On the Walls: Mars Luren

 Statement from the artist:

“Hello.  My name is Mars.  I have been living in Asheville area since 2017.  I live out in the woods processing existential ennui into creative work- so go ahead and lay yours down, I’ve got that covered for you. All of the pieces showcased on the walls here were made this year. 

I have been re-exploring gouache as a medium, and I began the year by making paper out of junk mail.  The pieces painted on homemade paper are framed without a matte, to showcase the paper itself. 

·      May your interaction with these artifacts offer you an opportunity to question and gain insight into what you really value,

·      May you explore inventive ways to be closer to the objects you use and interact with.

·      May you see broader connections in our many intertwining systems at large without the hassle of nervous system overwhelm.”

You can also see Mars at Sacred Lotus Tattoo. https://www.sacredlotustattoo.com/mars-luren

On the Walls Liz Niemeyer

Artist Statement:

“The pieces here at Eclipse Salon are a collection of work I’ve completed over the last several years and hope you enjoy the variety. I love creating landscapes with cosmic qualities and equally love the complex and challenging nature of painting portraits.

My landscapes are painted from memories and moments in my life that hold emotional significance. I deeply feel the significant energies that being in nature provides us as humans. How we don’t just go out into nature, but we are nature. I try to allow these feelings to permeate into my work.

I teach intuitive painting classes and give color readings, more information on both can be found at lizniemeyer.com

On the Walls: Aaron Tucker

December 18, 2023- January 29, 2024.

Aaron Tucker, an American printmaker and painter born in the Southern US, infuses his work with a delightful charm that belies deeper and richer undertones. His artistic approach is marked by a playful spirit, skillfully weaving layers of meaning beneath the surface. With two distinct studios- one meticulously crafted for printing and the other embracing the free-flowing world of painting- Tucker’s dual studio practice speaks to his dynamic engagement with both mediums. This approach enables his creativity to unfold across a spectrum of expressions, resulting in a body of work that resonates with nuanced artistry.

On the Walls: Casi Fordham's Golden Hour

Artist Statement: My watercolors bring the charm of the natural world indoors. I’ve always had a strong connection to our Blue Ridge mountains, and its treasures. I capture their uniqueness and I hope to inspire others to see the magic in flora and fauna with my work.

On the Walls: Adam Hutchins

Experience the large scale abstract world of painter, Adam Hutchins. Through layering, patterning, and heavy black shapes, Hutchins’ paintings dance on their surfaces and radiate an emotional vibration.

Hutchins work can be seen locally at La Rumba restaurant and on his instagram page @adamhutchins.art

On the Walls: Rachel Klecker Clegg

Artist Statement:

“I started painting tree portraits 15-years ago inspired by a family of giant sycamores that lined the bridle paths where I have worked. The trees stood so stately stopping me in my tracks to take in their bare winter branches against the crisp blue sky. It had me spellbound.

Painting with oil preserves and a smooth consistency of depth and color, the medium captures the beauty of the trees perfectly. My paintings start as a drawing over graphite. I will brush on a thin underpainting with warm tones followed by layers of saturated color.”

See more of Rachel’s work at the Wedge Studios in the River Arts District in Asheville or online at RachelClegg.com

On the Walls: Kevin Andrew

Wanted to be artist all my life, pursued Civil Engineering instead because it was the right path. 

Finally questioned my life, left corporate America, and opened a coworking space focused on community and empowerment called Advent Coworking.

Pandemic, Kid, and More Life Questioning = New Life in Asheville, NC.

I want to make a difference in this world and searching for how. I paint, write, and collaborate to force myself to self reflect and grow.

My art is an extension of my thoughts, emotions, and biases (conscious + unconscious).

Welcome to the chaos, let’s chat!

CONTACT KEVIN ANDREW:

EMAIL: info@creativekevin.com

CELL: ‪(828) 351-9690‬

STUDIO: WEDGE Studios - Studio 2B7     129 Roberts St. - Asheville, NC 28801

On the Walls: Jacqueline Maloney

“My current work has become more colorful, ecologically complex, and is myceliated with messages for our species in a time when, I believe, we all need the medicine of reconnection to place. I often depict humans finding intimacy with our landscape, through acts of paying attention, reciprocity, or conscious resourcefulness. I offer my art as an invitation toward deeper belonging with the living, sentient, intricately connected world around us— as a prayer for our belonging here.”

See more work in town at Horse and Hero Gallery or online at https://www.jacquelinemaloneyart.com/

On the Walls: Clare Beumer-Hill

Currently on exhibit are the lovely works of Clare Beumer-Hill, also known as, INtheRUSHIES. Clare’s botanicals and still-life paintings will be on display April 10th- May 22nd. See more of her art at Horse and Hero Gallery in downtown Asheville and her etsy store: In the Rushies

On the Walls: Harper Leich oil paintings

Harper Leich is an artist, mother, and natural healer living in Asheville, NC.

She studied extensively with the Shanti school under Daisy Marquis in the crafts of energy healing, meditation, plant spirit medicine, flower essences, and herbalism. Her newest show at Eclipse Salon features a brand new gorgeous series based on botanical portraiture titled “Plant Spirit Portraits.”

Additionally, Harper Leich has included a few small bird studies sweetly capturing the birdfeeder stars of WNC.

www.HarperLeich.com

On the Walls: Julie Armbruster ART

Open your imagination to the strange, vibrant paintings of NC based artist, Julie Armbruster!  Her work focuses on narratives that celebrate weirdness and idiosyncrasy through depictions of cartoonish hybrid characters painted in a colorful, graphic style. All original works are brush painted with acrylic and ink and are based on creative problem solving and intuitive drawing. More work can be found on her website JulieArmbrusterART.com and in downtown Asheville at Horse and Hero gallery.

On the Walls: Kyndra Sweep's "Fly With Sparrow Art"

Kyndra Sweep grew up in Palmer, Alaska and moved to Asheville in 2020. She creates whimsical illustrations full of texture and color in a variety of mediums including watercolor, digital, ceramic, and paper mache. Her favorite subject material often includes silly monsters, talking fish people, and a humanoid frog or two. When she’s not in her studio, you can find her playing a board game, painting a mural around town, or going on an adventure with her wonderful partner and pups.

Follow Kyndra on Instagram: @flywithsparrowart

Show will be up at Eclipse Salon October 24-December 5.

On the Walls: Anna Bryant

Anna Bryant is an Asheville, NC-based artist and illustrator working primarily in print media and painting.

Each of her relief printed pieces are slowly hand-carved into blocks of linoleum leaving the image raised. Ink is then evenly rolled on the raised image and paper is placed and pressed to transfer the image.

The aim of her work is to convey a powerful message using minimal, but intentional elements. Art that fosters and inspires connection- within ourselves, with others and the natural world. A constant reminder that we’re all apart of something greater.

To see more work in Asheville visit Art Garden in the River Arts District, or Horse and Hero Gallery downtown.

Shop online www.annabryantart.com

Instagram @anna.bryant.art

On the Walls: Alexandra Bloch Oil Paintings

Featured artist at Eclipse Salon. This installation showcases gorgeously rendered still-life oil paintings. Delicate, subtle meditations on light, shadow, and form.

https://www.abloch-artanddesign.com/

On the Walls: Brian Serway's Neo Appalachia

My name is Brian! I am an East-Tennessee based folk illustrator. My work is heavily influenced by my Appalachian home, exploring themes of folklore, mysticism, cosmology, occultism, and the natural world. I started illustrating full-time at the start of 2018 and have been doing my own printmaking ever since!

On the Walls: Rita Peters : Moonkritter

While the Flowers Were Sleeping. Oil on panel.

Eclipse is excited to show the ethereal paintings of Rita Peters also known as Moonkritter.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/Moonkritter

On the Walls: Casi Fordham

Former Eclipse Salon stylist, Casi Fordham has installed a gorgeous selection of watercolors and giclee prints featuring WNC landscapes and detailed animal portraits.

Casi’s watercolors bring the charm of the natural world indoors. The artist has always had a strong connection to the woodland life, and its treasures; to capture their uniqueness is the gift that defines her art. Casi hopes to inspire others to see the magic in fauna and flora with my work, and to give a renewed appreciation for the greatness we call nature in The Blue Ridge Mountains.
Casi Fordham is a long time resident of Asheville, North Carolina, and member of the downtown community. She is a self taught artist with a knack for working with her hands. If she isn’t painting or knitting, she’s chasing her young son, Wilder, the inspiration for much of her work.

https://www.casigailart.com/

On the Walls: Amy Massey

Beautiful watercolor and gouache paintings. https://www.amygmassey.com/

On the Walls: Amanda Clayton

We are pleased to welcome the mixed media art of Amanda Clayton.