all made of metal. Many of the pieces are painted. Art is not just something hanging on a wall or sitting on a pedestal. Likewise, furniture is not only a functional part of our lives. Furniture can be a form of artistic expression if we allow our expectations to be expanded and altered. Our expectations can be further challenged when the material used is outside the norm. In this case, the material is metal. After practicing law in Knoxville for many years, I have turned my attention to creating artful, unusual, and hopefully entertaining furniture. Please have a seat and enjoy my work.
Jim Parris has lived in East Tennessee for his entire life, spending most of the time in Knoxville in school or practicing law. Having had all the fun he can have practicing law, he recently retired and turned his attention to other pursuits.
Instagram @jwparris3800